Our Manufactured Home Review - 2 Years In a Palm Harbor / Homes Direct Home - Our experience

Hi Guys,
Welcome back to the channel! Something a little different today. While my wife was gone, I snuck in a little home review of our manufactured home. It has been a great journey, and part of the purpose of my KZbin channel was to chronicle that journey. We have been in our new manufactured home for over two years, it is a good time to look back and see how our home has faired. Thanks for stopping by!
#manufacturedhomes
#palmharbor
#homesdirect
#trailerhome
#mobilehome

[@pattimann1541]

So, this is crazy. We're pondering buying a manufactured home and in doing research I came across your video. While watching I noticed the humpback whale painting on the wall in your hallway - that's my painting! I'm the artist who created that artwork (I work with a publisher and my art appears in various stores). Pretty danged cool to see it out in the "wild"! :)

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Patti, That is funny! My wife loves whales! She received it from her girlfriend for her birthday last year. It fits in the house perfectly. Thanks for checking out the video! 🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@ArtLenLa]

Beyond cool!

[@appleget]

I love these kind of things so much. That's so neat.

[@tone333]

It’s a sign! Did you end up buying a manufactured home?

[@khadijahdavis1572]

Wow that's way cool, i love the painting, you are very talented 😊

[@justaguy168]

Thank you for letting us into your home and for your frank appraisal. I especially like the Spurgeon quote on the refrigerator: "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark - that is faith."

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi there, I appreciate you checking out the video. Take care!🚜🇺🇸🌲

[@bennym1956]

When we got married we had a 14' x70' single wide Fleetwood with 1/2" plywood floor. Help up well for 14+ years ! Bought for $14k and sold for $10k...happy with that ! So our cost avg'd out to $23.81/month to live in for 14 years ! Can't beat that !

[@tractorrookie]

😍Hi Benny! Nine going! The good old days! Thanks for stopping by!🚜🇺🇸

[@dannyhughes4177]

I live in a 25yo Palm Harbor 16x68 and it is still in great shape. They are structurally sound.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Danny! Awesome! Thanks for the view! Cheers!🇺🇸

[@amrak5028]

I sold Palm Harbor homes in Florida. These were the Premium end in Manufactured Housing. Depending on location in the USA, there were Factory's building for that location climate. I believed in the quality enough that I custom built myself a triple wide. I knew every available option and had to strike many items from my WANT list to settle my price down, as I was my own Salesman. My Home was Fabulous. I added a few hundred square feet in additional ceramic tile flooring also did carpet and padding upgrades. I prewired the whole house for wifi and wall sconce outlet boxes with dimmers. (No table lamps needed. CATS). A few years Later I became a construction project manager of a new development featuring Palm Harbor Homes exclusively. I Installed 217 homes in 24 months. Drywall issues I handled daily. There is a correction owed to you. You also are correct in those kitchen beams. A simple Center seam would have been the logical fix. It Sounds like you had a fight on your hands accomplishing what you did get fixed. Was the Dealer contacting the factory on your behalf? Have you dealt directly with the factory staff? Palm Harbor doesn't like a bad rap for what is sub standard to them.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Amrak! I appreciate your comments! We did have a hell of a fight with them on a variety of issues! I did not go too deep in the weeds in the video, but we have a file full of correspondence regarding issues. For the most part, they seemed unconcerned with our issues. Nonetheless, we are overall, happy with the home. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch the video! Take care!!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@ChristisMySavior02]

How much did you pay for the triple wide?

[@onetwistedkitty6326]

This video is quite an eye-opener, and I'm glad I stumbled upon it. My hubby and I have been considering getting something like this to replace our deteriorating farm house. Yeah, it would be a huge improvement to what we have now. But given the cost of these homes, and seeing issues like the cracks, etc. in a "newer" home, not to mention how the dealers' responded to your concerns, definitely gives us more things to consider before jumping in feet first. So, Thank you!, for allowing us into your home, and providing details into your experiences as a manufactured home-owner!

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Onetwistedkitty, If we had it to do over again, we probably would still have done it, but there is a lot to consider. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! Good luck with your search!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@kenyonbissett3512]

My husband and I bought a custom stick built home. It still had issues. Every new home has issues. The difference with the custom stick built was we were able to catch many things as they were building as we were on site several times a week. And, still they did or tried to do stupid things. The house that was supposed to be built in 9 mos took 18 months, costing us thousands in rental costs. Additionally something that paid off was we self financed and were not under pressure due to financing to move in or lose the financing we had counted on. Our house was built pre-Covid 19, so the delays were their issues not manufacturers. It also allowed us to withhold final payment until certain issues on the punch list were completed.

[@lisafriday8047]

We had a home built 20 years ago and it had a crack in one of the walls in the master bedroom. You will get that with any home due to the ground settling.

[@lindaltsteele1313]

I AND MY HUSBAND LOVE OUR 2005 PALM HARBOR HOME BEEN HERE SINCE 2015 Second owner …It’s amazing still .FIVE STARS

[@tractorrookie]

😊Excellent! Glad to hear it! That’s the main thing! Thanks for watching!🚜🇺🇸👊

[@truckingwithtobee]

The seam that you can see, and the reason for thecrack is because the house was not set right in the very beginning. That’s why it’s so important to have these homes sit on a permanent foundation on the ground rather than any other way because you’re going to have these problems. The only way to fix it is to completely reset it. I would go after the people that installed it and make them do it. It’s not gonna get any better and it’s going to get worse. A friend of mine has the same problem in man 30 years it’s gotten so bad to the point I’ve even asked her aren’t you afraid the ceiling is going to fall in on you?

