Excellent information! I bought my mobile home in 2011, and it is a 1981 double wide. Here are some things I have had to deal with/fix/upgrade since I’ve lived here; maybe it will help someone to know to check for these things too. Even though my water pipes were wrapped, I had a couple pipe breaks during my first and second winter here, (because of age they just cracked/split), so I ended up having to hire a plumber to put all new pipe in this place; that cost approximately $1,400. After 30+ years, I guess that’s pretty much to be expected, but that was a big one! Then, about a year or so later, my hot water heater bit the dust, so I had to replace that which was approximately $600. These are just a couple examples of issues I’ve had. Just expect that if you buy an older mobile home, things are worn out and getting old (aside from the owner!! 🤣🤣), and will need replacing if they haven’t been already. My biggest piece of advice to everyone buying a mobile home, especially an older one, is to have insurance!! I cannot stress this enough!! It’s not as expensive as you might think; I was very surprised at how affordable it was, especially for someone on a fixed income. When the plumber replaced all of the pipe, the one thing he did not replace was the hot & cold pipe that goes to the bathtub, because it would have meant opening up the wall, and I didn’t have enough money to have that extra work done. (I was lucky to afford it as it was). Well, a couple years ago the cold water one broke and flooded my bathroom, dining room, and part of my kitchen. THANK GOD FOR INSURANCE!! It turned out to be a blessing in disguise because I got a new bathtub and beautiful new flooring in the bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but it was a nightmare there at first! In spite of these issues, I absolutely LOVE my mobile home and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I have poured my blood, sweat and tears into this place, and it is a beautiful home that is all mine, and I plan to live here for the rest of my life, or at least as long as I am able to! I belong to a couple Facebook groups for mobile home owners, and I have noticed that mobile home owners seem to have an extreme amount of pride in their homes. I think it’s because a lot of us do the work on them ourselves, in most cases, and also they are an affordable home for some of us who wouldn’t be able to afford to own a home of our own otherwise. I’m so happy I have this home! ♥️
i looked at a mobile home this morning through the windows, i'm meeting the seller tonight, the floor was particle board! it was missing in spots, no applicants, skirting was missing😦7,000😒prayers that God sends me to the right house for our family that's within our budget but not falling apart either
Thanks for the video. I'm buying a 31 acre property in NH and it has a 1971 mobile home on it. From what I saw doing a quick run through it was in amazingly good shape, someone went through the work to build a roof structure over it with a now 15 year old metal roof, which is in good shape as well. There's a musty smell which concerns me but no signs of water damage or rot. I'll have to make a second visit to inspect closer but for us we want the land, the mobile home is a bonus plus there's already septic, water, electrical and high speed internet.
Good info. I have considered investigating the doublewides for sale in 55+ communities in FL. They looks clean and move in ready and peaceful living. Negative: Some homes are priced right but lawn care, utilities, fees for the community, etc. prohibits my going that route. Oh, and don't forget the alligators and hurricanes. Decided to remain in GA. Lesson: due diligence!
Great video. Another thing I could add is if the mobile home has sheet rock walls, do a gentle push with your finger at the bottom of the wall where it Meets the floor. Just like the video said with the paneling if it gives a good bit or feels spongy then there is probably some water damage on the inside of the wall.
Hey Marty, Where your trailer is missing the skirting on the front side, frame in 2inch closed cell foam board (ISO) you won't regret it, especially in the winter months. The critters won't mess with it and you can put a finish skirt over it later.
I plan on building a treated 2x4 frame then covering it with T1-11 then insulating the inside of it. But that's way low on my list of priorities currently.
