Manufactured and Mobile Homes

It normally runs $30-50 installed.

The CSA sticker is a dark green colour with a thin ring of Gold around it. A Large C with SA inside it is at top. The ser # is in a small white rectangle at bottom

This sticker is a dark green/blue colour with a thin gold edging. It's about 3 inches round and has the letter C at the top, surrounding SA in white. Your serial # is on the very bottom in a small white rectangle. Actual numbers are about 1/8 inch (4 mm ) high and often hard to read.

central AC unit - sometimes after any AC unit shuts off, you might hear the refrigerant gurgling in the lines, that is normal.

window AC - older AC units had water draining out of the back end of it, this is the moisture removed from the air in the room.

Newer AC units usually do not have any water draining out, the water is splashed on the hot coils in the back end, where it evaporates, which helps get rid of the heat and makes the unit operate more efficiently. it is normal.

You consult any realty agents who deal with mobile homes ( there are many ) read all local papers and finally, visit all mobile parks to find homes where the final owner may have left it unoccupied. -You will be surprised how many are owned by mortgage companies or banks.

It's going to be difficult; (if not impossible). First contact Redman at the related link to see if they still have schematics dating back that far.

Ultimately, you may have to make your own schematic. I have inspected literally thousands of mobile homes in the production phase, for dozens of manufacturers. The method I use to see what is on a particular circuit, is to turn off all of the circuit breakers, except one, and using a polarity checker (or by switching on various lights) identify which outlets are still on; thereby identifying which circuit its on.

For guidance, lights are normally on 15 amp, and there are normally 2-4 lighting circuits in a home. (Lighting circuits are any circuit which is not a small appliance, laundry or special circuit). Living rooms, bedrooms and utility rooms will normally be on a 15 amp circuit.

There will two (or more), 20 amp circuits run to the kitchen recepts. The recepts over the countertops are required to be on a minimum of two different circuits. The dinning room can be run off of one of the kitchen circuits, or it can be on it's own 20 amp circuit. Back in 91 the family room would have been on a 20 amp circuit from the kitchen.

Bathrooms require a GFCI protected outlet, and it usually is continued out to protect the exterior outlet.

Laundry area recept will be 20 amp, which will serve the washer and a gas dryer (electric dryer is on a separate circuit at 240 volt, 30 amp).

Of course the 240 volts circuits are obvious to their use, water heaters are normally 25 amp (possibly 30 but that would be oversizing), dryer- 30 amp, electric furnace- 70-90 amp, a/c- 30- 50 amp, etc. Circuit breakers which have two handles tied together are 240 volt appliances).

Determining "how" the wires are run, from which recept to the next, is much more difficult, especially after the home is built. A few basic rules are 'usually' followed.

Usually, a circuit runs to the closest outlet and to each in succession using the shortest run of wire. All recepts on exterior walls will run in dado's on the wall, interior cables may either drop from the ceiling, come up from below floor or run in dado's in the walls. Most commonly, a circuit is run on the exterior wall, and feeds recepts in the same room by continuing into the interior walls (from the sidewall).

If you are thinking of adding an outlet to an existing circuit, be very careful that you fully understand exactly what you are doing. I strongly recommend you get a building permit at your local building department and follow any instructions he may give.

Remember this, if you are work causes a fire, (even after you sell the home and move on), you will be held libel for the total loss. And, your insurance company may not be willing to pay based on the fact you did this without a permit (AKA it's against the law ever where in the US).

If you are having a problem in the wiring, isolating the various outlets will tell you if any are not working, and possibly lead you to conclude where the fault may lie. Just remember that the circuit starts at the panelbox and usually through up the outside wall.

The value of a 1978 mobile home can vary significantly based on factors such as its condition, location, size, and any renovations or upgrades made over the years. On average, older mobile homes like those from 1978 may range from a few thousand dollars to around $20,000. However, it's essential to consult local listings, appraisers, or real estate agents to get a more accurate valuation specific to your area. Additionally, keep in mind that mobile homes often depreciate over time, unlike traditional homes.

Yes, at least in Canada, a mobile or modular home is classed and taxed as a dwelling.

I can see no reason why not .

You bolt them under the frame in the proper position. If you have not done this before, leave it to the movers.

It depends on how high and the flatness of pad and size of 'bricks'

-Mine is that size and has about 300, 9x16 concrete breezeblocks in groups of 12.

Pictures of home interiors can give you good ideas for what to do with your own home if you're stumped. They can also be educational on what not to do.

As with many things, 'value is in the eye of the beholder' !

YES, of course. All home water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners etc are the same as in a small regular house.

The accurate name is a Mobile home, or a Modular home.

The more slangy term is 'trailer' -but technically a 'trailer' is something that can just be hooked onto a truck and driven away. - This can not be done easily with Mobile or Modular homes. It can be done, but takes considerable preparation and requires special trucks and special permits to go on highways.

Another slang term is "Tornado Magnet".

Legally - until the end of the notice period. After that period expires - technically you are committing the act of trespass - and can be arrested !

It might. Some "manufactured homes" are "double wides," but it's also possible to make them in such a way that if you didn't know in advance how it was constructed you might think it was built in place like a "normal" house.

It is likely the person to whom you make your payments or if it is a mobile home park, you should inquire at the rental office.

It is likely the person to whom you make your payments or if it is a mobile home park, you should inquire at the rental office.

It is likely the person to whom you make your payments or if it is a mobile home park, you should inquire at the rental office.

It is likely the person to whom you make your payments or if it is a mobile home park, you should inquire at the rental office.

Yes, a 42x80 mobile home can fit on a half-acre lot, as half an acre is approximately 21,780 square feet, while the mobile home occupies 3,360 square feet. However, it's important to consider local zoning regulations, set-back requirements, and any additional space needed for utilities, driveways, or landscaping. Always check with local authorities to ensure compliance with all regulations before placing a mobile home on the lot.

If you are in US, take the number of the mobile to the State DMV. If they don't know, they will at least be able to advise you further.

Double the wide.

That can be a very complicated and demanding business. I would recommend that you first work for a moving company before branching out on your own in that business.

Depending on the company, some were wood panelling and some were fibre-board.