Wow, I feel awful … Wow, I feel awful for you! It is a shame and a sham! I have had several and have had mixed results. It is all I can afford though. Resale sucks too…especially when buying new!
I live in a 1971 … I live in a 1971 fleet wood 24×60 mobile home and it never have any issue’s except the heating and cooling but other than that its a very good built home. Just u hate the aluminum wire other than that its freaking nice!
Here’s an Idea. Not … Here’s an Idea. Not know if this is feasible but if you could invent a moisture sensor with an alarm so when it detects water it trips the alarm, you could make a fortune selling it right back to the company that ripped you off and all Mfg. home owners as well. Just an idea
Water is an enemy … Water is an enemy but the vapor barrier is the biggest problem. If you place the home on a foundation cut slits in the barrier with a razor blade where the water lines run. I had a virtual pool liner with feet of water standing before I found I had a problem. To bad there is no one in the media, courts or government that will tell you that, only me.
I know water is the … I know water is the enemy of a mobile home. If I get one I will insist they allow me to coat the top and under side of the sub floor with gallons of Thompsons water seal. If they wont allow this, then I wont buy it.
Mine has the same … Mine has the same walls. I do not know about Clayton. I do know that some companies change names every so many years to throw people off.
What about Clayton … What about Clayton homes? I checked with BBB and they have an A+ rating. Does this happen to all mobile homes? I was looking at the one with sheetrock walls :-/
I feel ur pain, my … I feel ur pain, my insurance wouldn`t even come through when I had city road crew destroy my foundation. They called a few weeks ago asking if I will up my premiums. Those greedy SOBs. I`m thinking of boycotting the insurance company now. Instead of paying them Il put that money in savings for when I need it.. What`s the point of having insurance if u`l never use it?
They used cheap … They used cheap materials for some things and quality for others.Also, one side of home is poorly put together,while other side is great.I picture it rolling down an assembly line,workers on one side being hungover,while the ones on the other side okay. Also, I think CEO’s should live in one for 6 months or so to see the many little things that should be done different to make for easier living, like the master bath’s door opening inward and not out. It wouldn’t cost them more either.
It is easier to … It is easier to place a young lady at the phone and not let anything past her. She will pass it along and they will call me back, right? The increase in insurance and recent property taxes along with the second mortgage is about to finish me off. Years of struggle and not an ounce of support from anyone.
I watched this … I watched this again and I one thing that really stands out to me, is that it would not be that difficult for the manufacturer to have fixed this.
They make these homes because they are easy to build. They could have sent out some guys and supplies and fixed your home within a day or two. It seems their reputation is no more important to them than their customers.
It is unbelievable … It is unbelievable that they can get away with this. Another example of corporations steamrolling the little guy. If it is any consolation I am grateful that you shared your story and I will NEVER give those companies my business. It should be criminal to stomp on the American dream the way they did.
Sad that I should … Sad that I should pay for hurricane rates just because I bought this Manufactured home. years have past and I still cant move to another company. Sounds like Florida with this home would have been total ruin.
$1500 a year for … $1500 a year for insurance? That’s cheap. I am located in Florida and my insurance is $1600 a year for a home that is worth $33,000. My dad lives in Ohio in a home that is worth $80,000 and his insurance is $600 a year. Your insurance isn’t that expensive. If you don’t like those prices, try moving down to Florida for a few years and then you’ll see what real insurance prices are.
Just to follow up.. … Just to follow up…in no way am I trivializing your experience. These things DO happen, and people need to deal with reputable dealers in manu purchases just like they need to deal with reputable contractors in building a stick built. I’m truly sorry for what you’ve had to go through.
Wow. I really do … Wow. I really do feel your pain…and I do deal with manufactured homes professionally. Manus are like any other purchase. You can find all kinds of horror stories about cars or stick built homes as well, but we shouldn’t stop making those purchases. There are good homes and bad ones out there. The best thing to do is to completely check ou the home prior to closing and if you have ANY questions, hire a reputable inpsector to check things out. I hope things work out for you better in the future.
I’m not a dealer, … I’m not a dealer, just someone who is happy about the deal I recieved on a good home. My home is a “General home” they are located outside of Atlanta and I have alot of quality materials in here. That is why I bought it. I got a 2100 sq. ‘ home for 65k. I saw other good ones also like Clayton and Scotbilt. I think homes last longer in the south because of our weather. I do not deal with snow or ice. Mine is also a wind zone 2 because I am near the coast. The house I have is only sold in the SE.
before you consider a manufactured home you should check out the many posts others have made to rip off sites
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Check out my videos …
Check out my videos i have a few on mobil home roofes
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Who the would …
Who the would buy something from a guy named Tom RAPER….. lol
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I just bought one …
I just bought one and am having trouble with roof leaking. They are blaming it on ice daming
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Can’t say I have …
Can’t say I have ever heard of putting a vapor barrier under a mobile/manufactured home. They need good air flow under there.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Wow, I feel awful …
Wow, I feel awful for you! It is a shame and a sham! I have had several and have had mixed results. It is all I can afford though. Resale sucks too…especially when buying new!