@@MDC2020 Here I am telling you what to do with your trailer? LOL, Oh the irony in that Lol, I think I'll crack a beer and THINK about what and WHEN I'm going to do with my trailer? lol, You might be motivating me Marty? lol, I'll let you know how later how much work I got done today or how many beers I drank instead lol.
if the metal siding is loose the wood behind will be rotted. check in window opening for signs of water stains and rotted wood. The tarp like stuff under newer trailers is called bottom board and should not have holes or be hanging down. oh yeah nothing in a Mobile home is done the same way as a normal house that mean doors and wiring outlets and switchs will not be found at lowes or home depot
If you go on the roof don't walk on the seams, you can pop them loose but not realize until you get a leak that you have to hunt down. If you own a drone bring it along to get a birds eye view of the roof and sides from above.
Good looking PBY ! It looks strange without your garden. I like how good your pantry looks. I thought you bought a new car as the Acura is so clean and shiny. I wish I had your energy to keep it all going !
LOL The car is an Infinity M35X and no its dirty as all get out. I use to operate a mobile detailing business and there's a few tricks to keep a car lookin good when dirty lol
MANUFACTURED HOMESTEADER another thing to check out is the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame, the reason why you' d want to check out the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame is because depending on the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame condition you'd want to avoid buying a mobile and or manufactured home that has a damaged frame.
My recommendations to look out for depending on the year but I would stay away from aluminum wiring. I had to redo my Mobile home After my neighbor a few doors down for me his place went up in flames because of aluminum wiring
Very helpful....we are not in the market for a used mobile home but still found this interesting. Marty just curious ...would you say your home was in pretty good shape for the age? I think it is except for the twisted frame....but just wanted your thoughts!
Well, honestly I think it is. But it sat for so long all the little issues turn into big problems but thats ok. It's still mine and I'm not homeless, and I'm on the lake and don't have to get up and be a wage slave like I use to be : )
Why don’t you just look at the channel different they are fantastic young couple which have learned on their way how to take a Mobile home and make it into a palace to hard work dedication and research
@@MDC2020 I bought my 1971, 12x65, 10 years ago in a park in the country just outside of town for $50K, my lot fees were $250 per month and now the lot fees are $350 per month (Cheap living). Two years after I bought it I had to move back to the big city for 3 years and one winter the hydro went out and the shower head froze, so my neighbour crawled underneath my trailer which is not easy to do and cut the 1/2 inch PVC water line and put a bolt in it to stop the water then the neighbour called me to tell me what happened, 4 days later I went to the trailer and due to the water damage I had to rip out the bathroom, kitchen and all the flooring. I moved back to the trailer 5 years ago and just crawled under the trailer to fix the waterline 2 days ago lol. I'm good at taring shit apart but not so good at putting it back together again lol, I think I have a contemplation disorder lol, and yes you are right "It's not for everyone" and speaking of shit! Don't ask! lol.
@@MDC2020 Hey, I worked for a shrink for 12 years. He, himself, went to a psychiatrist every two weeks. This is not unusual for psychiatrists because they deal with so much from counseling patients. Towards the end of my tenure with him, he stopped going to his shrink. One day he told me that I needed "help" (he didn't mean with the workload in the office!). My only reply to him was: "Look who's talking!"
@@MDC2020 indeed. My brother just dropped 430k on a house, later learned from the insurance company they won't insure him because all the plumbing is poly-b.
