3 Reasons Single Wides are Better than Double Wide Manufactured Homes

3 Reasons Single Wides are Better than Double Wide Manufactured Homes When purchasing a manufactured or what some people call a mobile home one of the first decisions you will have to make is between a single wide or a double wide. Both are great options but depending on your personal situation one is going to be a better option for you. In this video I talk about a few of the ways single wides are better than double wides so you can make the right decision for your family when you buy a manufactured home!
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[@tamarar.4642]

THIS IS WHY I DECIDED TO KEEP MY 1985 TRAILER! I don't need all that room, im getting older, i bought it for $7000 no note in good condition ,and EVERY upgrade I've made has been cheap considering the cost of a new house for high quality replacements. My 7 windows double pane $900, leveling the house $400, 3 sinks $80, 2 facets $75, roof with over hang and gutters $1,000, replacing wood paneling in 2 rooms $300, 2 mini split air conditioning and heat 20,000 btu $1,000, etc. Im not even close to being done yet LOL! I've done most of what I've mentioned myself! I was thinking of selling it then i thought to myself why go buy new, cause unnecessary stress, and not have the layout I want. I look at ytube videos for remodeling ideas and get to work. I just finished my mother of pearl backsplash, painting my kitchen cabinets java from general finish, painted every ceiling, trim, crown molding, door knobs, doors, and waxing my floors this month! I plan to get new insulation and new wrap around porch next year. I forgot i had new electrical put in half the house too. When im done it will be a new house with no note, loan or stress. My husband come home he don't know what will be tore up but i try to get it together before has a heart attack especially when i tore down the paneling lol.

[@KerryTarnow]

Hi Tamara, no note sounds amazing! That must be good livin. Haha the thought of your husband coming home to a torn up house gave me a good laugh, keep it up!

[@tamarar.4642]

@@KerryTarnow 😂😂😂😂 I just give him a kiss lol. I did tell him I don't mess with stuff by myself that can kill me, burn the house down ,and/or i can't get help from a professional working beside me lol! We have a neighbor that can do ANYTHING, so thats who i call lol. He came home the other day and i was cleaning straw off the roof lol. I told him if he move that ladder NO HOME COOKED DINNER FOR A WEEK LOL! This is it for us if something major needs to be done we fix it.

[@mikejennings6352]

Agree. I seek single wide. For Disability. My current 900.square feet. Single wide bigger then I'm interested. Ty

[@mildredwebster2822]

What is your lot rent??? I think single wides are just as good also

[@Arizona_lilly]

Wow 😊

[@lonhnguyen9815]

It is a very good book for beginners as well as for those that are already into kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt A very good basic ebook to keep as a reference too. I like it and the way the subject matter is presented. It has humor and that helps with the reading.

[@lisalee2885]

I'm a property manager and have handled many moves of single and double wides....its a lot of work and the double wide is twice the work. Being in California I can tell you a single wide handles earth quakes much better. You dont have the marriage line and two sides seperating which i have seen after EQ. Also I did a single wide then got permits and added 2 bedrooms on one side and a laundry room on the other....turned out great 😁💜

[@KerryTarnow]

I've never considered earth quakes, that isn't a concern where I am. Very interesting, thanks for sharing!

[@oreos40]

IF you legally added on to a manufactured home it was set on a full foundation on a full foundation susceptibility to damage would be a wash. nation wide manufactured housing is built to the same or more ridgid building codes so if married correctly the damagability between manufactured and site built actually weighs in in favor of a manufactured home

[@jeanbaker2087]

I moved a 16 x 80 120 miles and it was the easiest move I have ever done. There are good homes and bad homes. Do your research. The more axles a home has the better. I have lived in mobile homes for close to 40 years, and I love them. They are far more affordable than site-built homes. Right now I have a 14 x 76 1983 Madrid. I bought it used and only paid $2,700 in 2005.

[@mildredwebster2822]

You got a good deal

[@Denise-wj4yy]

I absolutely love this video..the information is especially for someone like me on a budget

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Denise! Glad you like it 😊

[@Denise-wj4yy]

@@KerryTarnow ♥️

[@ronalddean4834]

I'm at the point in life where a double wide is way to much. A 1 bedroom single wide is all I need. And sometimes I wonder if it may be to big. Beginning life and at the end of life we don't need a lot of space. Thanks for sharing and the information.

[@raymond19001]

I agree that someone living alone might consider just one bedroom but I would get two bedroom. That second bedroom or den would come in handy as a computer room and small storage area. I would prefer that than having my computer desk setup in the living room or in my bedroom and my closet filled with things that I want to keep. For example Christmas tree and decorations,

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats true, the second bedroom is nice to have.

[@sherrysharp4464]

Awe , you sound so sad. I hope you have a wonderful year!

