Description
Bulk Discounts Available: Save when ordering 4+ units
Maximum Space. Minimal Footprint.
The Scott mobile homes 40′ Expandable Container Home: High Roof Edition brings you the comfort of a traditional home with the efficiency of a modern modular build. Featuring 3 full bedrooms, a spacious living area, a full kitchen, and a modern bathroom. All under soaring 9’6″ ceilings.
This home is perfect for families, group housing, or off-grid living. Built with anti-corrosion steel, A2 fire-rated panels, and premium materials, it ships flat-packed and expands onsite in just 1–2 days, making it a fast, durable, and beautiful housing solution.
🏠 Key Features
- 3 Full Bedrooms: ~108 SF each, ideal for private sleeping areas
- Expansive Living Room: 354 SF of open space for family gatherings or work
- Kitchen: 8’6″ × 9’1″ with space ready for full-size appliances
- Modern Bathroom: 33 SF, with vanity, shower, and toilet
- High Roof Design: Peak height of 9’6″ for enhanced light and ventilation
- Rapid Deployment: Unfolds and installs in 1–2 days
- Premium Build Quality: Fire-retardant, hurricane-grade wind resistance, soundproof up to 60db
- Utility Ready: Pre-framed for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
- 50+ Year Life Expectancy: With anti-corrosion frame and weatherproofing
📐 Dimensions
- Expanded Size: 38′ 9″ L × 20′ 5″ W × 8′ 2″ H
- Internal Size: 37′ 10″ L × 19′ 11″ W × 7′ 3″ H
- Folded Size: 38′ 9″ L × 7′ 3″ W × 8′ 2″ H
- Total Living Space: ~805 SF
- Ceiling Heights:
- Room Sizes:
- Bedrooms: ~108 SF each
- Living Room: 12’11” × 27’4.5″ (~354 SF)
- Kitchen: ~77 SF
- Bathroom: ~33 SF
🔧 Construction Specifications
- Wallboard: Type 950: 65 mm thick, double-sided 0.3 mm EPS color steel composite
- Frame: Electrostatic-sprayed protective coating + anti-corrosion finish
- Folding Hinges: 130 mm galvanized embedded hinges
- Flooring: 18 mm bamboo glue board + 4 mm SPC stone plastic floor
- Main Roof Panel: Type 950: 50 mm EPS composite + 0.45 mm corrugated veneer
- Interior Ceiling Panels: Type 950: 50 mm EPS composite
- Wing Roof Panels: Type 950: 65 mm EPS composite + 0.45 mm corrugated veneer
- Windows & Doors: Aluminum alloy double-glass sliding windows, steel fire door (optional broken-bridge aluminum)
- Electrical Systems: Standard pre-wiring; customizable on request
🛋 Interior Layout Options
- Option A: Two bedrooms, a study, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom
- Option B: Three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and bathroom
🚪 Door & Window Details
- Main Door: Steel fire door (optional broken-bridge aluminum)
- Bathroom Door: Slim Changhong glass
- Windows: Aluminum alloy or broken-bridge aluminum, double-tempered glass
🚿 Bathroom Details
Dry/wet separation with Changhong glass swing partition
Fixtures: Copper-core shower, branded wash basin, intelligent mirror cabinet, branded toilet
UV-coated wall panels, SPC stone flooring
Base insulation: Polyurethane with 1.2 mm steel plate protection
🧱 Exterior Wall Panels
Lightweight, high-strength, and weather-resistant
A2 fire protection standard
Customizable colors
Recyclable for reduced waste
🎨 Interior Wall Panel Options
- Beige
- Fine Fabric
- Sub-Gray Country
- Fine Pearl
- Boutique Hot Stamping
- Wenge Wood A009 (Double Inclined Groove)
- A003 Dashan Wood
🪵 Floor Color Selections
- 4.0 mm SPC Stone Plastic Floor: HY8911, HY8918, HY8920, HY8915, HY8921
- 8.0 mm SPC Stone Plastic Floor: F8581, F8582, F8583, F8585, F8586
🔄 Use Cases
- Permanent family residence
- Airbnb or vacation rental
- Guest or staff lodging
- Workforce or NGO housing
- Off-grid living solutions
🛠 What’s Included
- 40′ expandable container unit
- Installed windows and doors
- Fully framed interiors (3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, bathroom)
- Kitchen and bathroom utility layout
Robert White (verified owner) –
Our family of five was priced out of traditional housing in our area and this container home saved us. Three bedrooms, full bath, a kitchen where I can actually cook dinner without bumping into someone — it’s everything we needed. The living room is so open and airy with those high ceilings that my kids don’t even realize how small the footprint is. We parked it on a concrete pad in the backyard and hooked up utilities in a weekend. The modular quality is obvious — nothing feels flimsy or temporary. I love that it’s expandable too because if the kids move out someday I can reconfigure the space. We bought four units across two properties and got the bulk discount which made it even more affordable. Can’t recommend Vista Bode enough to anyone in a similar situation.
Jessica Harris (verified owner) –
I’m a remote worker and I needed a dedicated home office plus actual living space. This container home delivers both beautifully. The high roof edition was the right call — natural light floods in and my standing desk fits perfectly under the ceiling height. I have three bedrooms and use one as my office, one for guests, and one as a guest room turned storage-slash-craft-room. The kitchen is fully functional with a real stove and fridge space. I love that the footprint is small enough to park on my dad’s land but the interior feels way bigger than 775 square feet. Moving it was surprisingly easy too, just needed a flatbed truck. Already recommended it to two friends who are building tiny communities. Bulk pricing sealed the deal for us — we ordered four.
Jennifer White (verified owner) –
We’ve been living in a tiny rental for almost three years and I was skeptical about container homes until I saw this one. Ordered it six months ago and just moved in last week. The 9’6″ ceilings make such a difference — you don’t feel cramped at all. Three bedrooms, full bath, kitchen with actual counter space, and this huge living room that my kids love for movie nights. The expandable feature was a smart touch because we use it parked but we also tow it when visiting family. Setup with utilities was surprisingly straightforward. The only minor thing is the kitchen could use one more cabinet, but honestly for the size it’s well done. We got the bulk discount since we ordered two units for our property. My wife says she never wants to live in a traditional stick-built house again. Worth every penny.
Mary Smith (verified owner) –
Okay so I’ll be upfront — this isn’t a plug-and-play move-in situation. You need to do some finishing work once it’s delivered. The bones are solid though. Three bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchen, living room — all there and well-built. The ceilings are genuinely high which I appreciate because I’m tall and hate low ceilings. My main gripe is the kitchen layout feels a little awkward with the doorway placement. Also the insulation could be better if you live somewhere with real winters. I live in Texas so it’s fine for me. Delivery took about six weeks which was within the promised timeframe. Customer service was polite but a bit slow on responding to my questions about the foundation requirements. For the price and size I think it’s fair but manage your expectations around finishing touches.
Jennifer Anderson (verified owner) –
Let me start by saying this is a great product for the price point. I bought one unit as a rental property and my tenants moved in about two months after delivery. The living room is genuinely spacious — way more open than I expected from something that starts as a 40-foot container. Bedrooms are comfortable, the full bath has decent water pressure, and the kitchen is functional for everyday cooking. I knocked one star off because the first unit had a small gap near the bathroom door that let cold air in during winter. Customer service was responsive though and they sent a technician. Overall I’m happy and I’m considering buying two more for other sites. The bulk discount on four-plus units is tempting. If you’re thinking about a modular home, this is a strong contender.