Mobile Homes
What is a mobile home?
Mobile homes, also known as manufactured homes, are constructed in a factory. Each home conforms to the US government’s Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (HUD code), and not necessarily to building codes present at the home’s destination. Each home and its segments are labeled with a red tag that is the manufacturer’s guarantee that the home was built according to the HUD code.
Where are the details about my mobile home build date?
If you want to know the date of manufacture, search for a data plate that should be present inside your home, typically on or near the main electrical panel, in a kitchen cabinet, or in a bedroom closet. The data plate provides facts about the home’s heating, cooling, and other appliances and components. Moreover, the plate gives you the wind zone and snow load for which the home was manufactured.
Can I move my mobile home to another location?
Sure, but make yourself certain you employ a transport company that has knowledge about the laws for moving mobile homes. You are also advised to consider the zone for which the mobile home was originally built. Do not move a mobile home to an area with more restrictive wind, thermal, or roof load requirements than the area for which it was constructed.
Are new mobile homes covered by warranty?
Most manufacturers give a warranty that covers the mobile homes for sale and all their systems for a period stated in a warranty. Some appliances may be covered by their own warranties. Before buying any of the new mobile homes, make sure you know which items are covered by warranty, who offers it, and how warranty repairs are carried out.