Mini-O Turnkey Outdoor Pod - The Twelve Pod with Trailer
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Mini-O Turnkey Outdoor Pod - The Twelve Pod with Trailer
Transform your outdoor space into a high-performance workspace.
The Mini-O Twelve Pod is a fully finished, climate-controlled modular office pod designed for remote work, creative studios, and personal retreats — all without requiring a foundation.
🔹 Compact & Functional Design
With a 96 sq. ft. footprint and 72.5 sq. ft. of livable interior space, this modern prefab office pod provides a quiet, distraction-free environment for productivity. It’s ideal for:
- Home office
- Art or music studio
- Pool house or guest room
- Coffee shop or small business
- Homeschool or therapy space
- Media room or salon
- Vacation rentals or Airbnb unit
✅ Why Choose the Mini-O Twelve Pod?
- Fully assembled and ready to use
- Eliminates office rent and commute
- Boosts property value
- Built to code — often no permit needed
- Durable, stylish, and relocation-friendly
- Optimized for privacy, comfort, and energy-efficiency
Looking for a modern prefab home office, backyard studio, or small business space?
The Mini-O Twelve Pod delivers professional-grade comfort and style in one elegant package.
Why Add Wheels to Your Mini-O Pod?
Adding wheels turns your Mini-O into a fully mobile, permit-friendly pod — perfect for instant setup, flexibility, and relocation.
🚚 Relocate Anytime
Move your pod with ease using a truck, shed mule, or boom lift. Whether you’re changing locations or just shifting it on your property, wheels make it possible.
💸 No Permits, No Installation Costs
- Most cities don’t require permits for trailer-based units
- No installation fees — simply roll in and plug in
- Save time and money on setup
🚛 Flexible Delivery or Pick-Up
- Get it delivered fully assembled on a trailer
- Or pick it up yourself to eliminate shipping costs
🏡 Permanent-Ready, Removable Setup
- Wheels can be removed if you want a permanent placement
- Pod can be lifted off the trailer entirely
- Add a wood skirt to conceal the trailer
- Replace the foldable stair with a more durable option
🔧 How to Remove It from the Trailer
- Secured by six lag screws and metal plates
- A contractor can detach it easily
- Use a crane or boom truck to lift the pod
- For future flexibility, install 4x6 runners beneath the floor
🛠️ Key Features
Double-glazed, key-lockable doors and windows
Electrical heater included for year-round comfort
Customizable colors and finishes
No foundation required — place it on any level ground
Built for extreme weather — fully insulated and engineered
Deck-over design: Level bed sits above wheels and axles for max clearance
Double axle: Enhanced stability and safer towing
Steel frame: Painted dark grey for a sleek, weather-resistant finish
4 jack stands: Keep your pod leveled during setup
NHTSA certified: Includes VIN number and all required trailer lights
Standard 2 5/16” receiver: Compatible with most mid-size and full-size hitches
⚡ Fully Equipped & Move-In Ready
- Delivered fully assembled across the USA and Canada
- 30A electrical hookup for instant use
- Professionally finished interior — no third-party contractors involved
🚚 Delivery & Installation
Mini-O pods are delivered using cranes, tilt trailers, or shed mules — depending on site access. Flat-pack kits are available for on-site assembly. Every delivery is backed by a $2M liability policy for peace of mind.
🔧 Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 12’W x 8’L
- Interior height: 8’2” (front), 7’8” (back)
- Max external height: 9’6”
- Weight: 4,600 lbs
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Electrical Setup:
- 6 USB-integrated duplex outlets
- 4 interior LED spotlights
- 2 exterior LED spotlights
- 4 switches (3 with dimmers)
- 30A exterior RV-style twist-lock inlet (50A with bathroom)
- 100A breaker panel, 110V system
📐 Trailer Dimensions
- Total trailer length: 17 ft
- Trailer height: 2 ft (overall pod height: 11.5 ft)
- Tongue length: approx. 5 ft
- Weight (pod + trailer): 5,400 lbs
🚦 Towing Requirements
- The Twelve Pod (8’ wide): Can be driven without special permits
Metal roof
- 26 gauge standing seam steel residential roof, 16” panel. Concealed fasteners (cannot leak).
- The roof is installed with a slope of 10.7 degrees for the Twelve and 8.6 degrees for the Sixteen.
