The largest mobile home showroom in Romania

The pandemic has brought many frustrations, but also opportunities for some of us. Faced with isolation in houses, many have discovered that the space is too small, that they need a yard or terrace, that living in a house on the ground seems better than living in a block of flats.

The demand for houses has increased and the construction sector has experienced unexpected growth. A big hit builders of timber frame houses, thanks to the shorter construction time compared to traditional variants and manufacturers of houses on wheels, where you get rid of the hassle of running around for the building permit, the building site and other inconveniences. We discovered one such house on wheels builder in Hereclean, near Zalău. Rot Resort has been making houses on wheels since 2013 and while at the beginning it focused on the Western market, lately it has been concentrating solely on Romania. Video from their premises at the end of the article.

Radu Munteanu from WoodMatic. He was impressed by the houses that were being made here and recommended that if we were in the area, we should go to the Rot Resort because we would love it. And he was right. You can see the movie taken at their place at the end of the article.

The mobile home showroom in Hereclean

We knew we had arrived at Rot Resort even before the GPS told us. Because it's so big and the houses strung side by side in the open-air showroom are visible before you arrive. Houses of all sizes, variously colored, with terraces or without await their visitors.

In the huge courtyard, which we entered unhindered, there were other visitors who were wandering around the houses. We were greeted by Andrei Rotaru, the company director. Smiling, friendly and open, he immediately made us feel welcome.

When you talk to Andrei it feels like all the world's problems have disappeared. He is calm and relaxed, answers all questions, jokes and laughs. At first he doesn't seem to take things too seriously. You give up as soon as you get to know him and he starts talking about houses. He knows all about them, he's proud of what he's done, he talks about innovations, about things that no one else in the country is doing, about awards he's won abroad. With this attitude he has impressed even those at international fairs.

At a trade fair in Germany in 2018, Rot Resort was of no interest to either competitors or dealers. What could a company established only 5 years ago know compared to those boasting 70-80 years of age? However, the house they presented won the top prize and suddenly they were interesting to everyone.

Andrei started the company in 2013, having previously worked abroad in a dangerous but materially rewarding job. It was family that kept him at home, the desire to give his son a childhood as beautiful as his own. Beautiful because he had his parents by his side, which money couldn't replace.

He started as both a manufacturer and dealer for two well-known foreign brands. The first house he made for himself to see all the shortcomings. Initially he felt that the Romanian market was not ready for such houses and focused on exports.

But then came the pandemic that showed him the huge potential of the Romanian market. Now they focus only on the Romanian market. Demand is high, the only problem is lack of manpower. If they had the manpower, they could always double production.

The showroom is equipped with machines from WoodMatic

In the middle of the showroom is one of the halls where the houses are assembled. The other is in Ungheni, in the Republic of Moldova. The components are assembled on a metal chassis.

It also has a circular WDX-132 from WoodMatic. He uses it to cut the particleboard used to build houses. The lumber is brought in ready-finished from the company's lumber yard. They're very happy with the circular that works "unexpectedly good". Andrei is also satisfied with the relationship with the company, with Radu Munteanu, so that soon there will be a cant application machine in the hall, also from WoodMatic.

He says the machines match the quality and appearance of machines from recognized Western firms. The existence of the circular in the assembly hall enables him to do the machining and adjustments immediately, cutting production time.

Mobile homes for all budgets

Andrei says Rot Resort makes homes for all budgets. He's a firm believer that you can't sell such houses if they can't be seen. That's why he invested in the showroom, so people can see the houses readyto see whether or not they can live in such a construction.

It is not easy for him to sustain the showroom, but he knows it is the only viable solution. People come in, see the houses, chat over a coffee, make up their minds, and give her a high five. There are many types of houses in the showroom, ranging in size from 20 to 80 square meters and prices from €20,000 to €80,000 and more.

They are wooden frame houses built on a metal chassis also made by them. The 80 m² houses are made by assembling 2 chassis. It's a company innovation he's very proud of. The price does not include the terrace, but it can be built on request. Andrei advises customers to make the effort because it's a worthwhile endowment.

All houses have a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom and can be lived in all year round as they are well insulated with 20 cm basaltic or mineral wool insulation in the walls and have underfloor heating. They are delivered with all the interior and exterior finishes done, with electricity and water installations, they just need to be connected to the existing ones on the site. Transportation is provided by Rot Resort and on request, connection to utilities can be made, provided they exist on the plot and the land is level.

Also on request, the house can be delivered furnished and even equipped with curtains, carpets and everything else needed. The company is very flexible and it is hard for a determined customer not to find what they want.

Houses on wheels are increasingly an option for Romanians. Fortunately, they have also become an option for tourism investors, as the houses on wheels made in Hereclean are already in campsites in Busteni or Bucin, near Sovata.

They're comfortable homes that give you everything you need in a small space. If you're interested in mobile homes Rot Resort you really do have a choice.

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