Key Features
Floor Plan Options
We provide a selection of up to 15 distinct floor plans tailored for our 20ft mobile homes, including a range of layouts to accommodate various preferences and lifestyles. From open-plan to 4-bedroom options.
Decking & Patio
Complete with engineered stone with zero silica, stainless steel sink, and taps. Enjoy the seamless blend of style and functionality with soft-closing cabinets throughout.
Optional Extras
Optional extras available for purchase include: air conditioning, hot water systems and decking & patio options. Enhance your living experience today.
Specifications
General Overview
Entry Door
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Windows
Aluminium double-glazed windows with fly screens
Electrical
Australian Standard electrical products are installed and/or supplied. The building is sold in accordance with the Electrical AS3000 standards and electrical items carry the RCM logo which meets the Australian electrical safety regulations. The customer's qualified electrician is to complete the hardwired electrical supply to the building, complete electrical fit off (if required) and test the installation according to AS3000.
Frame
Galvanised steel frame, epoxy treated & acrylic painted
Roof
2.4m Internal Ceiling Height
Walls
75mm EPS panels
Flooring
Water & insect resistant magnesium concrete composite
Lighting
LED oyster lights supplied
Council Compliance
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and could be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
External Walls
With Cladding
75mm EPS panel
No Cladding
60mm EPS panel walls & 15mm cladding
Windows
Frames
Aluminium framed windows
Type
Double-glazed sliding windows
Flyscreens
Flyscreens provided
Entry
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Bathroom
Privacy glass bathroom door
General Overview
Entry Door
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Windows
Aluminium double-glazed windows with fly screens
Electrical
Australian Standard electrical products are installed and/or supplied. The building is sold in accordance with the Electrical AS3000 standards and electrical items carry the RCM logo which meets the Australian electrical safety regulations. The customer's qualified electrician is to complete the hardwired electrical supply to the building, complete electrical fit off (if required) and test the installation according to AS3000.
Frame
Galvanised steel frame, epoxy treated & acrylic painted
Roof
2.4m Internal Ceiling Height
Walls
75mm EPS panels
Flooring
Water & insect resistant magnesium concrete composite
Lighting
LED oyster lights supplied
Council Compliance
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and could be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
Frame
Sub-Floor
Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Steel Post
Square Hollow Section (SHS)
Steel Floor Bearer
Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Steel Floor Joist
Rectangular Hollow Section (RHS)
Castings
Corner castings on each corner
Coating
Epoxy coated and painted in gloss
Installation
Instructions
Unfolding instructions and video provided for the Expander
DIY
Express Portable Expanders are customer DIY installations
Footing Plans
Footing Plans supplied by Express Portables
Electrical & Plumbing
The customer must engage a licenced Plumber and Electrician to carry out any plumbing and electrical work
Transport
Crane
Truck self unloads with own crane. Reach is usually 2m-6m from side of the truck’s tray from where it can park, set up and safely unload
Tilt-Tray
The truck carefully slide unloads the building to the rear of the truck. Manoeuvrability and access around the site is essential, the truck requires 10-15m in a straight line to slide unload and drive away
Rigid Truck/Semi Trailer
Customer is required to organise a forklift unload or crane unload
Internal Walls
Interior Walls
50mm EPS Panel with an off white finish
External Walls
With Cladding
75mm EPS panel
No Cladding
60mm EPS panel walls & 15mm cladding
Windows
Frames
Aluminium framed windows
Type
Double-glazed sliding windows
Flyscreens
Flyscreens provided
Entry
Sliding glass and lockable aluminium entry door
Bathroom
Privacy glass bathroom door
Roof
Steel Plate
3mm steel plate over the main body
Exterior Panels
75mm EPS panels on outside folding roof panels
Flooring
Sub-Floor
Magnesium concrete composite board – water, rot and insect resistant
Top Layer
2mm vinyl timber pattern
Cornice & Skirting
PVC cornice and skirting
Floor Trims
Powdercoated internal corner trims
Electrical
Power
All electrical points are prewired inside walls. Fit off of electrical points required after opening and installing, Aerial point provided for TV. Mains supply located at rear of expander
Lighting
All lights and switches are pre-wired inside walls. Fit off of points required after opening and installing the building. LED oyster lights supplied
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarm hardwired back to switchboard per habitable room (customer must install)
Plumbing
Water
Water connection is penetrated through the floor only ready for the onsite plumber to connect
Waste
Waste connection is penetrated through the floor only ready for the onsite plumber to connect
Sink & Mixer
Kitchen sink and mixer is to be connected when building is installed
Council Compliance
Council Approval
Please note that the Expander Homes do not fall under the Class 1a building category that conforms with the regulations stipulated by the Building Code of Australia (BCA). If any of our Products are purchased together with our Trailers, they are considered as a Caravan (movable dwelling) and could be conveniently installed in numerous Councils without requiring approval from the council.
Certificates
Structural engineering and plumbing certificates are not provided with the purchase
Pitched Roof
Overview
Due to the flat 2400mm floor to ceiling height the pitched roof (supplied) must be installed on the Expander to help prevent want run off. Additionally it contributes to the thermal insulation values of the Expander
Trusses
Steel trusses, roof sheets and fixings supplied. Truss layout provided
Optional Extra's
Decking
Deck supplied as prebuilt modular
Patio
Patio supplied as a flatpack kit