[@Perich29]

You could buy two of the single wide, one the longer one would be your main house and the short single could be your office, clubhouse, or movie theater.

[@makeminetexas3494]

I was really wanting a double wide, and this video made me rethink that choice. The doubles I've liked all cost about as much as my stick house, and then I'll have to add the cost of land. I appreciate all this information that sounds basic, but I wouldn't have thought of on my own.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad to hear it!

[@kaylamar1288]

My husband and I own acreage and we've been wanting to put a double wide on it, but have been struggling trying to figure out how to do it in a way where we will have little to no debt after it's all said and done. Last night was the first time we considered a single wide. We could pay cash once we sell our current home and be completely debt free. Definitely something to think about. We just have to find one that will work for our family of 6 nicely. 🙃

[@KerryTarnow]

That's awesome! Being totally debt free would be amazing, hopefully you can find something that works

[@moroccocerrito2758]

look into a 16x80 mobile home witch would be 1280sq feet

[@kaylamar1288]

@@moroccocerrito2758 Thank you! We actually found a 16×76 we fell in love with and have decided to go with. Very close to your suggestion! ☺️

[@tamarar.4642]

That's what me and my husband did! We bought a single wide for $7000 and remodeled every room except one using only cash from selling my brick home. We will be debt free this year besides my SUV I plan to get LOL. If something happens and one of us lose a job we will be fine because we've almost met our goal of having a 1yr emergency fund. I want my husband to retire in 10yrs so we can travel while homeschooling. Just plan out ALL of the what if's before you do it! We planned just in case one of us lost a job and I DID LOL! I was a CNA but had to stop working to homeschool during covid and we decided to make it permanent. We are living comfortable on one income, one car, letting go of unnecessary things, and LOTS of prayer LOL.

[@riverratrvr9225]

Kerry, thanks for this video. It was so helpful for me. Single is what I've decided on. Lumber prices are definitely going up, and being a senior of a fixed income, it's in my budget. Freight is really a lot, but here in Texas, I'll make out better with a factory build a couple hundred miles away with a single. Thanks again!

[@KerryTarnow]

Having a factory that close is certainly a big win! Thanks for watching

[@claireconley8522]

I agree with all you said. I had a 14 X 80 mobile home and *LOVED* it!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats awesome! 14x80 is huge 🙌🏼

[@alexandraadinicole1307]

Another reason a single wide can be a better option is - the marriage walls are often a problem - that goes undetected until years later. This issue with water intrusion as a result of the marriage walls when combing the two halves are often not detected until a wind event occurs and water intrusion is noted. This is seen frequently in a claim filed for insurance and unless it can be demonstrated that an exterior opening from a covered peril (namely wind and or hail) - often the costs from this water intrusion does not become part of a covered insurance claim. There are fewer insurance policies written to include for wind-driven rain, which would not require an exterior (physical) wind or hail created opening for mobile homes and once water is noticeable inside = it has been slowly leaking undetected, which creates another concern. You do not have the combining walls and or floors in a single wide, thus preventing this routine issue. A proper set up is essential but there is always that potential when you marry two sides together that you generally do not have in a single wide. The company or individual(s) who handled your set up may not be even in business or the 'warranty' will no longer be in effect by time you are aware there was a issue. A standard insurance contract is not designed to afford coverage for a installation or manufacturer defect.

[@hybridsnowleopard]

Single wide is just overall much easier to maintain compared to their double-wide counterpart. Me living in a manufactured home for the past 3 years, I don't know if I want to move back into a house on foundation yet.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats the truth! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@COPDAD60632]

Great video, I am a cop in Chicago, I pulled the plug and moving to Indiana, going manufactured. Thanks for the help.

[@KerryTarnow]

Nice! Glad to help 🙌🏼

[@riverratrvr9225]

Thanks for your service, I'm sure it is a stressful job, especially in the windy city. I visited and fell in love with Chicago! We ate at Uno's pizza, lol, had to have some famous pie. Best wishes in Indiana! Take care.

[@COPDAD60632]

@@riverratrvr9225 Illinois passed H.B. 163, THEY just Decriminalize Heroin and Fentanyl , also in the new law a Police Officer can not pull out his gun, till after someone is hurt. My friend wherever you are stay safe.

[@zoey1811954]

John Allan So sad 😞 Oregon did the same. So sad 😞

[@momof2momof2]

I live in a double wide and wouldn't go smaller. There is an old expression: The cheap comes out expensive. Once people put all of their things in a single wide, they are wanting more room. Yes having fewer things is the answer in any dwelling, but for me, and my family of 3 adults, our 26 x 52, craftsman style with a beautiful front porch, is right.We live in AZ in a resort, and I paid , brand new in 2018, $100,000. I would never move it, I'd just sell it. tfs

[@KerryTarnow]

Wow sounds like you got a great deal, nicely done!

