Trailer homes are prefabricated homes built in factories, rather than on site like a normal home, and then taken to the place where they will be occupied and used. Many of these homes can then be moved later (so called mobile homes). Trailer homes are usually moved by tractor-trailers (hence the name) over public roads to sites that are usually in rural areas or high-density developments. In some countries, these homes are used for temporary accommodation on campsites since they are inexpensive. While trailer homes are usually placed in one location and left there, they do retain the ability to be moved on a trailer again if needed. Behind the cosmetic work fitted at installation to hide the base of the house in the ground, there are strong trailer frames, axles, wheels and tow-hitches that are also hidden.

The two main sizes for trailer homes are single-wides and double-wides. Single-wides are eighteen feet or less in width and 90 feet or less in length and can be towed to their site as a single unit. They are much smaller and easier to transport in the future. Double-wides are twenty feet or more wide and are 90 feet in length or less and are towed to their site in two separate units, which are then joined together. Sometimes there are even triple-wides and even homes with four, five, or more units that are built, although they are not very common.

Trailer homes also are different from site built homes in that it is not uncommon for owners to “Trade up”, like with a car. While site-built homes are rarely moved, mobile home owners often “trade”, or sell their home to a dealer in the form of the reduction of the purchase of a new home. These “used” homes are either re-sold to new owners or to trailer park operators who then rent them out. Single wides are more likely to be traded than double wides since removing them from the site is much easier.

Trailer homes are often thought of as the homes of rednecks, Katrina victims, and poor people in the south. We often think of “Trailer Park” trash when we think of trailer homes. However, people from all walks of life and all over the country live in trailer or mobile homes. They are a much more affordable means of housing than a traditional home. While it is true that most of the occupants are of lower income, it is because these homes are simply more affordable. they make better economic sense for people with low wage jobs who might not be able to afford a mortgage.

Yet trailer homes offer another benefit for people- they are cheaper to keep and help you get rid of consumerist lifestyle. Since trailer homes are smaller than regular homes, they cost less to heat and cool and can lead to lower utility costs saving money and helping to save the environment. Moreover, the small space ensures that you only have room for what you need. You can’t have as much stuff in a trailer home so you are a less of a consumer. That’s a good thing in my opinion.

There are many different types of mobile and trailer homes on the market and many things you need to consider when buying a trailer homes. Make sure you do your research when looking for a mobile or trailer home so you don’t end up with one of those FEMA trailers! It’s important to consider everything before you purchase a home and I hope this website helps!