Park Model RVs For Sale at Wana RV in Shipshewana, IN

What is a Park Model RV?

While they look like tiny homes or modular cabins, Park Models are technically classified as recreational vehicles. They are built on a single heavy-duty chassis and are typically capped at 400 square feet of interior living space to maintain their RV classification.

Unlike travel trailers or even destination trailers, Park Models are not meant to be towed by a standard pickup truck or moved frequently. They are designed to be transported to a long-term leased site, RV resort, or piece of private property, hooked up to permanent utilities, and skirted to look like a permanent structure.

The Benefits of Park Model Living

Why are so many families abandoning the traditional "second home" market for Park Model RVs? It is all about maximizing residential comfort without the real estate hassle.

• True Residential Feel: You completely forget you are in an RV. Park Models feature traditional shingled roofs, house-style siding, 8-to-9-foot ceilings, drywall-style paneled walls, and massive bay windows.

• Premium Kitchens & Baths: Expect full-sized, freestanding residential appliances, massive kitchen islands, walk-in residential showers, and porcelain toilets.

• Loft Floorplans: Because of the taller rooflines, many Park Models feature incredible loft spaces. These low-ceiling upper levels are perfect for a kids' bunk room or massive overhead storage, keeping the main floor completely open for entertaining.

• Cost-Effective Vacationing: You get the experience of a luxury lake house or woodland cabin at a fraction of the cost of traditional stick-built construction.

Destination Trailer vs. Park Model: What’s the Difference?

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there is a distinct difference. Destination Trailers (like the Palomino Puma models we sell) are usually 8 to 8.5 feet wide and can be towed by a heavy-duty consumer pickup truck. Park Models are often 12 feet wide, feature more residential building materials, and almost always require a commercial semi-truck and special wide-load permits to transport. Both offer an incredible seasonal lifestyle, but Park Models lean closer to the "tiny house" side of the spectrum.

Why Buy Your Park Model from Wana RV?

Buying a Park Model is like buying a small house. Doing it right means buying from the source to protect your investment.

• Zero Freight Markups: Shipping a 12-foot-wide Park Model from Indiana to Texas, New York, or Florida costs a fortune. Local dealers roll that massive cost into your loan. Buying factory-direct from our Shipshewana lot eliminates that hidden middleman fee.

• Nationwide Transport & Delivery: Because you can't tow a true Park Model with your family truck, logistics are everything. We work with a network of professional, insured RV transport companies who will haul your new Park Model directly to your resort or property anywhere in the country.

• Easy Financing: We work with specialized national lenders who understand the Park Model market, ensuring you get the best rates and terms for your new vacation home.

Claim Your Permanent Getaway Today Stop paying rent on short-term rentals and invest in your own summer home. Apply for financing, value your trade, or contact our team today to lock in your factory-direct price on a new Park Model!