[@momof2momof2]

@@KerryTarnow Thank you! :)

[@Rosicrisp]

We paid 33k for our 08 dbl wde (2018 foreclosure) our neighbor early this year sold his for 85k and overall ours is so much better and we got a new roof last year his is original 2000 roof a d no central ac You’re welcome to check out a video I have of the remodeling from 2018-20 ...dave Ramsey can take a hike lol

[@donnaaranda5970]

The best imo is the extra wide between a single and double. They just don't make enough. My perfect home would be a 18×90

[@KerryTarnow]

Wow 18x90 would be awesome!

[@Atalanta571]

Depends on where you live. Here in Iowa, singles are pretty much allowed only in parks. And with the corporations buying up parks and jacking the lot rent higher. The lowest priced park here in Des Moines is 275.00 per month. And if the park would be sold, the corp buying it would double the lot rent right after the purchase. Unless you have 10 acres of land, then you can. But who can afford that?

[@timnewman1172]

Acreages are the best bet, but you are either going to pay thru the nose or drive a bit farther to be in the city...

[@timnewman1172]

Another option is the smaller towns that don't have as strict requirements for setbacks, etc. I know for fact of towns within 45 minutes of the city that would welcome new manufactured homes!

[@ellsmere58]

Same here in Connecticut, only allowed in mobile parks

[@mildredwebster2822]

$275 is extraordinary lot rent. Here in Ames it starts at $400. Once the parks are bought out they male sure you can't afford the lot rent so it's a tear down to build apartments and Condo's

[@jroar123]

I have been watching KB Homes build houses on the wooded lot that use to be behind my house. Note: They sold off all the hardwood trees that had been there for 100 years. It takes them about 14 days to completely build a house. The difference I see from their homes and a Mobil home seems to be wall thickness, ceiling, windows, etc.

[@squidbeard492]

I'm guessing kb has the thinner walls :/

[@dougn2350]

I plan on buying a single wide for my retirement years. I want at least 16ft wide but 18 wide would be perfect. Add an oversized 2 car garage on the lot, a large deck partially covered and I'm set

[@KerryTarnow]

That sounds like a great plan!

[@dougn2350]

@@KerryTarnow ... and low property tax too

[@TKOin2life]

Me too, I already have land. I intend to do it in stages. Do the septic then foundation and electric poles and then finally purchase the home. I intend to add decks and a sunroom and carport.

[@dabprod]

I've sold thousands of them. Was a dealer from way back in the mid 60's. Best bang for the buck in housing.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats awesome! Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@generalinbox3740]

This is fantastic info. My day job is in vacant land buying/selling I don't know anything about this stuff but learning

[@melvinmcgee127]

Thank u Kerry? I really love this video. Now I’m going to buy a single wide trailer now. Thanks for the information u gave us on the video

[@thomasjust2663]

This video is great, I had no idea a double wide meant so much extra labor

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! I’m actually just putting the finishing touches on a video stating 3 reasons doubles are better than singles. It’ll be up tomorrow

[@christyb.2272]

@@KerryTarnow again, it depends entirely on a person’s needs which size they buy. A small stick built home is more affordable than large stick built home, but so what, it stil depends on a family’s needs. My family would not fit into a single wide so this whole video is a moot point.

[@JJ-sx3tk]

I currently own a mobile home in a mobile home park. Never again. The home is older, still very nice, and is 1800 sq. ft. and I like it. The problem is, the park ownership and their managers. These people can really become dictators and make life miserable for their residents with whatever homespun rules they make up and enforce. They can easily evict you. I myself stay away from the manager and address my concerns only in writing and if its about a safety issue. Furthermore, if a resident wanted to move their home out of our park, the park owner intimidated mobile home movers into not talking to us or else they would loose his business. Moving your home out is very difficult. So while the mobile/manufactured homes are beautiful, DO YOUR RESEARCH on the park your considering. Drive around in the park and stop and ask the residents what they think of the park and its management. Look up reviews online as well. If its doesn't sound like a stable situation , its probably not.

[@katherenewedic8076]

This guy makes set up sound better and easier than it actually is. What about weather and varmint proofing? And the gauged lot rent...

[@kimly1546]

I have a 2020 Lincoln by Hamilton, 15x78. I love it!

[@tiger8linny788]

Thank you, so much, Kerry. I’m considering a move to this type housing and your videos have been invaluable in my calculations❣️

[@kimhannan4892]

All really good points I hadn't thought of! Good video. I had been absolutely sold on double wide for the space BUT I could maybe get a home with bedrooms on both ends????

