You have some basic options also to add to your list, like the foundation you choose for the house to sit on, and even better is the option to put SERIOUS HURRICANE ANCHORS under the home which will give you and your family a big advantage in stormy weather that stickbuilt wont match, absolutely. Ever.
Then plan your layout of the foundation to take account of the site's wind/weather features, ours doesn't sit parallel to the street and benefits from boating ideas on orientation.
The other key is to get to know the sales people because some are hugely more knowledgeable and helpful. Then look at timing for placement since doing a winter or wetness time setup is an invitation to disastrous working damage to landscaping and drainage. Most of these choices are in your own control. Buying stickbuilt is way less controllable because of the more extended times, weather and other variables.
Ask how many repetitions of the design the factory has already built? And make sure the one you will get comes from a factory where the kinks in the design have been worked out at the construction quality end. Otherwise the trim-stuff will be not so well fitted and will require that you go through the home thoroughly DURING THE WARRANTEE PERIOD and report what is poorly fitted. And a manufacturer with a good reputation and good work force relations is also figurable.
The other thing this analysis misses on savings is the amount of clever engineering that goes into the BASIC design. So that material waste is minimized. In stickbuilt homes you pay for nearly double the materials you actually used. Engineering and waste control planning.
Part of the quality is in the choices made by the owner at order time. Better yet, it was much less expensive to add quality structural and insulation features than the goosey luxury 'enhancements'. 2x6 construction was easy on the bill.
We opted out of the rugs so that we could put our own radiant floor in with special features. No problem.
I would rather have a cob home made of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth. They are actually cheaper then a double wide and I think they even look better.
Back in 1994, I was junior in high school. I worked for Cavalier Manufactured homes in Addison, AL. I was the guy who "red flagged" all the mistakes and goofs. I can honestly say that I would live in the homes that I help to build. Just make sure that you upgrade the insulation, and go with an neutral wall covering and you will be fine.
How old is this video? The trivia question/answer says 19 million is 8% of the population. Not counting illegals, our nation's current population exceeds 300 million, making 19 million closer to 6.5%. Also suspect far more than 19 million live in manufactured homes nationwide. Likely that number in just a few southern states.
Site-building does not ensure quality. Indeed, I've seen new site-built homes with poorly spaced floor joists & framing and cardboard boxes used for air conditioning ducts. It really comes down to cost. Site-built or manufacturered, budget homes are going to be cheaply made, with premium homes much less likely so. However, in either case (budget or premium), the manufacturered home is going to cost less.
@ryanb788 I own a 1992 and all the electrical boxes are attached to interior 2x4's and exterior 2x6 walls. Mine also has 3/8 sheetrock, but that is generally standard for mobile homes due to weight restrictions. Sounds like you had a poor manufacturer.
I am not sure, but I think that the more recent ones, are built a lot like they are claiming, but probably only since around 2000,and up..again I am not sure,and most people probably don't know unless they build them, because the newer ones, are less likely to need repair,any time soon..
Again, it comes down to cost. Site-built or manufactured, budget homes are going to be cheaply made, with premium homes much less likely so.
My mother is still living in a premium mobile home built in the late 50's. It was well-made with solid floor joists & framing, wood paneling & trim, and wiring & plumbing adequate even today. No repairs beyond routine maintenance (replacing worn carpets or appliances, etc).
man please, i had a shultz 1998 brand new manufactured/mobile double wide, and let me tell you , it had rolox windows and almost sound proof. it was very sterdy and well built.. unlike a lot of the other home s that are based built.. my elect & gas bill was never bove 75/100$ a month.
wow, building a mobile/manufactured home is so amazing. and most of them are better than a standard home i have a beautiful shultz home. everything brand new never lived in.. what can you by for 50,000$ thats better than a used home.. and people talk bad about a mobile home, please. i think they are the best.
Can someone help me out. The City of Vista, Ca, charges $23,000.00 for permits and fees for an 800 Sq. Ft. (2 bedroom/1 bath) manufactured home that I can buy for $42,000.00. I would like to use it as a rental. Should I buy a used one?