[@mikerequa820]

Beautiful home Mike we have a 98 model we love it. We bought 10 acres in 2010 built a beautiful metal home was to be our forever home but life happens sold it 3 years ago bought this 4 acres with manufactured home we actually love this place more than the other one and it's paid for lord knew what we needed before we did. I've waited a long time to say My little bride of 49 years

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Mike! Thank you! It sounds like you guys have had quite a journey. It is awesome that you recognized it as a blessing. He does have your best interest covered even when we don’t see it. Take care!🚜🇺🇸✝️

[@Stella-se1lg]

Wow thanks for making this video. I have been researching this for almost 2 years and it's always great to see how people who actually lived in the homes share their first hand reviews.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍. Hi Stella! Thank you for checking out the video! I appreciate the feedback! Good luck with your research and hopefully, purchase! Take care 🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@GMCTIM]

33 years in my double wide, still looking & going strong today ! 😁✊

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Tim! Awesome! You must be taking care of it. Nice work. Cheers! 🇺🇸🚜

[@neasyholmes2736]

Hello, We purchased our first Palm Harbor Home back in 2000 and it's time to upgrade. When it was time to do the walk through the representative was not happy. I had a list of things I saw that were wrong that they had to fix. I have been researching and looking , but its almost scary because the pricing has gotten crazy. Thank you for your feedback, Take care and Congratulations to you as well.

[@tractorrookie]

😊I hear you! Good luck with your search! Hopefully something catches your eye and you can make it happen! Cheers!🇺🇸

[@doninetexas]

Wife and I are in a 1991, Palm Harbor single wide mobile home - 18' x 80'. Some items we changed over the years: Garden tub is terrible and was replaced with a large walk-in shower (Lowe's purchase). NO carpet - replaced it with quality laminate flooring - very easy to install - snap together - use small area rugs where needed and all are washable or toss out and replace. Replace roof with metal roof and added insulation (has more than payed for itself over the years). Replaced oven and cook surface.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Don, Nice! I feel like it you maintain them them they can last a while! Thanks for checking out the video and commenting!!!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@lisapitts9518]

We purchased a Champion Ranch Home last October. Our home came with a 12 month warranty, so any defects that we found after moving in is covered by Champion. There was only 2 minor issues and they have been repaired. Glad we went with Champion. We were recently told that even after the 12 months, if there is an issue to let them know and the repair (depending on what it is) will be done by them.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Lisa, Cool! Good for you guys. I think they will all have their issues. It is good that they stand behind their product. Good service is hard to find these days! Thanks for checking out the video. Take care🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@postedback]

@@tractorrookie obviously that comment was written by Champion Ranch Home employee

[@tractorrookie]

I’m not sure about that, but we have found that what they say and what they do often differ.

[@lizzieb6311]

Great video! I’m a big fan of modular homes. There’s a Palm Harbor manufacturing facility near my home that I’ve toured. The construction process is impressive. Beautiful home 🤩

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Lizzie! Thanks for checking out the video!!! 🌲🇺🇸🍺

[@Timzart7]

Palm Harbor is a brand that has been around for decades, and is known for higher quality homes. Homes Direct is a dealer that handles various brands, depending on what is in a certain area. Besides being cheaper and usually smaller, people don't think of a singlewide being better in any way, but with a singlewide, no marriage-line separation issues, cracks being the most minor problem with that. But a doublewide like this is good looking, more like a conventional home, and with the high ceilings like yours, it's just a nice looking home. Even with cheaper cabinetry, or a whole range of cosmetic things like the beams, one way to avoid things like that not being quite perfect in a is to buy a lot model where you can see they are perfect on the lot, the one you're actually buying. That way you may not get the pot filler you want, or the most attractive tile or whatever, but it's an advantage over ordering a custom home. Oregon is one of the states that has the highest state standards for manufactured homes, so that's an advantage for a buyer right there. They're not selling the cheaper 2x4" exterior wall homes that are common in the South. It seems pretty cheesy what they did with the 2-piece fake box beams but you have things in proper perspective, as the most important things work well. No major roof leaks, drafts, high energy bills, sagging of the floor or the other nightmare problems that more often plague a person who bought a very low-end home, and sometimes plague people who buy high-end homes. Prices have gone up even in the last few years, so it sounds like you got that for a very good price. Before I retired, I had a custom stick-built home that was 7 years old when I bought it, the interior was beautiful, but it had the roof replaced once already by the first owner, and it still had a roof leak!

