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re: How many of you live in a trailer?
Posted on 1/13/26 at 2:45 am to cbree88
Posted on 1/13/26 at 2:45 am to cbree88
Are you talking about living in a trailer park or on a piece of land? New or used? Either way, the costs have followed regular housing. They can be close to or more expensive than traditional builds with more headache. Concrete pad, utilities, resale value, etc.
The whole package can run you $250,000+ with a monthly payment that's not much different than a standard house.
The whole package can run you $250,000+ with a monthly payment that's not much different than a standard house.
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Posted on 1/13/26 at 2:52 am to cbree88
Moved out at 17 rented a trailer moved 2 friends in to pay the rent. Wasn't bad. Just purchased some property with a modular home on it, moving in a few weeks. The ultimate plan is to sell it and build a house. At first I was against the modular home but after my wife convinced me to go and look at it it's built the same or better than most cookie cutter subdivision houses. It's framed 2X6 with a metal roof, insurance is cheap. The only thing I really didn't like about it was the AC closet was not finished like a house and the coil and air handler are "off brand" other than that seems solid. Will report back if it sucks.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 4:27 am to cbree88
It was cheap. Really cheap.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 4:44 am to cbree88
Got one at my deer lease in south texas. Works well enough
Posted on 1/13/26 at 5:07 am to SETH6180
There are small communities of them here. Honestly way nicer than the trailer parks in Georgia. Hell, most of them have HOAs. Florida does a better job at Trailer Parks than Georgia
Most of them have fences, are landscaped and kept up. We have a lot of seasonal people here and my guess is that half of them are owned by people up north who only live in them a few months a year.
Most of them have fences, are landscaped and kept up. We have a lot of seasonal people here and my guess is that half of them are owned by people up north who only live in them a few months a year.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 5:30 am to cbree88
We have an "old" 3 bedroom two bath trailer at a lake in North Louisiana, I love staying in it and dream of making the permanent move one day.
My dad bought the lot, dock, boathouse and trailer for $18,000 back in the 80's.
It has a huge wooden deck on the back that goes out about 15' from the water
My dad bought the lot, dock, boathouse and trailer for $18,000 back in the 80's.
It has a huge wooden deck on the back that goes out about 15' from the water
Posted on 1/13/26 at 5:42 am to cbree88
Wife and I did for 1 year when we first got married
Posted on 1/13/26 at 5:47 am to Merica
Lmfao this right here.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 5:50 am to cbree88
We used one as a fishing camp in grand isle. It was perfect for what we used it for
Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:27 am to cbree88
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For those of you who have lived in one, what was it like? What were the pros and cons of it?
Every weekend at the lake. So much nicer than a camper. Nothing worse than a family being cramped up in a camper when its raining outside.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:29 am to cbree88
Lived in one in college. It was fine, no real issues. Was a double wide though. Make a lot of sound moving through.
Those floor vents are heavenly in summer though. Throw a blanket over one and take a nap.
Those floor vents are heavenly in summer though. Throw a blanket over one and take a nap.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:29 am to cbree88
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Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:31 am to NytroBud
We live in a van about 6 to 8 months a year. Retirement is glorious
Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:54 am to cbree88
I did when the wife (no pics) were young and poor. It did its job well and housed us for a few years until we were able to build a house. I thank my luck stars it survived Katrina unscathed.
Pros: It did its job in the short term.
Cons: The one we had was from the early 90’s. Not energy efficient so electricity bills were high. I believe maintenance can be an issue if you plan on living in one long term. Stuff like cabinets and flooring aren’t exactly top of the line stuff.
Then again, they may make them a lot I better now. More efficient, etc. but I haven’t looked at new ones.
Pros: It did its job in the short term.
Cons: The one we had was from the early 90’s. Not energy efficient so electricity bills were high. I believe maintenance can be an issue if you plan on living in one long term. Stuff like cabinets and flooring aren’t exactly top of the line stuff.
Then again, they may make them a lot I better now. More efficient, etc. but I haven’t looked at new ones.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 6:56 am
Posted on 1/13/26 at 6:57 am to cbree88
I’d rather a trailer on 500 acres than a $500k house on 1/2 acres, less property taxes by far.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:03 am to cbree88
I’ll say this.
Trailer park pu-tang is some of the best pu-tang you can get.
Trailer park pu-tang is some of the best pu-tang you can get.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:07 am to N2cars
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You always walk in a straight line.
Former owner of a Fleetwood 14' x 70', it served me well in Bayou Blue, LA.
I've lived in a few single shotgun houses in N.O. over the years and it's the same effect. Front door usually aligns with the back door and all the doorways leading from front to back.
Walk in the front door and see through the entire house.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:08 am to cbree88
Buddy of mine lived in one on his property while he developed/built. He dug a pond, built a shop and then eventually a house. Took him about 3-4 years total iirc. Said he would have been perfectly happy staying in the trailer forever and he could have retired 10 years sooner but his wife would have divorced him. But as far as living in one he had zero complaints.
This post was edited on 1/13/26 at 7:09 am
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:08 am to SaintsTiger
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Trailer park pu-tang is some of the best pu-tang you can get.
Posted on 1/13/26 at 7:09 am to cbree88
I lived in a used renovated trailer (that I fixed myself) that I bought for 18k and put about 7k in renovations from the time I graduated until I moved to Texas. Only had to pay $250 in lot rent every month. Was able to pay off my student loans about 4 years earlier than scheduled and save up for a $30k down payment on my house in Clear Lake.
Paying overpriced rent isn't the flex you think it is.
Paying overpriced rent isn't the flex you think it is.
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