- Snow load: 18 psf. The Twelve (96 sf) can take 1,728 lbs. of snow and The Sixteen (160 sf) 2,880 lbs.
- “Cool” color pigments are specially designed to reflect infrared light, reducing heat gain, and conform with ENERGY STAR® criteria.
Interior walls
Clear coated birch plywood or QuietWall, an acoustically enhanced (theater-grade) wallcovering fabric
- QuietWall:
- Optimum acoustical benefits. Designed to inspire concentration and creativity by allowing you to speak and hear without echo or distraction from ambient noise.
- Is fire retardant. The product passes ASTM E-84 - Class A and NFPA 265 corner burn tests, and the requirements of California CDPH Standard (Section O1350) for Indoor Air Quality.
- Built for bio-responsibility and healthy living, made 100% from recycled plastic wraps walls in calming quiet for sound clarity and control.
Ceiling
- Acoustic foam panels (black), chess pattern.
Flooring
- Premium plank vinyl.
- Waterproof and scratch resistant.
- 20-mil wear layer withstands large pets and heavy traffic.
- Made without harmful toxic chemicals, FloorScore certified and safe for the home.
Doors and windows
- White setup:
- Two 72x80”, double-glazed energy rated, vinyl framed sliding doors and one 48x24” slider window with the same features. Second door (side) can be deleted.
- * Slider window could be replaced with a 48x36” unit, upon availability.
- Black setup:
- One slider (72x80”) and one picture window (24x80”) on the front and an awning window on the side.
- Black powder coated aluminum or vinyl frame (subject to availability).
- Thermal break.
- The slider doors come with a manual lock in the inside and an exterior key lock.
Heating
Whole Room Stainless Steel Heater with Auto Climate Control and Remote, 1500W.
- Climate control senses and adjusts how much heat and circulation is needed to maintain set temperature.
- Safety features: cool-touch exterior, tip-over protection and 2-stage automatic shut-off. Metal grill keeps dust (and fingers) at bay.
- 5 Year Satisfaction Guarantee.
Insulation
- Fiberglass insulation, achieving these R-values:
- R15 in the floor and walls.
- R20 in the ceiling.
- Tyvek® barrier in every wall and ceiling.
- A reinforced insulation pack may be available for your area in case it’s required. Please ask you sales rep.
🛁 Optional Add-On: ½ Bathroom
Upgrade your pod with a compact bathroom featuring:
- Flush (regular) and dry (composting) toilet option available.
- White vanity and sink, black faucet.
- Mirror, black frame.
- Paper holder and towel hanger.
- Exhaust fan.
- 4-gallon electric water heater (fits inside the vanity).
- 30" pre-hung door.
- 2 LED spots, 1 power outlet.
- Walls and ceiling: drywall, painted white.
☀️ Optional Solar Power Setup
For off-grid use, add the solar kit:
- 4 monocrystalline panels (400W total)
- 2 LiFePO4 batteries (12V-170Ah)
- 3000W pure sine wave inverter (6000W surge)
🔋 Typical Off-Grid Use Cases (Solar-Powered Setup)
The Mini-O Pod’s solar kit allows you to stay productive even when fully off-grid. When fully charged and not receiving sunlight, the onboard batteries can power:
- Up to 9 hours: laptop + LCD screen + 4 LED interior lights + 2 ceiling speakers + fan + Wi-Fi router
- Up to 20 hours: laptop + 2 LED ceiling lights + router
These runtimes may extend if solar charging continues during the day.
For uninterrupted use, we recommend pairing the solar system with a backup power source such as a generator or grid connection — especially in low-light regions or during winter months.
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Perfect example of retail and hospitality
Pods in action
Mini-O “Twelve” Pods used as a café and lounge in a vibrant urban setting – a perfect example of retail and hospitality applications.
Set up in an urban plaza at night. One is designed as a café with red walls and pendant lights; the other as a lounge with geometric acoustic panels. Ideal for retail, hospitality, or pop-up use.
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Our fully finished, weather-resistant structures are delivered ready-to-use and designed to look great in any setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Delivery & Installation
Installation depends on your space and access. We offer three main methods:
- Ground Installation: Requires 10’–12’ of width clearance.
- Crane Installation: Used when ground access is limited and no overhead obstructions exist.
- On-Site Assembly: Flat Pack Kits are ideal for DIY or use with your own contractor. More budget-friendly.