[@tractorrookie]

Good points! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and commenting. Take care!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@krakatoapinatubo6362]

This is really a great video. The prices on these now are ASTRONOMICAL but are coming down again fast. I'm pleased to see that you haven't had major problems and the house really does look very high end.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Krakatoa! Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! I appreciate it. 🌲🇺🇸🍺

[@jeremy_logan]

astronomical? 100k is high? amazing value for the price

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! Thanks for checking out the video! Merry Christmas 🎄 🍺🚜😊

[@KJ-df9oz]

Yes it is high. We're not all rich or have rich family to leave us money. ​@@jeremy_logan

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

You gave a very honest, straight forward review. Thank you for all the information.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Carmenmaria, Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! Cheers🇺🇸🌲🚜

[@cannonTYAA]

Thank you for sharing the information. You were able to give me some good insight into buying a double-wide home.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi there! Thanks for checking out the video! 🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@Roo-rh2ft]

My mom still lives in her Palm Harbor double wide from 1983! It's in great shape still. She took out the carpet and painted the 'wood' paneling walls. Later removed the garden tub in the master for vanity area. Added a front and back porch/deck. I think some windows are overdue for replacement. I don't think she has any regrets overall.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! That’s awesome! Glad to hear it. I appreciate you taking the time to write a comment and view the video. Take care!🇺🇸🚜🌲

[@ms.buoyant]

I appreciate the honest review. Thank you! It's really helpful.

[@tractorrookie]

Glad it was helpful!👍🍺🇺🇸

[@mckaylasaylor5336]

Love this home and how you guys have it set up. So cozy. I never thought anything about the home settling and cracking in places. That’s very helpful to me. Thanks for the video!

[@tractorrookie]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you checking out the video! We have been happy with it even with the struggles. Take care!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@-OBELUS-]

I LOVE our woodstove!

[@carolejoyce7767]

Beautiful home. Loved the catch up.

[@tractorrookie]

😎👍Hi Carole!!! Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!!🚜🇺🇸

[@BigRuss-ik8vo]

Thank you for this GREAT video ! I enjoyed your honest report and also enjoyed seeing a LIVED IN home, rather than the silly staged models. Am sorry for the ceiling crack. I dealt with that on a home built house, it happens. Am sorry they were so sloppy in delivering what you ordered. Will make me think twice if I am ever in the same situation. Cheers !!

[@tractorrookie]

😅😊Hi @BigRuss-ik8vo Hi There! Thank you! I appreciate you checking out video. Cheers to you as well! 🚜🇺🇸🌲

[@jeffpillar6903]

Enjoyed the tour Mike!! Beautifully done and exactly our style with the farmhouse design. We've owned several manufactured homes and have always liked the thoughtfulness they put into the layouts. Probably have been some of our most comfortable homes of all.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Thanks for checking it out, now we don’t have to invite you over.😂🤣 We like like! It’s our first MF home. It was somewhat of a painful process, but we’re glad we did it. Merry Christmas!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@cherylliz99]

You’re such a loving, supportive hubby! Beautiful home!!!!

[@tractorrookie]

Thank you so much!!

[@Anonymous4212]

I know right he called his wife his bride i melted 🥰 when I heard that how sweet awe! My husband is messing up he better get it together lol. 😊

[@joshuaosborn5641]

Josh from Palm Harbor OKC here, glad to hear that y'all are enjoying your home for the most part! One thing, where they put the two pieces together they did whats called seamless close up, as the home shifts over time it will have that crack there. Unfortunately nature of the beast. The beam idea is a great one! To match your other beams they are real cedar and the color we call it mud river, not sure if thats the stain color name but I thought I'd let ya know!

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Joshua! !I appreciate the perspective! Thanks for checking out the video!!🇺🇸🍺🌲

[@PKJae]

Hi Joshua, I am considering the modular version of a Palm Harbor home, likely the LaBell or Timber Ridge Elite. Seeing the "seamless close up" gives me pause as I am pretty picky and would expect that for the price of these homes you folks would buy the correct length to cover the area without that seam which of course will show over time. Also, the marriage line separation from settling over time is a huge concern for me; hopefully the modular version that includes greater structural lumber would help reduce this.

[@tractorrookie]

I wish you the best. Unfortunately, I think if you have sheetrock, you are going to have cracks. As mentioned, we have a full 30 year old established slab under ours and we still have cracks in multiple areas. Both from settling and expanding and contracting. Some will cover with paint, others will need mud. I am sure that is why they do not warranty any of the drywall. Since the video, we also had a significant window leak ( no longer under warranty) I hope the one you get meets your expectations! Take care!!!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@backyardcountrylivin1514]

Hey Mike, enjoyed the tour and really like your home. I had a Palm Harbor some years ago and really enjoyed it.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hey Buddy!!! Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!! We have been happy with it! See you soon!!🚜🇺🇸😎

[@kathleenrose4170]

Mike, thank you so much for your review. I'm getting ready to buy this year from palm harbor as I've heard they are one of the best. I may change my mind lol. Fair review tho. Cute puppy! 🐕❤

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! We love the home, they were not easy to work with. Hopefully they have improved. Good luck with your purchase. Take care!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@MikeJones-fd9kt]

Looking into buying a modular home! Your video was very helpful for my wife and I! Thank you!