Excellent information! I bought my mobile home in 2011, and it is a 1981 double wide. Here are some things I have had to deal with/fix/upgrade since I’ve lived here; maybe it will help someone to know to check for these things too. Even though my water pipes were wrapped, I had a couple pipe breaks during my first and second winter here, (because of age they just cracked/split), so I ended up having to hire a plumber to put all new pipe in this place; that cost approximately $1,400. After 30+ years, I guess that’s pretty much to be expected, but that was a big one! Then, about a year or so later, my hot water heater bit the dust, so I had to replace that which was approximately $600. These are just a couple examples of issues I’ve had. Just expect that if you buy an older mobile home, things are worn out and getting old (aside from the owner!! 🤣🤣), and will need replacing if they haven’t been already. My biggest piece of advice to everyone buying a mobile home, especially an older one, is to have insurance!! I cannot stress this enough!! It’s not as expensive as you might think; I was very surprised at how affordable it was, especially for someone on a fixed income. When the plumber replaced all of the pipe, the one thing he did not replace was the hot & cold pipe that goes to the bathtub, because it would have meant opening up the wall, and I didn’t have enough money to have that extra work done. (I was lucky to afford it as it was). Well, a couple years ago the cold water one broke and flooded my bathroom, dining room, and part of my kitchen. THANK GOD FOR INSURANCE!! It turned out to be a blessing in disguise because I got a new bathtub and beautiful new flooring in the bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but it was a nightmare there at first! In spite of these issues, I absolutely LOVE my mobile home and wouldn’t trade it for anything. I have poured my blood, sweat and tears into this place, and it is a beautiful home that is all mine, and I plan to live here for the rest of my life, or at least as long as I am able to! I belong to a couple Facebook groups for mobile home owners, and I have noticed that mobile home owners seem to have an extreme amount of pride in their homes. I think it’s because a lot of us do the work on them ourselves, in most cases, and also they are an affordable home for some of us who wouldn’t be able to afford to own a home of our own otherwise. I’m so happy I have this home! ♥️
i looked at a mobile home this morning through the windows, i'm meeting the seller tonight, the floor was particle board! it was missing in spots, no applicants, skirting was missing😦7,000😒prayers that God sends me to the right house for our family that's within our budget but not falling apart either
Thanks for the video. I'm buying a 31 acre property in NH and it has a 1971 mobile home on it. From what I saw doing a quick run through it was in amazingly good shape, someone went through the work to build a roof structure over it with a now 15 year old metal roof, which is in good shape as well. There's a musty smell which concerns me but no signs of water damage or rot. I'll have to make a second visit to inspect closer but for us we want the land, the mobile home is a bonus plus there's already septic, water, electrical and high speed internet.
Good info. I have considered investigating the doublewides for sale in 55+ communities in FL.
They looks clean and move in ready and peaceful living.
Negative: Some homes are priced right but lawn care, utilities, fees for the community, etc. prohibits my going that route.
Oh, and don't forget the alligators and hurricanes.
Decided to remain in GA.
Lesson: due diligence!
Great video. Another thing I could add is if the mobile home has sheet rock walls, do a gentle push with your finger at the bottom of the wall where it Meets the floor. Just like the video said with the paneling if it gives a good bit or feels spongy then there is probably some water damage on the inside of the wall.
That's a great idea!
Good information, if the windows work...or need new.
Hey Marty, Where your trailer is missing the skirting on the front side, frame in 2inch closed cell foam board (ISO) you won't regret it, especially in the winter months. The critters won't mess with it and you can put a finish skirt over it later.
I plan on building a treated 2x4 frame then covering it with T1-11 then insulating the inside of it. But that's way low on my list of priorities currently.
@@MDC2020 Here I am telling you what to do with your trailer? LOL, Oh the irony in that Lol, I think I'll crack a beer and THINK about what and WHEN I'm going to do with my trailer? lol, You might be motivating me Marty? lol, I'll let you know how later how much work I got done today or how many beers I drank instead lol.
Wow, that is a big mobile home. Did not realize the area it takes up.
if the metal siding is loose the wood behind will be rotted. check in window opening for signs of water stains and rotted wood.
The tarp like stuff under newer trailers is called bottom board and should not have holes or be hanging down. oh yeah nothing in a Mobile home is done the same way as a normal house that mean doors and wiring outlets and switchs will not be found at lowes or home depot
If you go on the roof don't walk on the seams, you can pop them loose but not realize until you get a leak that you have to hunt down. If you own a drone bring it along to get a birds eye view of the roof and sides from above.
Good looking PBY ! It looks strange without your garden. I like how good your pantry looks. I thought you bought a new car as the Acura is so clean and shiny. I wish I had your energy to keep it all going !
