A Home Away From Home: Kitchenette, Bathroom, and Convertible Lounge.
Fearednought Boats, hailing from New Zealand, is getting into uncharted waters – literally and figuratively. Initially thinking of the P.O.D (which stands for Point Of Difference) as a refuge during tsunamis, they have now created something that, when mounted on a trailer, can provide one a luxurious home away from home.
The P.O.D. is still in its early stages. TerrorNort fantasizes that it could be utilized as a transportable workspace, but they are also looking into the potential of producing a street-legal camper van edition alongside a meals vehicle version. The framework contains hook-lifting points so that a crane or helicopter can be used to maneuver it into location.
The alluring construction is reminiscent of a geodesic dome structure. Pentagons at miscellaneous angles unite together to create the formation. Majority of the surfaces consist of sizeable windows, which grants its inhabitants an extensive vista outward.
As reported by New Atlas, the exterior of the build utilizes 0.20 in (5 mm) marine-grade aluminum façade along with 0.24 ins of polished safety glass for its windows. Furthermore, there is also the option of mounting solar panels to the roof.
The standard P.O.D. trailer measures 16.7 ft (5.1 m) by 8.2 ft (2.5 m) by 8.2 ft (2.5 m). There are also larger models that come in sizes of 22.97 ft (7 m) x 10.2 ft (3.1 m), as well as 29.53 ft (9 m) x 14.8 ft (4.5 m).
The firm affirms that due to the considerable window and portal construction, the P.O.D. is no longer able to survive a tsunami.
The moment a person enters, they are met with the kitchenette straight away. It is equipped with a two-burner stovetop and basin. To the left, there’s the lavatory; to the right is the lounge with a table that folds out into a bed. The 22.97 ft. variant flips this layout, with the seating space to the left and the washroom occupying the right side. A separate bedroom is added to an extended 29.53 feet.
Beginning at the same worth of $61,870 (corresponding to $98,000 in New Zealand currency), the P.O.D. starts its journey.
If you appreciate the boxy design but want a bit more diminutive size, then there is close comparison between the Polydrop and the P.O.D. trailers.
Source: Dreadnort Boats via New Atlas