[@dalebailey754]

You bring up valid points. In Texas, these points are often not considered because there are entry level doubles that compare favorably in price to an optioned single section. But, the price of the home isn’t the end of it. Delivery, set-up, site prep, and utility connections have to be considered. Most local dealers here will include basic set up and delivery in their price, but who wants a basic set up with those fiberglass steps? Not to mention the other costs that you’ll incur no matter what, such as fencing, sod, and landscaping. That’s why I’ve been looking mostly at single section homes. And my area is much cheaper overall than Canada, or the east and west coast in the US.

[@KerryTarnow]

I think Canada is even more expensive than the west and east coast of the US but I'm not totally sure on that. A move in ready home with landscaping is done if you can find someone who does that.

[@amysays3980]

Wow, I didn't know that a single wide as long as 76 feet is built as one piece 😲😲😲! I've always thought they must come in two pieces and joined left to right in contrast to the double wide being joined front to back. Just trying to imagine how something that long can be driven down the road....the skill that would take to do that blows my mind...huh! 😮🤣. I learned something new...thanks Kerry!

[@KerryTarnow]

Crazy right? I’ve done three 76 footers over the years, it’s quite a sight to see them go down the road 🤯

[@amysays3980]

@@KerryTarnow well no wonder we can't find the connecting seam of our 72 footer....there are none...🤣🤣🤣

[@KerryTarnow]

@@amysays3980 hahaha! That’s awesome

[@dalebailey754]

I live alone. A single section home offers plenty of space for me. I can afford to look for the smallest single section that would be suitable for me, and put in the upgrades I’d want. I’ve seen 2 homes by champion I like because of unique layouts, and I also would like a hybrid version of Oak Creek’s The Arches and The Brazoria. I like the separation of the two main rooms of The Arches, but I prefer the overall kitchen and dining room layout of The Brazoria. In my opinion, that would be the perfect single section home. I’d probably get the 2-bedroom version so I had more square footage throughout the house.

[@katieadams3988]

You make a lot of good points for to think about.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@rottmanthan]

plus the heating if you have the crossover duct, electrical & plumbing. i have a double wide on the property i grew up on, but i didnt have to buy it, my mother left it to me.

[@Nadeshiroo]

I’ve never seen the 18 ft wide mobile homes. I had an option in 2014 to order my single wide which is 16x78. Or purchase a double wide that was a model I forget the size but when I went and looked the last time the single wide it was. The double wide was 10,000 more which wasn’t a lot but there was not much more room in it.

[@KerryTarnow]

16x78 is so much space!!

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

Very convincing argument in support of single wides! :)

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@JmguyN8]

I bought a single wide delight model 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms no regrets.

[@lanabrooks1554]

You brought up so many good points, some of which never occurred to me, i.e. the truck making two trips for a double wide, causing more expense.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Lana, glad to hear I was able to share some new ideas.

[@wendymathews1030]

This video contains excellent information, especially for anyone considering buying a mobile home. If anything, God forbid, were to happen to my home (doublewide), I would totally go to a single wide. If I would have been able to find one at the time when I got this one, I would have snapped it up. But, this is what I have, and I absolutely love it! Thank you for an interesting video!!

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome, thanks for watching. There are a lot of positives with doublewides as well, I'm planning to do a similar video on it!

[@tobiascalvert3757]

I like the constructive comments people have left. I've seen many videos on modular homes an a few on double-wides. Most doublewides look like 2 halves of a cigar box. A larger single wide might be a better idea after all. Better use of the square footage at a more reasonable cost. Layout and features and materials and 2 x 6 construction would be key factors.

[@KerryTarnow]

Totally, I think as prices continue to rise single wides will become more appealing to a wider range of people. Thanks for watching!

[@Arizona_lilly]

I love seeing the options and price points iv seen the single wides mostly in for 2 bedrooms huge bedrooms too I wouldn’t mind a long noise

[@johnstancliff7328]

Thank you Kerry for reminding people of this..... I love my singlewide and would never buy anything larger in a doulblewide configuration.... a larger singlewide would be great... but thats how life goes...

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you John!

[@johnstancliff7328]

@@KerryTarnow You're welcome Kerry! Looking forward to seeing mor new Homes from you! love your channel!

[@darrinsiberia]

if you are a private land owner. theoretically could you do two foundations. let's say an L shape but spaced out say 25 feet. and you install the first hook it up move in etc... the other foundation stays bare until you're ready... eventually move in another single wide... make a covered walkway / patio to connect the two?

[@Prince77777100]

Put in a single wide shingle Roof and vinal siding and put a carport and shed . Heavy duty shed . Top of the line .