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I live in a 1971 …
I live in a 1971 fleet wood 24×60 mobile home and it never have any issue’s except the heating and cooling but other than that its a very good built home. Just u hate the aluminum wire other than that its freaking nice!
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Here’s an Idea. Not …
Here’s an Idea. Not know if this is feasible but if you could invent a moisture sensor with an alarm so when it detects water it trips the alarm, you could make a fortune selling it right back to the company that ripped you off and all Mfg. home owners as well. Just an idea
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Water is an enemy …
Water is an enemy but the vapor barrier is the biggest problem. If you place the home on a foundation cut slits in the barrier with a razor blade where the water lines run. I had a virtual pool liner with feet of water standing before I found I had a problem. To bad there is no one in the media, courts or government that will tell you that, only me.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I know water is the …
I know water is the enemy of a mobile home. If I get one I will insist they allow me to coat the top and under side of the sub floor with gallons of Thompsons water seal. If they wont allow this, then I wont buy it.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Mine has the same …
Mine has the same walls. I do not know about Clayton. I do know that some companies change names every so many years to throw people off.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
What about Clayton …
What about Clayton homes? I checked with BBB and they have an A+ rating. Does this happen to all mobile homes? I was looking at the one with sheetrock walls :-/
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
It’s called …
It’s called hurricanes.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
you got raped by …
you got raped by Tom Raper.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I feel ur pain, my …
I feel ur pain, my insurance wouldn`t even come through when I had city road crew destroy my foundation. They called a few weeks ago asking if I will up my premiums. Those greedy SOBs. I`m thinking of boycotting the insurance company now. Instead of paying them Il put that money in savings for when I need it.. What`s the point of having insurance if u`l never use it?
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
They used cheap …
They used cheap materials for some things and quality for others.Also, one side of home is poorly put together,while other side is great.I picture it rolling down an assembly line,workers on one side being hungover,while the ones on the other side okay. Also, I think CEO’s should live in one for 6 months or so to see the many little things that should be done different to make for easier living, like the master bath’s door opening inward and not out. It wouldn’t cost them more either.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
It is easier to …
It is easier to place a young lady at the phone and not let anything past her. She will pass it along and they will call me back, right? The increase in insurance and recent property taxes along with the second mortgage is about to finish me off. Years of struggle and not an ounce of support from anyone.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I watched this …
I watched this again and I one thing that really stands out to me, is that it would not be that difficult for the manufacturer to have fixed this.
They make these homes because they are easy to build. They could have sent out some guys and supplies and fixed your home within a day or two. It seems their reputation is no more important to them than their customers.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
It is unbelievable …
It is unbelievable that they can get away with this. Another example of corporations steamrolling the little guy. If it is any consolation I am grateful that you shared your story and I will NEVER give those companies my business. It should be criminal to stomp on the American dream the way they did.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Sad that I should …
Sad that I should pay for hurricane rates just because I bought this Manufactured home. years have past and I still cant move to another company. Sounds like Florida with this home would have been total ruin.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
$1500 a year for …
$1500 a year for insurance? That’s cheap. I am located in Florida and my insurance is $1600 a year for a home that is worth $33,000. My dad lives in Ohio in a home that is worth $80,000 and his insurance is $600 a year. Your insurance isn’t that expensive. If you don’t like those prices, try moving down to Florida for a few years and then you’ll see what real insurance prices are.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Just to follow up.. …
Just to follow up…in no way am I trivializing your experience. These things DO happen, and people need to deal with reputable dealers in manu purchases just like they need to deal with reputable contractors in building a stick built. I’m truly sorry for what you’ve had to go through.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
Wow. I really do …
Wow. I really do feel your pain…and I do deal with manufactured homes professionally. Manus are like any other purchase. You can find all kinds of horror stories about cars or stick built homes as well, but we shouldn’t stop making those purchases. There are good homes and bad ones out there. The best thing to do is to completely check ou the home prior to closing and if you have ANY questions, hire a reputable inpsector to check things out. I hope things work out for you better in the future.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
dont buy it!
look …
dont buy it!
look elsewhere if your in doubt
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
I’m not a dealer, …
I’m not a dealer, just someone who is happy about the deal I recieved on a good home. My home is a “General home” they are located outside of Atlanta and I have alot of quality materials in here. That is why I bought it. I got a 2100 sq. ‘ home for 65k. I saw other good ones also like Clayton and Scotbilt. I think homes last longer in the south because of our weather. I do not deal with snow or ice. Mine is also a wind zone 2 because I am near the coast. The house I have is only sold in the SE.
April 20th, 2010 at 11:34 am
You sound like a …
You sound like a dealer. paper trim, plastic screen frames. Great home? give me a break