FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)





Tiny House (small house) is the name given to houses that are usually between 10 square meters and 30 square meters, designed as wheeled or fixed.
More than a home, Tiny House is considered a way of life. These small houses, which attract attention all over the world and take advantage of creating a small but more useful living space, can be built in different sizes and shapes.



Sarah Susanka's book "The not so big house" published in 2007 is considered to be the beginning of this concept.
The tiny house trend, which started to become widespread in Turkey as well, started to develop and become a new sector in western countries after people's search for alternative housing in the USA, especially during the 2008 global economic crisis.



Our Tiny Houses are non-motorized vehicles with license plates. According to the Highway Laws, the glasses must be tempered glass. Glasses are one of the main issues that are checked during vehicle inspection. Tempered glass is used in all products produced by Tortuga Haus.



Tiny Houses are not subject to MVT (MOTOR VEHICLE TAX) as they do not have an engine. However, a valid inspection must be carried out while cruising on the highways.
When you do not want to go to the highways, you can remove your license plate from the traffic (notary public) and remove the obligation to go to the annual inspection.



The problem of dirty water in Tiny Houses can be solved in 3 ways.
1.If there is a mains connection, the mains connection can be used. However, if there is no zoning permit on the land where Tiny House is located, the initiative of the local government in the region should be investigated in terms of using the sewerage.
2.For long-term stays, you can find a solution to the waste water situation with a ready-made septic tank.
3.You can use a waste water tank.



The issue of clean water in Tiny Houses can be solved in 3 ways.
1.Mains water can be used if available. However, if there is no zoning permit on the land where Tiny House is located, the initiative of the local government in the region should be investigated for using city water.
2.You can extract your own water by opening an artesian well.
3.You can use a water tank.



Electrical connection problem in Tiny Houses can be solved in 3 ways.
1.It can be used if there is city electricity. However, if there is no zoning permit on the land where Tiny House is located, the initiative of the local government in the region should be investigated for using city electricity.
2.You can generate your own electricity by installing a solar energy system.
3.You can use a generator.



All vehicles with a maximum towing capacity of 3500 kg are suitable for Tiny Houses. On ramps and downhills, a 4x4 vehicle is recommended. Even if you want to make long journeys, a 4x4 off-road vehicle (Jeep, Pickup) will meet your needs.
Tortuga Haus. provides its customers with long trucks etc. for transportation. Helps with tools.



Yes, we are establishing Tiny House Villages. @kargilosdatca @gaiadatca Apart from our current models, we can also offer hotel concept designs in different scales upon request. You can review our projects on our website.




We set out with the idea of creating a living space where you can enjoy the warmth of your home and where you can spend all four seasons in peace.
TORTUGA HAUS, which we combine the idea of a home where you will feel like you belong, with the idea of creating your personal free space, is designed to offer the comfort you need.



Dimensions vary according to models.
Tortuga Haus. Width : 2,55 meters (max)
Tortuga Haus. Height : 4,00 meters (max)
Tortuga Haus. Length : 5,00 meters (min)
Tortuga Haus. Length : 10,00 meters (max)
The most popular Tortuga Haus. sizes
7,20 x 2,55 x 4,00 ve 8,50 x 2,55 x 4,00



Tiny Haus cannot exceed 2.55 meters in width, 4.00 meters in height, 10.00 meters in length and 3.50 tons in weight according to the Highways Law.
Tortuga Haus. is produced in lengths of 4.50 meters - 8.50 meters, weights between 1.80 - 3.40 tons, 2.55 meters in width and maximum 4.00 meters in height, according to its model.



One of the most important issues in Tiny Houses is undoubtedly insulation. One of the differences that makes Tortuga Haus. a few steps ahead of its competitors is the issue of insulation.
While almost all Tiny House manufacturers in Turkey use steel, light steel, even profile etc. and rock wool for insulation, Tortuga Haus. does not use any of these materials. So what does it use? Come visit our factory or call and let's explain.



Tortuga Haus. is produced in İzmir Aliağa Organized Industrial Zone with the meticulous work of a team of experts in Tiny House.
12 Tiny Houses can be produced at the same time on the production line.



Tortuga Haus. is an internationally competent Tiny House & Caravan manufacturer that produces and certifies European standards with "Type Approval Certificate".
In this way, every product produced has the formality of going on the highways as a licensed non-motorized vehicle, as required by our company's competence.



It is a non-motorized vehicle with Tortuga Haus. plate and O2 certificate.
Normal bir araç devrini yaptığınız gibi noterden alış ve You can perform buying and selling transactions from a notary public as you would a normal vehicle transfer.



If you want to run which of your electrical devices in Tortuga Haus. with the electricity you will produce with solar panels, the calculation is made by our engineer of the contracted supplier company and the necessary solar panels and equipment are placed during the manufacturing phase.



Tortuga Haus. It is a vehicle with a type approval certificate, license plate and legally "Caravan", and it complies with the Highways regulations.
Tortuga Haus. It is not a structure, it is a tool. It is subject to highway regulations and can be placed on the land without requiring a zoning permit. It is a legally parked caravan.



As Tortuga Haus. you can get insurance with premiums between 10 and 20 per 1000, considering the risk situation on the land where Tiny House is placed, including the goods inside, through contracted insurance companies.



Tortuga Haus, which you will choose through contracted banks. We are able to offer loans up to 70% of the cost with a 48-month maturity. Call for details..



Thermowood wood is used as standard on the exterior of Tortuga Haus. Thermowood is a product obtained by subjecting wood to high heat. During heat treatment, the cell structure of the wood is changed. For this reason, wood becomes more resistant to moisture changes in its environment than normal wood.
The insulation ability of the wood, which loses all its core water and resin during the heat treatment, also increases.



Tortuga Haus.'s tires are C-type cargo tires.



Yes. If you wish, you can become a Tortuga Haus dealer if you meet the dealership criteria of Tortuga Haus in any city in Turkey or Europe.