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi there! Excellent! I appreciate you guys checking out the video. Best wishes with your purchase! Take care!🇺🇸🍺🚜

[@PhyllisSparks-ru7to]

Don't do it. Having major with ac n cracks

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there, More information for viewers would likely be helpful. Issues come up with forms of building. Specifics might help guide prospective buyers in the right direction. Thanks

[@mikerequa820]

Hit wrong button. Waited a long time to say my Bride is the queen of my double wide trailer lol thanks for sharing be safe have fun enjoy ya'lls time together and homestead

[@tractorrookie]

😂😜 Right?! I hear that! 👍👊🙌

[@jettnatchez4776]

Thank you! Nice home I love it.

[@tractorrookie]

😍 Hi There! Thanks for checking out the video!🇺🇸🍺🚜

[@jimwhite4105]

I like your honesty a lot. The house looks great. I'm going to keep looking. But I'm much more likely to come back. Thank you very much.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Jim, Thanks for checking out the video! Good luck with your search efforts, I hope you find the one you like!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@susanmark2000]

Thanks for sharing your home and puppy dog with us. Good, informative video. You appear to have a very comfortable home and lifestyle.

[@tractorrookie]

😍👍 Hi Susanmark! Ahhh! Thank you! I appreciate you checking out the channel and commenting!! Take care!!🍺🚜🇺🇸

[@tomlavelle2333]

We have been recerching manufactured vs modular homes. This video was very helpful in helping us in our research. We are leaning towards modular. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@tractorrookie]

😅Hi Tom, There were many issues we dealt with that I didn’t even touch on, but overall we’re happy. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. Best wishes to you on your journey!🚜🇺🇸

[@berniceruybal833]

Very informative Ty.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi there! Thanks for checking out our!🇺🇸🍺

[@SweetGumMinis]

Your house is beautiful. I watch the Knotty Knit Wits and love your wife Michelle and Leslie. I have seen the kitchen many times in their videos. We're considering all our options in a new home. We're planning on moving in about 2 years. Your house is gorgeous and a definite possibility.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Sweet! Excellent! Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate it! I love Michelle too!🤣 Take care!!!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@khadijahdavis1572]

I love the craft room😊

[@tractorrookie]

My wife does as well. Thanks for checking out the video! Cheers!🚜🇺🇸

[@Sophiecjp]

Thank you so much for your video. I am shocked that they will not stand behind their product and fix the ceiling problem and they were fine with the fan over the stove. All the other little things that they did not fix like the shelves and cabinets, it just says a lot about this company. For this reason Palm Harbor is off my list.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi @Sophiejp Thank you for checking out the video and commenting. Good luck with your home search! Cheers!🚜🇺🇸

[@christinestephenson1742]

I just loved the layout of this house, especially the kitchen and living room. It's a gorgeous home! Before I married my second husband in 2001 I had a deposit on a Palm Harbor Home which was the only one I would consider owning after research. Then I married my second husband though and he is a contractor so canceled my manufactured home and they were gracious and gave me my deposit back. Palm Harbor is the only manufactured home company I would ever do business with. Buyer beware in this business! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us!

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Christine, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and commenting.🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@Arizona_lilly]

What a beautiful house

[@tractorrookie]

😊Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@connienelson3162]

Love this video. Nice to hear the good & problems. Like seeing it lived in. I am a spinner, weaver, knitter so loved the craft room😍 Going to look for the wood stove video as I have always had only wood heat in my home & don’t want to be without it. Thanks for an honest & informative video.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Connie! Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate the kind words. I am guessing you are familiar with my wife’s KZbin channel @knottyknitwits. If not, you might check it out. She’s the star of the family. We love the wood stove, especially the igniter. Take care! 🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@connienelson3162]

Can you send a link to knottyknitwits plz. I don’t know how to search for it. I find channels just by flipping thru .

[@tractorrookie]

Sure! youtube.com/@KnottyKnitWits

[@connienelson3162]

Thank you so much!

[@reneegrochowski8470]

Very helpful, entertaining as well ;-) Thanks for sharing, I’m looking at building a Palm Harbor modular in Florida

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! I appreciate you checking out the video and leaving a comment. Good luck with your build! 🇺🇸🚜🌲

[@judith98630]

Informative, thanks

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Judith! Thanks for checking it out and commenting!!🚜🇺🇸😎

[@marmelinho3405]

Thanks for the video. You folks are very kind. I find most of these problems very annoying. A cracked ceiling that the company basically told you 'you're on your own' and the multiple times you said 'we ordered this but instead got that' makes me ponder if buying a manufactured is a wise idea after all.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi @Marmelinho3405 Thank you for checking out the video and commenting. Unfortunately, perfection is hard to come by, and good customer service even harder. It was a good choice for us nonetheless, my wife was ready to be out of the shop and RV. Take care!🚜🇺🇸🌲

[@kimishat]

It's cute how you say my bride.....

[@tractorrookie]

😍🥰

[@MokkiLife]

It looks nice and comfortable and suits ya'll

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Laura! Thanks for checking it out!🇺🇸🚜🌲

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Thank you for the tour of your home

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Thanks for checking out the video!!🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@truckingwithtobee]

Been doing some research and it seems that kit manufactured homes are the best in the nation. Kit is the name of the company.

