How One U.S. Couple Bought the SXKON 20FT/40FT Apple Cabin Group and What Happened Next

1. Who We Are

We are James and Lisa Carter, a civil-engineer and nurse from Denver, Colorado. We needed a second dwelling for aging parents that could also serve as a

future vacation rental. After 3 months of online research and two factory video calls, we ordered the SXKON 20FT Apple Cabin plus the 40FT extension kit.

2. What We Ordered

Item	Spec	Why It Mattered
20FT Apple Cabin	160 ft² studio, full kitchenette	Quick occupancy for parents
40FT Extension	320 ft² add-on, 2 bedrooms	Rental income later
Off-grid package	1,200 W solar, 10 kWh battery	No local grid tie needed

SXKON 20FT/40FT Apple Cabin Group

3. Shipping & Setup

Factory to site: 9 days, tracked GPS link provided.
Crane day: 4-hour lift, 3-person crew, no overtime fees.
Utility hookup:
- Solar array mounted on roof rails—plug-and-play MC4 connectors.
- 50-amp RV inlet for backup generator.
City inspection: Passed on first try; stamped plans included.

4. First 60 Days: Living Report

Feature	Score (1–5)	Notes
Insulation	5	4-inch PU panels kept indoor 70 °F at 20 °F outside.
Plumbing	4	No leaks; instant water heater works at 6,000 ft altitude.
Electrical	5	Solar covered 92 % of daily use (2.9 kWh).
Noise	4	38 dB inside during hail—felt like light rain.
Smell	5	Zero off-gassing; factory used low-VOC adhesives.

5. Rental Income Results

We listed the 40FT extension on Airbnb:

Nightly rate: USD 149
Occupancy: 78 % over first 3 months
Gross income: USD 10,431
Net after costs: USD 7,884 (cleaning, platform fees, propane top-up)

6. Unexpected Benefits

Fast payback: At current income, full ROI in 3.2 years.
Zoning bonus: Denver classifies it as ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit); increased main house value by USD 38 k, per local appraiser.

7. Tips for Future Buyers

Foundation: Use galvanized ground screws—no concrete, 2-hour install.
Insurance: State Farm added a dwelling policy for USD 27/month.
Wi-Fi: Starlink Mini fits perfectly on roof rail—speeds 45 Mbps down, 12 Mbps up.

8. Final Verdict

After 120 days of daily use and guest stays, the SXKON 20FT/40FT Apple Cabin Group delivered every promise. It is code-compliant, energy-smart, and already paying for itself. We recommend it to any U.S. buyer needing flexible, income-ready space.