Manufactured homes have come a long way since 1993. We use a minimum of 2x4 interior walls. 2x6 exterior walls has been standard or optional in all our homes since 2000.
I can't sit here and say that there has not been improvements in mobile homes. Yes they are built better than they were back in 1993 but you can not sit here and tell me that a manufactured home are built the same as a on site home in reguards to quality of material and workmanship. A mobile home has all the potential to be nearly better than a on site built home due to the fact that you are building it in a controlled enviroment. thanks for the comment.
Watch the woman at 1:44 she says "everything is right where I need it" like she HATES being in the kitchen like a battered wife lol "make me a sandwich WOMAN!"... and is she bald??? @ 2:26.... holy crap at 6:54 like an old Japanese film that was dubbed in English lol
I've thought about one of these, but can't find with a garage, well, I did see one with a garage, but the park it was in charged 495 a month lot rent! I can get a condo with a garage for less!
Thanks for the info. Check out
Mobile Home Renovations. Com
For some great info.
Cshflw1 1 month ago
are they yukon proof? i dont wanna spend the money to build my own house i want pre-fab
hawker800FO 6 months ago
You have some basic options also to add to your list, like the foundation you choose for the house to sit on, and even better is the option to put SERIOUS HURRICANE ANCHORS under the home which will give you and your family a big advantage in stormy weather that stickbuilt wont match, absolutely. Ever.
Then plan your layout of the foundation to take account of the site's wind/weather features, ours doesn't sit parallel to the street and benefits from boating ideas on orientation.
dectiri 8 months ago
The other key is to get to know the sales people because some are hugely more knowledgeable and helpful. Then look at timing for placement since doing a winter or wetness time setup is an invitation to disastrous working damage to landscaping and drainage. Most of these choices are in your own control. Buying stickbuilt is way less controllable because of the more extended times, weather and other variables.
dectiri 8 months ago
Ask how many repetitions of the design the factory has already built? And make sure the one you will get comes from a factory where the kinks in the design have been worked out at the construction quality end. Otherwise the trim-stuff will be not so well fitted and will require that you go through the home thoroughly DURING THE WARRANTEE PERIOD and report what is poorly fitted. And a manufacturer with a good reputation and good work force relations is also figurable.
dectiri 8 months ago
The other thing this analysis misses on savings is the amount of clever engineering that goes into the BASIC design. So that material waste is minimized. In stickbuilt homes you pay for nearly double the materials you actually used. Engineering and waste control planning.
dectiri 8 months ago
Part of the quality is in the choices made by the owner at order time. Better yet, it was much less expensive to add quality structural and insulation features than the goosey luxury 'enhancements'. 2x6 construction was easy on the bill.
We opted out of the rugs so that we could put our own radiant floor in with special features. No problem.
dectiri 8 months ago
Where can i get drapes like they use in these homes? They always use pretty fabric that coordinates so well!
jmhandalh 1 year ago
I would rather have a cob home made of clay, sand, straw, water, and earth. They are actually cheaper then a double wide and I think they even look better.
frankcoffee 1 year ago
mobile home vs hurricane thats the only thing im worried about. I live in florida thats a big concern.
LETTOISBACK 1 year ago
Back in 1994, I was junior in high school. I worked for Cavalier Manufactured homes in Addison, AL. I was the guy who "red flagged" all the mistakes and goofs. I can honestly say that I would live in the homes that I help to build. Just make sure that you upgrade the insulation, and go with an neutral wall covering and you will be fine.
paulblackstone 1 year ago
How old is this video? The trivia question/answer says 19 million is 8% of the population. Not counting illegals, our nation's current population exceeds 300 million, making 19 million closer to 6.5%. Also suspect far more than 19 million live in manufactured homes nationwide. Likely that number in just a few southern states.
stewartx5 1 year ago
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@ryanb788 > '.. cheaply made ..'
