> I think all that is fine if you know what you're getting but I suspect a lot of people don't realize what they're actually buying. They realize. They can't a

> I think all that is fine if you know what you're getting but I suspect a lot of people don't realize what they're actually buying. They realize. They can't afford anything else. From the article: > Almost as soon as trailers appeared, they began to be used for year-round living rather than camping trips, typically by traveling salesman or other itinerant workers. In the 1920s and 30s it was estimated that between 10 and 25% of trailers were used for year-round accommodation. And as unemployment soared and housing starts collapsed during the Great Depression, trailer living became more common. By 1937, it was estimated that 50% of new trailers were purchased as permanent shelter. The "van life" trend should have been a huge warning sign...