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We definitely don't talk about this enough. Trailer homes can be half the cost of a tiny home, but nobody wants them because of their reputation or appearance.
by throwaway984393 5y ago
We definitely don't talk about this enough. Trailer homes can be half the cost of a tiny home, but nobody wants them because of their reputation or appearance.
- Karunamon 5y agoI've found the hard way that the reputation is entirely justified. - Low quality materials (thinner walls, shittier insulation, etc.) - Off-standard measurements make replacements difficult (everything from doorways to vent sizes are unique to mobiles) - Both of these problems conspire to make inevitable repairs more expensive than they otherwise would be - With the result that finding handymen to do work for you is challenging. A number of people simply refuse to work on them. - Financing options suck (banks often won't finance them, leaving you to specialty lenders with downright extortionate terms) - Trailer parks suck. (And also have a reputation that is not entirely undeserved) They're cheap alright, but the truism "you get what you pay for" applies. I'd never buy a mobile home again, not even brand new.