[@Perich29]

Single wide are better because you don't have to deal with the leak from drip lines I've been to classroom that are bungalows that are double, and it always get leaks from the rain storm.

[@odettehardy8730]

Thanks for the info, but people have to be careful about moving the house because it can affect financing it. Some financial institutions don't finance if the house has been moved from its original location.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you! Definitely want to look into that before moving.

[@JackRusselMan]

surprised you didn't compare a single wide double wide and a triple wide. My first trailer was a single wide and a half not considered a double wide. And the trailer was a 1971 and both sides of the trailer was falling away from each other. If i set a pop on the table I could see the liquid in my pop bottle leaning to one side.

[@jacqslabz]

Thank you for this. Sounds like a single wide would be the way to go if there's a real chance you might move the thing some day, cuz if just putting them together is that much trouble, getting them back apart must be a real headache as well. At least I'm guessing???

[@KerryTarnow]

It's an added cost for sure, if you plan on moving it again a single might be the best option

[@marystellarosetarot5700]

This was incredibly helpful. Thank you 😊

[@KerryTarnow]

You’re welcome! 🙌🏼

[@ManufacturedHousingExpert]

Great video!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@stephenpowstinger733]

I look at single-wide parks and see old units. Theoretically, they should be switching out old units. The SWs sometimes get very long and such floorplans are not ideal as a square shape of a DW makes for greater convenience. The park quality matters a lot as does the quality of neighbors you get.

[@debbiegerdes8292]

I never realize the labor cost differences between a single and double wide. It would be replacing a 1960 used single wide my Dad put up. It would be used as a vacation home. I was thinking of a double wide. Maybe the single wide is a better option.

[@KerryTarnow]

They're both good options, just depends on your situation... thanks for watching!

[@johnatyoutube]

Thank you Kerry! Great advice!

[@KerryTarnow]

You're welcome!

[@m.jcardinal]

It seems like the ones they are selling in Maine parks near my house for singles are only 14 foot wide. I would love it wider than that. 16 sounds better.

[@KerryTarnow]

14 to 16 is a noticeable difference, you can tell as soon as you walk in. Thanks for watching

[@Thomas63r2]

All true, but man does the double wide just look so much less like a trailer.

[@KerryTarnow]

Doubles look sharp, theres no doubt about that!

[@katherenewedic8076]

And it's width is proportional to its length.

[@tamarar.4642]

That's true but you can make it into what you want. I have a 1985 single wide ive remodeled myself. I pulled all those strips in the ceiling down, caulked, sanded, and painted. It looks like sheet rock. I don't like floor vents so i removed all the ducts, vents, had them covered, and installed a mini split air conditioning and heat. Im taking my time and removing all paneling to put up sheet rock. I put in flooring with padding to help with sound and warmth. The kitchen cabinets were in good condition so i strip the paint and stained them with general finish java color. My countertops were good but ugly so i just painted them with white boat paint LOL! Its been a year all i clean with is a mr clean eraser and clorox wipes. I have learned there are MANY ways to make a house a home lol. All the rooms in my home except my bedroom look like the 2020 trailers. My bedroom and bath im going to gut and change the layout, update flooring, and subfloor, and put up sheet rock. Don't limit yourself! I STILL haven't spent half as much as I would had i bought new. I love the experience, exercise, and the feeling of knowing as a woman I can do anything LOL. I have learned remodeling stick built homes is not like a trailer remodel! You have to think about what your floors can support. The last owner put in heavy tile with that concrete backing and the subfloor wasn't in good enough to support it so i had it removed and replaced. I owned a brick home in a bad neighborhood and decided to sell. This was the best decision I've EVER made.

[@elbmcook]

@@tamarar.4642 you are determined & totally energetic. Kudos to you for all that you've done. At 72 I'm about ready to move out of our brick & mortar home that is split-entry. I actually think that I would be happy with a single wide as there should be less upkeep & much less housework. Having a really bad back & hips my poor house doesn't get near the TLC it deserves. The one thing that does worry me is that I don't think that I would feel safe during tornado season.

[@tamarar.4642]

@@elbmcook That’s what my mom and dad did! We grew up in a 5bedroom 2 bath house. They paid it off when I graduated high school I’m 44 now . They sold it bought a brand new trailer with more than enough to live comfortable. I’m just making the best of what I got. I don’t want to work all my life for a note and I don’t want my husband doing it either! We are 2mths from being debt free. I never thought I would be able to say that as a stay at home homeschool mom! I’m a cna and I can work on weekends sometimes. Homes are very expensive even small homes. We’ve been through 2 hurricanes already we were fine. I live in Louisiana and BOY did we get it last year! We were scared but prepared with generators, large food and water stock, and money saved in case we had to find shelter or our house was destroyed . We also make insurance is up to date to replace our home. I heard about people in Florida putting up 4 steel beams in concrete with gates that come down on all 4 sides of your trailer when storms come! We are looking into getting those. I work for nurses and doctors private care. They have HUGE homes but up keep is insane! They end up living in a small part of the house. I’d much rather spend money on land to leave my baby. She can build a stick built home or get a new trailer. Do what’s best for you! Pray before you make a decision! I got a feeling you might like it👌.