[@tractorrookie]

Interesting! I have not heard of them. We did quite a bit of research and shopping ourselves, but who is in your area is always a factor also. Good luck with your purchase!👍🙌🚜🇺🇸

[@noreenebostick9593]

You should have warranty to get repairs and labor done without paying out your pocket. Thanks for sharing on KZbin. Smiles

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there, Thanks did checking out the video!🍺🇺🇸

[@marklaffey7972]

Thank you for this two-year review. I have been wondering and looking at the Palm Harbor homes but now that I have seen your review, there is no way I would buy one the stuff they are saying acceptable my grandson could do better.

[@tractorrookie]

😅 Hi Mark I hear you. Craftsmanship and customer service are not what they use to be. Good luck finding the right home for you! Merry Christmas!🎄🇺🇸🚜

[@timgriffith2094]

Cute puppy

[@tractorrookie]

Thank you!

[@nicksonillustration9433]

My wife and I are considering but we have a lot to learn about buying the right/suitable land to have it sit on and etc. Your video gives us an idea of some issues we could run into. We purchased a new townhome and it had quite a few issues. I don’t think you can ever get away from them. Thanks.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there, Very true! There are going to be issues. We just need to do the best we can. It’s too bad the industry is so hard to deal with, it wouldn’t be that hard to make things so hard. Take care!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@christianstumpf1503]

Hi Mike, thank you for sharing this! I am interested in manufactured homes because i have never seen such houses. The houses in Germany are made of stone or have a wood frame . It was also interesting to see how the guyes transport and place the house in the older Videos. I like the big windows. The view is great in the middle of the nature! You have a really nice Home and Property too! 🤩😎🍻 Greetings, Christian

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Christian! Thanks for checking it out! Yes! Manufactured homes have come a long way. I did not plan on getting one, but the cost and time of a site built house was a deciding factor. It should last at least as long as we do. I don’t I’ll ever make it to your side of the world, but it is interesting the difference across the country and world. I hope you are doing well and keeping busy!! Take care!🚜😎🍺

[@christianstumpf1503]

@@tractorrookie Yes i was busy in the vacation time 👨‍🌾👨‍🔧🚜 I will send you some pictures of my Projects soon 😊 Have a good time! I will talk to you soon!

[@lizzieb6311]

Hi Christian… my industry is construction… traditional site built structures - both commercial and residential. I can tell you that I am very impressed with the construction of the current manufactured/modular homes as they are manufactured inside a huge facility. The advantage is that materials are not exposed to the elements during the construction process. That’s a big deal if you live in an area where rainy weather is common (as I do in Florida). This allows them to build in a controlled environment and construction doesn’t suffer due to on-site conditions. They are big on quality control. I’ve seen many site built homes that are still damp or wet (the wood framing) be covered by impermeable weather/vapor barriers in order to speed the construction process. I’m sure you can understand what happens when you cover wet/damp wood with a sheet of rubber or impermeable membrane: Rot and mold. Check out these homes… some manufacturers are much better than others. Palm Harbor is very good..

[@christianstumpf1503]

@@lizzieb6311 Thank You! This is interesting for me because we don’t built such construcions in Europe. As far as i know 🤓😊

[@lizzieb6311]

@@christianstumpf1503 From what I know about European construction, it is built to last….VERY LONG TIME. Sadly, in America they typically build a “25 year structure” ( I’m not joking). If you want to spend a good deal of money, you can get a “100 year” set of plans from your Architect. That’s for general building construction… not the infrastructure nor military buildings. It’s a bit embarrassing. Everything here seems to be “disposable” including the buildings 😕 Stay well Christian! 🙏🇺🇸

[@PKJae]

Thanks for the video, looks like a nice comfortable home. I am considering selling my stick built in town and having a modular built for my small country acreage for relaxing in my retirement.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Excellent! Congratulations on your retirement. I think they are a good choice for what is out there. Not perfect, but worth it. Take care!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@PKJae]

@@tractorrookie I am in the Pacific Northwest, on the west side of Oregon, near Astoria and looking forward to fishing the Columbia River for salmon runs. It is a wet cool marine climate here so I will have to pay attention to insulation and overall build quality to ensure a dry home. All the best.

[@TheRealMsBlu]

Thank you for sharing! This is my favorite model. I just viewed it in person yesterday. The base price was $187k.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi TheRealMsBlu, Thanks for checking out the video and commenting. Good luck with your home search!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@32NinerBravo]

Very familiar with the mobile home industry due to working in it and extensive research. I’m aware of which manufacturers to avoid. Cavco is the mother company that owns Palm Harbor, Destiny, and Fleetwood. Unfortunately, there are several complaints and reviews regarding similar issues that you brought up in your video and the customers could not get any resolution from the dealers or retailers. It blows my mind that you spend this kind of money and get shoddy work and no cooperation from the people who sold you the home but gladly accepted your hard earned money. I would encourage anyone who is considering buying a mobile home to do your research and make sure you do business with a reputable retailer who takes care of any issues. There are some great mobile home manufacturers and retailers but if you deal with one that is inferior, you will experience a lot of problems and headaches.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! Thanks for the well thought out comment. I am sure it will be helpful to some viewers! Cheers🚜🇺🇸

[@lifecontent6525]

Love your floor plan. New sub here.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 @lifecontent65 We do too! I appreciate you checking out the video and subscribing! Take care!!🚜🌲💪

[@Brownmanifesting]

Glad you have this, I am considering Palm Harbor but all the reviews are iffy.... I'm scared but all the homes look beautiful

[@tractorrookie]

Yep! No matter what, there are generally issues you have to work through. We almost canceled our order a few times along the way. Over all we are happy with the home, unfortunately, the sales staff is always selling and there is little follow up once they have your money. Good luck to you!!👍🌲🇺🇸

[@Susie98052]

You're lucky about the crack in the ceiling. I have one running the length of the kitchen and dining are - except it's a floor crack

[@tractorrookie]

Ouch! Sorry to hear that! 🇺🇸🚜 I hope it gets worked out for you! Take care!