Site-building does not ensure quality. Indeed, I've seen new site-built homes with poorly spaced floor joists & framing and cardboard boxes used for air conditioning ducts. It really comes down to cost. Site-built or manufacturered, budget homes are going to be cheaply made, with premium homes much less likely so. However, in either case (budget or premium), the manufacturered home is going to cost less.
stewartx5 1 year ago
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stewartx5 1 year ago
@ryanb788 I own a 1992 and all the electrical boxes are attached to interior 2x4's and exterior 2x6 walls. Mine also has 3/8 sheetrock, but that is generally standard for mobile homes due to weight restrictions. Sounds like you had a poor manufacturer.
mnc51 1 year ago
I am not sure, but I think that the more recent ones, are built a lot like they are claiming, but probably only since around 2000,and up..again I am not sure,and most people probably don't know unless they build them, because the newer ones, are less likely to need repair,any time soon..
MrShannon888 1 year ago
@MrShannon888 > '.. more recent ones ..'
Again, it comes down to cost. Site-built or manufactured, budget homes are going to be cheaply made, with premium homes much less likely so.
My mother is still living in a premium mobile home built in the late 50's. It was well-made with solid floor joists & framing, wood paneling & trim, and wiring & plumbing adequate even today. No repairs beyond routine maintenance (replacing worn carpets or appliances, etc).
stewartx5 1 year ago
like if the ducts are loose , how and where in the house do u fix it. ?
alaitain 1 year ago
man please, i had a shultz 1998 brand new manufactured/mobile double wide, and let me tell you , it had rolox windows and almost sound proof. it was very sterdy and well built.. unlike a lot of the other home s that are based built.. my elect & gas bill was never bove 75/100$ a month.
alaitain 1 year ago
wow, building a mobile/manufactured home is so amazing. and most of them are better than a standard home i have a beautiful shultz home. everything brand new never lived in.. what can you by for 50,000$ thats better than a used home.. and people talk bad about a mobile home, please. i think they are the best.
alaitain 1 year ago
Can someone help me out. The City of Vista, Ca, charges $23,000.00 for permits and fees for an 800 Sq. Ft. (2 bedroom/1 bath) manufactured home that I can buy for $42,000.00. I would like to use it as a rental. Should I buy a used one?
7514328 2 years ago
@7514328 thers nothing buying a used one but check the plumbing out and make sure there is no leaks if it is under
where the cold is cause that will cost a lote in the long run if you have make constant repaires during the winter
jessejmorris2nd 2 years ago
Manufactured homes have come a long way since 1993. We use a minimum of 2x4 interior walls. 2x6 exterior walls has been standard or optional in all our homes since 2000.
manufacturedhomes 2 years ago 5
I can't sit here and say that there has not been improvements in mobile homes. Yes they are built better than they were back in 1993 but you can not sit here and tell me that a manufactured home are built the same as a on site home in reguards to quality of material and workmanship. A mobile home has all the potential to be nearly better than a on site built home due to the fact that you are building it in a controlled enviroment. thanks for the comment.
ryanb788 1 year ago
i'm kicking myself for not knowing about these 3 years ago! dang!
uncoverbrother 2 years ago 3
Watch the woman at 1:44 she says "everything is right where I need it" like she HATES being in the kitchen like a battered wife lol "make me a sandwich WOMAN!"... and is she bald??? @ 2:26.... holy crap at 6:54 like an old Japanese film that was dubbed in English lol
NetteFraulein 2 years ago
@NetteFraulein hey id bang that chick at 2:26 what are you talking about
camaroking84zee 11 months ago
Great Video
themobilehomemagic 2 years ago 2
I've thought about one of these, but can't find with a garage, well, I did see one with a garage, but the park it was in charged 495 a month lot rent! I can get a condo with a garage for less!
carnac449 2 years ago
i live in old 1971 double wide mobile home but its still looks great
ballsniff13 2 years ago 6
Manufactured homes are cool. They have this really nice vibe that I like!
musthavejava 2 years ago 8
@musthavejava Ya i agree!
Usernameinvalid16 1 year ago
@ballsniff13
me too i bought one in 09 is 78 model ,i remodel it & did all copper plumming ..looks great
Bk94541 5 months ago