LOL The car is an Infinity M35X and no its dirty as all get out. I use to operate a mobile detailing business and there's a few tricks to keep a car lookin good when dirty lol
Wish I saw this before buying mine! Very informative thank you!
This subscriber had a great idea to ask you about this. This info can be gold!
Glad you think so!
Thank you I was just looking at few mobile homes this weekend
Your welcome Lechelle : )
MANUFACTURED HOMESTEADER another thing to check out is the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame, the reason why you' d want to check out the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame is because depending on the mobile and or the manufactured homes frame condition you'd want to avoid buying a mobile and or manufactured home that has a damaged frame.
Thank you!!!! 💖 that help Me a lot.. thank you for your time making this video!!
Can I borrow your friend for crawling underneath when I go look at some!😂😂😂
ty for these tips
Noticed the planes hanging. You a model plane builder?
My recommendations to look out for depending on the year but I would stay away from aluminum wiring. I had to redo my Mobile home After my neighbor a few doors down for me his place went up in flames because of aluminum wiring
Anyone know if asbestos would be in 50s and 60s mobile home ceilings
Very helpful....we are not in the market for a used mobile home but still found this interesting. Marty just curious ...would you say your home was in pretty good shape for the age? I think it is except for the twisted frame....but just wanted your thoughts!
Well, honestly I think it is. But it sat for so long all the little issues turn into big problems but thats ok. It's still mine and I'm not homeless, and I'm on the lake and don't have to get up and be a wage slave like I use to be : )
@@MDC2020 yes so true...it was vacant for a long time! Thanks for all you share! You are going to have an awesome home ...and it's all yours!👍
is that your own land ?seems like a quiet place
Could you please tell me what is means when you have black soot all the time I am cleaning it all the time it is black soot that is hard to see
I love the work yu are doing on your mobile home do yu ever get tired of all the work?
LOL Yea I do almost everyday. That's why I tend to take on several projects at a time so i don't get burned out completely
Why don’t you just look at the channel different they are fantastic young couple which have learned on their way how to take a Mobile home and make it into a palace to hard work dedication and research
I'll check them out.
So to put it simply Alexandra, Don't buy one like Marty's! lol, I'm just kidding Marty lol.
HAHA I mean it the truth. It's not for everyone that's for sure. But I'm a glutton for punishment lol
@@MDC2020 I bought my 1971, 12x65, 10 years ago in a park in the country just outside of town for $50K, my lot fees were $250 per month and now the lot fees are $350 per month (Cheap living). Two years after I bought it I had to move back to the big city for 3 years and one winter the hydro went out and the shower head froze, so my neighbour crawled underneath my trailer which is not easy to do and cut the 1/2 inch PVC water line and put a bolt in it to stop the water then the neighbour called me to tell me what happened, 4 days later I went to the trailer and due to the water damage I had to rip out the bathroom, kitchen and all the flooring. I moved back to the trailer 5 years ago and just crawled under the trailer to fix the waterline 2 days ago lol. I'm good at taring shit apart but not so good at putting it back together again lol, I think I have a contemplation disorder lol, and yes you are right "It's not for everyone" and speaking of shit! Don't ask! lol.
HAHAHAHA but we get it done sooner or later.
Jajjaj His home looks better right now....🥰
Thanks for the information 🙏✌️👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇲✝️🛐🔨
Another thing to look for...a good psychiatrist! Mobile homes can be full of expensive troubles.
HAHAHA no different than a older home.
@@MDC2020 Hey, I worked for a shrink for 12 years. He, himself, went to a psychiatrist every two weeks. This is not unusual for psychiatrists because they deal with so much from counseling patients. Towards the end of my tenure with him, he stopped going to his shrink. One day he told me that I needed "help" (he didn't mean with the workload in the office!). My only reply to him was: "Look who's talking!"
@@MDC2020 indeed. My brother just dropped 430k on a house, later learned from the insurance company they won't insure him because all the plumbing is poly-b.