[@guymerritt4860]

It's an interesting video. I'm not a big fan of manufactured homes, myself. Near the end of his life my dad had one for about 15 years and he loved the thing. I know, in the past, they depreciated wildly in value. If you're in your 60's and plan on staying parked that's not really an issue. And, with the housing market currently going insane I've read that the things can actually appreciate in value - not something that I think will last. Stuff like cracks in walls and ceilings.....that's just pretty weird for what I am assuming this thing cost. Anyway, thanks for the video and the only that matters is if your happy with the house.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍Hi Guy! Yes! I hear you. We simply could not afford to build a stick home. In our area, the values are not much different manufactured Vs stick home. In this economy, it’s anybody’s guess. We heard the cost of the home has increased by 70k. In any case, I’m not too concerned about it. Thanks for checking out the video!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@Arizona_lilly]

Can’t be Arizona we do t have a green grass hill LOL we have streets flat cement this florida I’m guess and wow what a beautiful

[@tractorrookie]

😊🤣😜

[@CJ-tf5yd]

Thanks. You can get the seam looking better. Have an expert come in and match the finish. It happened to me, and they did a great job.

[@tractorrookie]

😅😊. Nice to hear! Thanks for the advice. I appreciate you checking out the video! Cheers🚜💪👊

[@143jkrd]

I wish I would have put in a walk-in shower when I remodeled our bathroom. Place looks great. I think a colab w/knitting in the future? ❤️

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi John! Yes! We love the walk-in shower. Perfect for old people!😂🤣 I can’t touch the knitting crowd, my wife’s KZbin channel is much bigger than mine!😜Thanks for checking out the video 💙🚜🇺🇸

[@cindynelson992]

Thank you for doing this video as my husband and I are considering buying a Clayton home and it gave us some tips on what to look for and inspect and about the flooring. So because you guys didn’t take their appliances, did they give you a credit for that-like towards your upgrades? Thanks! Enjoyed the video.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Cindy, Thank you for watching the video and communicating. The credit we received for passing on their appliances was minimal, but we really didn’t want what they were offering. Also warranty issues thru a third party seemed complicated. I wish you luck with your purchase. Take care!! 🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@slipshankd1307]

Glad to see the video. Palm harbor used to be the best and it looks like they have fallen from grace. And it looks like their service is bad also. When you pay a premium price you want a premium job. So sad the say you will have the live with the problems. Unacceptable. Thanks for the review. When I get one I will demand heavy wall PVC pipes instead of gray pipe. My Palm Harbor is 29 years old and in fair shape.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi Slipshank! I hear you! We did experience a painful struggle to get this house, we even tried to cancel the purchase at one point. We have a large file of all the issues we had, but in the end, we just wanted to be done living in the barn. 😂 I appreciate you checking out the video and commenting! Take care!!🍺🇺🇸🚜

[@AnnA-jd4xm]

get yourself a carpet shampooer! they're relatively cheap and great esp if you have a puppy in the house. some have spot treatment attachments

[@tractorrookie]

👍💪 Hi Ann! Thanks for checking out the video! Good idea! Happy New Year! 🇺🇸🌲😎

[@beckyhp7776]

I would definitely replace those beams

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Becky! Yeah, things get to people at different levels. It really bugged me at first, but with all my other projects, I have pretty much forgot about them. Thanks for checking out the video!! 🍺🇺🇸🚜

[@rjbarber2522]

It’s been several years ago 25 years since I had purchased and lived in a mobile home all the stuff you’re talking about. Never heard of it sound like me. It’s a cheap build home but you afford what you can afford. Sounds like customer service sucks but as long as you’re happy, I’m happy but I would not put up with that. I’m on disability and I’m not a handyman so whenever whatever needed to be fixed, but come out of my pocket and that’s not right for new home but if you’re happy, I’m happy

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi RJ, I hear you! We fought with the builder on a lot of issues. We only got so far, after living in the pole barn for a year, my wife was ready to be in a house. Customer service is a thing of the past and is hardly nonexistent compared to 25 years ago. I appreciate you checking out the video and commenting. Take care!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@lisafriday8047]

I should make a video of the issues we have had with our modular home made by Champion Homes.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 yes! You should!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@johnrushing4957]