[@Arizona_lilly]

Iv seen there’s trucks wide loads so u just jumped on !

[@carybrown3070]

I don't know if he realizes this, but if you go to buy or sell a single wide most lenders will not finance any singlewide... it stinks, but that is the way it is. I know Fannie May and Freddie Mac will not finance one. They don't have a problem though if it's a doublewide. I found that out the hard way since I own a singlewide.

[@outdoorman7425]

I'm retiring soon and own about 5 acres in rural Georgia that I'm wanting to put a small retirement home onto. How much should I expect to pay for a good solid used single wide? Where/How to I look for one?

[@shaunelijah455]

One negative on singles is that when placed on a property they can be much harder to get financing on whether you're trying to buy or sell

[@shaunelijah455]

@Lao Tzu I fully agree. I'd love to have a new 3/2, 16x80 single. That's 1280' in a easily movable, easily setupable design that gives one (in the master bedroom) a lot of peace and quiet from other home members who are 80 feet and many, many walls away.

[@ManufacturedHousingExpert]

I’ve learned something new. Thank you.

[@m.jcardinal]

@@shaunelijah455 Is it likely to get this size in a moblie home park if you special ordered. I am finding the parks order them usually and they are doing 14 x 70 for the new ones coming in now..April - August 2021 at 120,000 thousand dollars in Maine. That is without central air or deck or shed. That would all have to be added later. Due to Covid-19 the park managers are pre-ordering and it's unfortunate a person is not able to custom designn their own this year. The other thing is they are selling like. hot cakes, and unless you have cash on. hand, they go within a day or two here. Maybe when every one is vacinnated from Covid-19 people won't be moving to Maine so much! LOL we have one of the lowest Covid rates.

[@shaunelijah455]

@@m.jcardinal I might have been up there as a child but have not been back. Must be pretty country. Take care

[@briank8482]

Owner can demolish and take to the landfill. Problem solved.

[@tedbragg74]

My only hesitation about buying a SW is the low ceiling. Im tall, and the typical 7’ interior is suffocating. Solitaire make 8’, but theyre beyond my mortgage limit. 😖 What options exist for higher ceiling SW?

[@KerryTarnow]

Have you been in one with a vaulted ceiling? Does that help?

[@tedbragg74]

@@KerryTarnow vaulted ceiling in a SW? Now we’re talkin! I thought those were just for DWs. Something like that would be great 😎

[@karebear9128]

My boys are 6'3 and 6'4 so I definitely understand what you're saying!

[@zoey1811954]

Kerry Tarnow That would be perfect!!!

[@sharonleis1365]

@@tedbragg74 There are beautiful single wides with vaulted ceilings. I have one and it feels spacious. Good luck.

[@Latebird24]

Would you tell us some of the best States to buy land for a new mobile home? I live in Southern California where land is too expensive. And there is so much restrictions with property. Thank you for all you do

[@KerryTarnow]

Hi Kerry! Thats a great idea, I don’t know off the top of my head but certainly something I could look into

[@Latebird24]

Don’t worry. It was just a thought.

[@annetterosas782]

Thank you for the video very informative. Curious if repairs need to be done down the road would a manufactured home expert company be required or can materials be purchased at home improvement stores? Also what in your opinion are better manufactured homes vs traditional homes

[@brandonhernandez1031]

How much is the typical setup cost for a single wide? And does the company handle the electrical and water/sewerage and heating ? Or is that on the buyer to handle themselves ? Just watched your video on the setup but answer still isn’t clear . Thanks for the information! Great videos

[@reginaburrell2967]

Hi Kerry once again this was a very interesting and informative video peace out 👸🏽🥰💞👍🏽

[@beckycillis4703]

Do the new single wides have an expando or tip out? Our first home was a 14 wide ‘73 Barrington with a 7 X 12 expando. We sheet rocked it and remodeled it and the living room was large because of the expando. The walls rolled into the livingroom and the floor folded up making it easy to move.

[@teresapetersen1690]

I know someone who owns an older double wide from 1990’s . The double wide is shifting in the center where the two sides were placed together . The floors don’t match up .

[@M.K.386]

Can you tell me what the setup is for a single wide and set up fee for a double wide.