- Built-on-Trailer Option: No installation needed — great for mobility.
To recommend the best option and provide a quote, we’ll request a short video and photos of your site.
- Fully Prebuilt Pods: Your pod is delivered fully assembled via tilt trailer, shed mule, or crane, depending on site accessibility.
- Flat Pack Kits / DIY: If access is tight or crane delivery is expensive, we can ship a flat-pack kit to your curb. You or our team can then assemble it on-site.
We coordinate delivery and installation through our licensed and insured local teams and partners. Installation methods include:
- Ground delivery and positioning
- Crane-based placement
- On-site assembly for hard-to-reach locations
You’re also welcome to handle pickup and installation yourself or use your own contractor.
Shipping and installation usually happen on the same day and take just a few hours. On-site assembly can take as little as 7 days, depending on weather and permit timing.
Permit requirements vary by location. Here’s what to know:
- The Twelve (96 sq ft) may only require an electrical permit
- The Sixteen (160 sq ft) may require a full building permit
- Flat Pack Kits: The contractor handles permits
- Prebuilt units: We can leave wiring exposed for inspection if required
- Trailer-based pods: Often don’t require permits
We also provide base plans and guidance, and recommend classifying the pod as portable rather than a permanent structure.
📌 Tip: Google ”[your county] shed permits” to check local rules.
Yes! We offer full flexibility:
- You can pick up and install the pod yourself
- You can use your preferred contractor
- Or let our certified local teams handle it for you
We’ll guide you through the best approach based on your location and access.
You need:
- Enough space (at least 14’x10’ for The Twelve; 18’x12’ for The Sixteen, including clearance)
- 30A–50A power available in your panel
We can install the pod no matter how difficult the access:
- If clear: prebuilt delivery
- If not: crane or on-site assembly
Yes. Mini-O carries a $2 million general liability insurance policy to cover property damage. Additionally, our trusted partners (shippers, crane operators, assemblers) have their own coverage.
Each Mini-O pod is made-to-order based on your selected configuration.
Production typically takes 3 to 7 weeks, depending on your customization options and our current production schedule. We begin manufacturing as soon as your payment clears.
No foundation is required on flat, level ground — but you can optionally use:
- Gravel or concrete pad
- Wood foundation
- Pylex screws or Sonotubes (for Flat Pack kits)
- Concrete pier blocks or beams (for Flat Pack kits)
Your foundation must support:
- 4,600 lbs for The Twelve
- 7,200 lbs for The Sixteen
We recommend the height difference between the ground and foundation not exceed 5”.
Anchoring is not required, but may be needed by local regulations. Compatible systems include:
- Steel L-profiles
- Simpson post bases
- Pylex ground screws
- RedHead anchors
We support all common anchoring methods — check with local authorities for requirements.
Yes. Every Mini-O pod comes with a built-in smart electric heater.
Each pod includes a 50-amp service and breaker panel that connects to your home’s electrical panel. We don’t perform the hookup, but any licensed electrician can do it.
Inlet locations:
- Regular layout: Back right corner, ~3 feet above ground
- Flipped layout: Back left corner, ~3 feet above ground
Yes! Behind the acoustic QuietWall surface is a layer of plywood and framing studs. As long as you mount into a stud, you can hang shelves, monitors, art, or hardware. We provide a framing plan so you know exactly where to drill.
Yes! Your Mini-O office is fully portable. It can be moved using the same method as delivery — crane, boom truck, or shed mule — making it perfect for future relocations.
Warranty
Mini-O provides a 1-year limited warranty covering:
- Shipping damage
- Installation issues (e.g., scratches or missing parts)
- Manufacturing defects
Mini-O also honors the individual warranties of all major materials and components used in your pod.
- General Construction – 1-year warranty against defects caused by poor craftsmanship
- Metal Roof & Exterior Cladding – 40-year residential paint warranty (fading, chalking, chipping, cracking, peeling)
- Doors and Windows – 10-year limited warranty
- Vinyl Flooring – 50-year residential / 15-year commercial warranty
- Smart Electric Heater – 5-year manufacturer warranty
- Mini Split A/C (optional add-on) – 5-year parts warranty / 7-year compressor warranty
We’re here to help! Our support team is always available via chat/email if you have any questions about your pod or need maintenance support.