What kind of foundation did you go with? We were given a choice of crushed rock, concrete runners, or a complete concrete slab. We decided to go midway with the runners. Slab would have been nice but to have a 36'x66' four inch slab poured was going to be right at $15k if done by them, which is kind of pricey seeing as how my 4" thick slab for a 30'x40' shop with extra rebar was only $8500. Hopefully, with the concrete runners, we won't get much settling, especially since there had already been a house on this spot, and there was a good foundation here. Thanks for sharing and most of all thanks for being honest and with the issues and not nit picking every little thing like some people do, one lady complained on her video saying Flys got in the house to easily when they went in or out one of the exit doors because the doors shut to slow. Come on! Again, thanks for your honest review.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi John, Like you, we put our house on a spot that a previous house had been. It is a complete concrete slab. I know a lot people do runners. I know prices have gone up a lot on many construction items. Good luck with your project! Thanks for checking out the video.🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@cheryltaylor443]

That seem Crack would piss me off Big-time ! Those beams ! What idiot thought that was a good idea.Very nice over all . Your lot is amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Cher! I hear you! We had the seam “fixed” twice. Clearly, they were not going to make it right. We will find a new solution on our own. We don’t let things upset us too bad. Life is too short! Thanks for checking out the video!🇺🇸🚜

[@rockbottom582]

Who wants to buy a brand new home and have to do a bunch of work on it

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Hi RB! Yes! It sucks to have to do repairs on a new home. I can tell you that I have purchased a new stick built home also, the result was the same. There are always items that need repair or attention. Sure, we would have loved to build a new stick home, it turned out to not be in the cards for us. Everyone has to do what works for them. Their budget and timeline. I appreciate you checking out the video and commenting!!🚜🇺🇸🌲

[@janjones4772]

Beautiful home, too bad about the ceiling,I’ve seen several have had trouble like that, we are. Learning what to look for before we buy, is your heating and air vents in the floor or ceiling ?👍👍

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Jan, Thanks for checking out the video. Our heat vents are in the floor and in some of the cabinet kick plates. Good luck with your purchase.🚜🍺🇺🇸

[@-OBELUS-]

My parents purchased a mobile home once and had it over 10 years. It didn't have any of these problems. It was solid. Palm Harbor is a no then. It's pretty though.

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Obelus! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and comment! Cheers!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@GettingGoshen]

Thank you I have actually been looking at Modular home they have to pass the same building codes as a stick built Even so I looked at reviews from those as well and they all have issues. I used to live in Austin, Tx where Palm Harbor has a manufacturing plant. They are entire Plam Harbor neighborhoods. I always wanted to see a review on them It seems that Warren Buffett is the MAJOR owner of All these companies and Not to Interested in the Buyers concerns. Maybe one day America will return to MADE IN THE USA with pride..wonderful review. Oh just one thing what is the tub in your guest bathroom like is fiberglass?

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Getting! Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to check out the video and comment. I hear you about, made in the USA, not what it used to be. Yes, the guest bath is fiberglass. Take care!🇺🇸🚜 🏠

[@victoryalynnjames5194]

I'm a huge fan of Palm Harbor homes and Golden West, and I stay up on their models and other information You mention a name change for Palm Harbor Homes? Sorry sir but I think you're maybe confused. Pal Harbor is/has not changed their name...Palm Harbor is the manufacturer, Homes Direct is the seller. You chose a great home. After owning a Golden West Mani, I'd never own a conventional home again. Here's wishing you many more happy years in your home.

[@tractorrookie]

😊👍 Thanks for checking out the video! I appreciate it!🚜🇺🇸

[@kocojo6105]

Hi! Thanks for the detailed video. I do have a question about upgrades, specifically, the drywall. How much was the wall upgrade? Also, did you add ceiling height or was that standard?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi @kocojo6105 We regard to the rounded corners on the drywall, it was pretty minimal, but I can’t remember the exact amount. We did do any wall upgrades, other than adding an additional window which I want to say was around 1k. The ceiling height was standard on this model. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@964964limkyung]

I see KZbin about most manufactures and mobile homes are having some issues with not being built right or something ales- which some owners are not happy about, (though the client didn't know until purchased and while living in their home to find out what's happening their own home ) and this is the problems where the companies doesn't tell clients whole true about the how made of home and so on, they just take the money and run with it , it's very sad, but being client should research it and involved with true realtor who knows better knowledge ( mortgage, town code, zone area and so on) of these kind of homes

[@tractorrookie]

Hi There, True! I think there are issues with any home. It really comes down to how it is dealt with. Unfortunately, the industry just doesn’t do well at making thing right. There is never any follow up to find out how things turned out. Take care! Thanks for watching the video!🇺🇸🚜👍

[@sandrahamer2499]

Love the puppy,that crack makes your home look cheaply made ,I would think that a real carpenter could go up in the attic area and install more 4x6's to attach the dropped drywall, to,I couldn't live with that look now. There's manufactured homes,and modulars personally I would go with a modular, and a basement for storage and therefore reducing clutter on the main level

[@tractorrookie]

Thanks for checking out the video!🇺🇸🍺

[@sunshiicattara6410]

I am curious the way they did the foundation, does that help with making the home feel a little less like a manufactured home? We aren’t crazy about the possibility of living in a mobile home, but it a huge saving compared to building. We thought also may do a wrap around porch with s self standing roof, thinking it may make it safer in storms and make it last longer. Do you have any thoughts?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! Well, we’re sitting on a full slab with concrete board skirting. You can certainly do a cider block or concrete foundation, they can be costly. We’ve considered a deck, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. They require permits and can’t attach to the house. This will last our lifetime and longer if we keep up the maintenance. Thanks for watching!🚜🇺🇸

