Bunkhouses Built Using Conventional Construction Techniques

Real Materials, Real Structure, Liveable Touches
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What We Build

Bunkhouse Conversions
Iowa-Built offers our bunkhouse conversions in various configurations to match your needs and budget. We offer our standard bunkhouse conversions in 53' Dry Van, Drop Deck Van, and smaller Gooseneck trailers.
New Bunkhouses and Shower Trailers
Iowa-Built offers a variety of trailers with plumbed amenities, such as our Shower-House trailers, and options including plumbed "Captian's Quarters" within our Dry Van conversions.
Bunkhouse Restorations and Renovations
Already own a bunkhouse or a fleet that has seen better days? No Problem! Reach out using the Conversation Builder, and we would love to work with you on getting your existing trailers back in tip-top shape.

See Our Bunkhouses in Action!

Our bunkhouses started right here among the tassels of Iowa as a solution for Bikes To You's RAGBRAI In-Style Charter Service. Now known under the name Iowa's Own, the charter still relies on Iowa-Built Bunkhouses year after year for this incredible ride.
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Current Offerings

  • Drop Deck Van Trailer Conversions
    Our drop deck trailer conversions use the multi-level structure and higher ceilings to accommodate your conversion needs better. Taking a drop deck van trailer, we assess and address any structural or environmental condition issues on the trailer before going to work inside to create an Iowa-Built space.
    Dry Van Trailer Conversions
    Our dry van conversions are our most popular model to date. Taking a standard dry van, we assess and address any structural or environmental condition issues on the trailer before going to work inside to create an Iowa-Built space.
    New Gooseneck Trailers
    We select our new gooseneck trailers with low-ride height and tall ceilings as a top priority. These trailers come to us straight off the factory line. However, we still do a full inspection before any interior construction begins.
  • Bunkhouse Renovations
    We offer various options for our bunkhouse remodel and renovations, and we will work on any brand of bunkhouse! Please use the link above to find out what we can do to help your bunkhouses continue to serve you.
    Shower Trailers/ Bunkhouses with Plumbing
    We have a variety of plumbed amenities available for our trailer conversions and our new build trailers. These amenities include showers, sinks, washers and dryers, small dishwashers, and water heaters, among most other amenities one could want.
    Other/Custom Built Trailers
    Here at Iowa-Built, any idea for an option, feature, or function can be a reality on your trailer. Can't find the kind of custom-built trailer you're looking for? Our people will go straight to the drawing board to make your dream a reality.

Bed Bug Prevention and Mitigation

Our bunkhouses are constructed with a focus on proactive pest control measures during the manufacturing process. We understand the importance of providing residents with a comfortable and secure living space, and our bunkhouses are designed to minimize the potential for bed bug infestations. achieve this through the usage of Low/Voc Polyurethane treatments on our trailer's wood finishings, and a complete treatment of the trailer with Home Defense Spray before it rolls down the road. It's crucial to note that bed bugs are opportunistic pests that can adapt to various environments, irrespective of the building or bed frame material. "Bed bugs do not have a preference for wood or metal. They hide in narrow harborages close to where the potential host sleeps. This might be anywhere within several feet of the bed (baseboards, dressers, nightstand)" (Orkin.com). Once an infestation begins, the material choice, whether wood or metal, becomes secondary in the solution. Because the primary solution to such an infestation involves a comprehensive heat treatment process. This method is not material-dependent; it can reach all areas of the bunkhouse, including those with wood, plastic, and metal finishings, ensuring the thorough eradication of bed bugs. The materials used in Iowa-Built Bunkhouses are selected to withstand and maintain function and beauty through heat treatments exceeding 120º F.

The Iowa-Built Recepe

Real Materials
All Iowa-Built bunkhouses are built right here in Grinnell, Iowa using real treated 2x4s and solid wood finishing and trim. We use these materials because of their tried and true legacy in almost every home and business in America.
Solid Structure
The Iowa-Built Conventional Construction Techniques center around natural materials and take shape with our proprietary Solid Shell assembly system, which ensures consistent and robust structure as a foundational feature of Iowa-Built bunkhouses.
Refurbishable Finishes
The reliable solid structure of Iowa-Built bunkhouses receives an interior boost as the wall frames are electrified, insulated, and finally sealed behind solid wood panels and finishing trim. The solid wood walls, shelves, and bedframes allow for an easy two-step refinishing process on all surfaces.
Comfortable, Liveable Touches
The functional features of our bunkhouses culminate to create some of the most comfortable bunkhouses on the market today. We understand that our bunkhouses will provide a home away from home for so many people, which is why we emphasize using more comfortable materials and surfaces to establish a sense of comfort while the bunk is your home.

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