[@viking6535]

They are both bad investments unless you plan on renting them out. Goodluck finding somewhere to put a single wide, nonone wants one anywhere near them. I've bought both. The single wide was my first home. I'm on my 4th home. The double wide was my 3rd, I kicked it down the road as fast as I could. I wouldn't recommend a "manufactured home"

[@StevedoesSMC]

How do these types of units fair in the winter? I'm in northern BC, and -30c is common in the winter and lots of snow as well. Cheers.

[@dallas0391]

Smaller home smaller bills easier to take care of. Perfect retirement home on private land with a well and a septic system. :-)

[@oceanside88]

#Yes #EnergySavings

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching. 🙌🏼

[@ms.kalico4489]

I was told that single wides took longer by the sales people I was talking to. When I asked why she said that.." The factories are designed to build in 2 sections. So to run efficiently they wait for an order for a triple and then pair it with a single."

[@tonistephens4068]

I believe that is bull. Single wides have been made for many years before double wides were even thought of.

[@naturalwitch1359]

Homeowners insurance can be very expensive on a single wide mobile home also

[@glenndaugherity6187]

I know your located in Canada so you know about cold but I wonder about water lines freezing with just skirting around the bottom of a home. Seems like a block foundation would be better for real cold weather. Also what’s the widest single wide available ?

[@bluestarhealingangels9162]

They are easy to cool & heat !

[@ragathnor326]

I might just wnd up in an a single wide. Want to move to NC but the house market is insane. People are selling homes in days and getting tens of thousands above the asking price. I thought I was going to be to sell my house in Miami and b u something around 200,000 and live like a king. Nope.

[@homoerotic85]

Question. We have a 2007 Norris single wide, we want to move it on our land sometime in the next 5 years. Currently we need to have 4 or 5 Windows replaced, the gas has leaked out of them so it has a wierd haze on them so I assume that would make them no longer energy efficient. They aren't really all that bad though. It's also about time to have new shingles put on. Should we go ahead and have them replaced or do you think we should wait until it's moved to permanent location? I didn't know if moving them could cause damage with things like the window seals cause that would suck too put new windows in only to need new ones shortly after the move.

[@themercurialmoxie]

Great information. 😊

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@naturalwitch1359]

Unfortunately with the single-wide you'll never get the advantages of a double wide on your own property a double can be turned into a regular deed and a single wide never can so your taxes are better on the double wide

[@kibblenbits]

Unfortunately, you are incorrect. I own a singlewide, on acreage, with a room addition(it's listed as real property on the tax rolls). I've worked in the insurance/lending industry with Manufactured/Modular homes for over 25 years. What your are referring to as a "regular deed" is actually called 'real property'. The municipalities where there are MH's on private land figured out they could charge higher property tax by converting them to 'real property' on the tax rolls(this has nothing to do with the deed, or if it's a single or doublewide). This change doesn't alter the fact that a MH is still a MH and whether it's a single or doublewide, it still needs to be insured as a MH(even if you put a basement under it, build an addition, etc), not as a site built house, in most states. MH's on private property(single/double) that still had their title paid less property taxes, however, as these MH's on private land sell, the municipalities are automatically converting them to real property on the tax rolls at the time of sale, to get more taxes(it's no longer a choice in most areas). All MH's(built after the mid 70's) are built to HUD specifications and the Modular homes are built to BOCA specifications(which is the same specification for site built homes), however, in most states, a Modular is still insured under Manufactured home insurance. If you insure a MH(and your state is one that requires it to be insured as a MH, which is most states) as a site built house and you have a loss, you could end up having your claim denied. In most cases, when there is an insurance inspection(when it's newly insured) they will catch this and send you a cancellation notice. Also, MH insurance is more expensive than a site built house. Same situation with lenders, some finance MH's/Modular's and some do not.

[@nia6849]

@@kibblenbits : About how much is MH insurance?

[@Prince77777100]

You can get a single for about fifty thousand Set up top of the line white kitchen cabinets I like the lite colors .

[@yocampout]

I'd love to put my in-laws in a nice single side that was totally wheelchair accessible on our property.

[@KerryTarnow]

Sounds like a great idea

[@aislynn001]

Can I ask what the singewide you used in the thumbnail is?

[@cjs1217]

Hi there my friend a quick question do you guys have financing I live in Fresno California and I have been thinking because I am renting for $1200 a month so we have been looking around to buy a mobile home but I really love your idea please get back to us thanks and have a bless day

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

What about a 16ft x 32ft double stack? Bring in the main floor, then the loft/attic stacked on top of that? Forget double wide, I want a double stacked. It's like a double cheeseburger only you live in it.

[@MrBasscase5174]

Can you put a single wide on a basement ?

[@mikeflair6800]

Interesting discussion Kerry. Let me give you my Elon Musk answer here. This industry has a transportation issue. Imagine a drone delivery service. The factory then can build any size single wide, and transport directly through an air transport service. I know not today, but planners and dreamers need to create this new reality, not work to current industry constraints. This could seriously challenge the site built homes.

[@kens805]

Hmm, 3 reasons:(1)Cheaper, (2) Cheaper, and (3) Cheaper. Gosh that was easy! Please let me assure you that there is as much difference in quality between cheaper models and more expensive models as there is between Kia cars and a Mercedes. "Solitaire" brand "double wides come with dry wall, crown molding, double pane windows, AND 6 inch thick walls. Most SITE built homes are not built that well. Walk into a single wide and then a double wide and see the difference. One feels like a home and the other a shoe box.

[@bretfoley424]

Man, I owned a one and a half, it was truly wonderful

[@-AnonymousUser]

Hmm interesting!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thank you!

[@Arizona_lilly]

Iv seen there’s trucks wide loads

[@califwillie4247bd]

How do you argue for a single wide to the Kern County, California building department, that has in it's code that you must have a double wide home on your lot in the rural hills outside of Bakersfield? I have told them I do not need or want a double wide and they are insisting it must be a double. Should I get the dealer to fight for me and get a variance?

[@KerryTarnow]

Does it specifically say double wide or is it a minimum width? Where I live it's a minimum of 18' wide which up until a few years ago would eliminate single wides. If so your only option might be a variance...

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Lawyer up!

[@Arizona_lilly]

Yes I need deck

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@nia6849]

informative

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching 🙌🏼

[@DustinB855]

Make single wide two stories and bam! Problems solved lol

[@KerryTarnow]

I've seen a stacked single wide! it's a really cool floor plan

[@laurelsheart]

What about a garage

[@deb664]

Where are you located?

[@grammyspieface1]

We are looking to buy a single wide for my sis in law, to put on our property for her, any ideas on how to go about this??

[@KerryTarnow]

Start by deciding how many bedrooms/bathrooms she wants. Then narrow down floor plans from there

[@grammyspieface1]

@@KerryTarnow we got that figured out we are getting a 2 bedroom single wide , that we can fix up as best we can, she needs help and really should be on disability , but she is in Kentucky and we in Fla, she rents now and is getting but but is a very hard struggle for her she has so many health issues , and we have been asking her to come for years now, she finally gave in and said yes, so now we have to scramble , I have never bought a used trailer , we limited funds to do this, it's coming out of my retirement.. but with her here we can be there for her.. I have no Idea where to even look checked on line I just get mobile home sales for new ones , we are going out to look Monday and see what info we can get, and mobile home prices are soaring also..I just hope we can pull this off

[@anayelisoria37]

7:10 People need to understand that things have changed, no matter how much one wants to deny it life post Covid it's here. There's an excess of population in the world, economy is turning towards the east potencies, it's time to face it, McMansions are a (tacky) part of the past, alternative ways of housing is the way to go. Sucess means different things for everybody, but to me is having my immediate needs covered (a roof over my head, enough money at the end of the month, etc) Life in big cities where you have to pay a $3000 monthly on rent for a 1 bedroom apartment it's just idiotic.

[@zoey1811954]

@Kerry Tarnow So you can get a Single Wide that’s larger than a Double Wide? Did I understand that correctly?

[@KerryTarnow]

Larger than a small to medium sized double wide. In my area you can do a single wide 20 feet wide by 76 long which is 1520 square feet.

[@zoey1811954]

Kerry Tarnow Wow! Thank you for responding so quickly!

[@KerryTarnow]

No problem 👊🏻

[@moroccocerrito2758]

im in the process buying a single wide 2017 14x66 3 bed 2 bath fema mobile home

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats awesome congrats!!

[@delmarieriley2262]

FEMA trailers do not have good insulation. I lived in one for 2 years. Couldn't keep it cool in the summer or warm in the winter without my electric bill being over $400. For a single wide, that's insane. I didn't pay that much for a 5 bedroom house and 4 kids at home.

[@moroccocerrito2758]

@@delmarieriley2262 so you had a tow behind fema trailer and what year

[@delmarieriley2262]

@@moroccocerrito2758 it was a single wide, I honestly have no idea what year. We lived in it from 2013-2016. So my guess would be earlier than 2009. It was a rental at a trailer park in western Colorado. They'd bought a few of them when the gas industry was big in the area.

[@moroccocerrito2758]

@@delmarieriley2262 okay I guess will find out..its down in ozarks Missouri and right now I'm living in northern MN

[@KelilahJudah]

Some loans require a double.

[@laszlohorvath8637]

Great info, but the echo was extremely difficult to listen to:(

[@KerryTarnow]

Got a new mic since making that video, thank you for the feedback!