[@alicecoppers8980]

I am in process of buying a new mH for my lot. this is helpful. How can I inspect the floor joists and make sure the marriage line doesn't separate? I will have all wood floors. Can I have my own floor person install this? Did it include decks?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi, You can have your own floor person, if the company will allow it. Separation at the marriage line tends to happen in the drywall when the house settles, that is why companies do not typically warranty drywall. Decks are not typically included unless they are part of the original floor plan. Our county does not allow decks or porches to be attached to the house, you have to have them built after the fact and butt them up to the house. Best wishes with your purchase! 😍🚜🇺🇸

[@ChristisMySavior02]

We are in the process of getting the construction done to prep the land, and then they rushed to bring the house but they basically dropped it off and ran! Those guys were probably saying good luck, but they didn’t speak English so I couldn’t really ask them anything.. now they are trying to force us into funding the loan- but they haven’t done the work that we paid them 50k to complete. Why would we want to give them any more money?? Their “bank” is not a bank, they are just like the lenders from the 2008 home market crash! 😅😭😭😭

[@tractorrookie]

Hi There! Sorry to hear that! It can be a shady business. I hope you get it worked out. Take care!! 🇺🇸🚜

[@hislivelystone]

I’ve watched your video and someone who bought a Clayton. This definitely looks a little more upscale but it seems like both companies have issues with fulfilling the special requests and issues with cracking, quality, etc. Do you know if some of those issues are “better” if you buy something already in stock rather than a special order manufactured home?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi His lively stone, I really don’t think that would make any difference. The sheetrock cracking is from the house settling and temperature changes. That is one of the reasons they don’t warranty drywall. A person can go around and repair them are they occur and I think eventually it will no longer be an issue. Thanks for checking out the video.🍺🇺🇸

[@hislivelystone]

@@tractorrookie thanks for replying. I thought maybe the Sheetrock was a special order item since most manufactured homes I’ve seen don’t have that. I didn’t know if a shorter distance traveled would make a difference either. Definitely wouldn’t take care of the customer service aspects.

[@tractorrookie]

@@hislivelystone our home traveled about an hour and half. The home didn’t really suffer much from the road trip. Take care! Good luck with your search and or purchase.🍺🇺🇸

[@Melidontcare]

Love your home.. what was final Price ? After upgrades ?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Perry, I want to say were around 130k, I think they have gone up. Thanks for checking out the video!!!🇺🇸🚜🍺

[@carolynbrew3770]

Nice but I would go nuts if all this happened at the prices,We moved ours they did a great job I would not stop until they got it rt I would never buy a home from these people thanks for the heads up that celling not ok all the miss ups not ok $$$😮

[@tractorrookie]

😎Hi Carolyn, Thanks for checking out the video I appreciate it. Take care!🌲🪵🫶

[@SCH292]

Damn. This video made me look into Palm Harbor. Yeah..seems a lot of negativity about Palm Harbor and rating is like 2 out of 5. Palm Harbor does have some good floor/house plans but everybody seem to be saying that Palm's quality control is poo poo.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi @SCH292 Overall, we have been satisfied. There are some things they could have done better. I think it’s the nature of the industry that you end up with things you have to deal with. Thanks for checking out the video and commenting! Cheers!🚜🇺🇸

[@tylersimpkins8186]

That's what people say about clayton homes I bought a double wide and I had no problems whatsoever a very good experience

[@gabyp2049]

I'm thinking of getting a triple wide manufactured home (La Hacienda III model) from Palm Harbor. Makes me a little nervous to invest in "3" parts since it's semi a new concept. I noticed your seams were cracking. How do you know the framing isn't coming apart and the parts will detach? That's what makes me a bit nervous. Do you know of anyone else who has bought from Palm Harbor we can ask their input too? If you know of someone with the Hacienda model or triple wide that would be even better to get their input.

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi There! We looked at a ton of homes before we bought. Some of them were triple wide. I am not what you mean about new design. The triples have been around a long time. I am not concerned about the house coming apart. It is sealed and connected in a variety of ways. You will have cracks in sheetrock and they do not warranty sheet rock. Outside of the normal settling cracks you get, the seam crack in our living room seems to be a flaw in design, not having enough to screw into at the seam. I think Palm Harbor makes a decent home, but they are not perfect. There are always issues to deal with. I wish you the best. Take care!!🇺🇸👍

[@gabyp2049]

@@tractorrookie Thanks this helps and makes me feel better! Last question - do you think having a concrete foundation will help to prevent or minimize cracking?

[@tractorrookie]

Certainly couldn’t hurt. We have a full slab underneath that has been here over 30 years. Some of the cracks occur with they move it. They typically will fix those, they just don’t want to come back later. We got a commitment from them and they fixed it twice and still did not hold. We also have pretty good temperature swings which I think can be a factor.

[@shirleyviera1133]

With the ceiling cracked from settling, does that mean you may get leaks in your roof as a result?

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi Shirley, No. The roof is solid and has no issues. The cracking results from the fact the sheetrock on the center seam does not have structural timber to attach to (at the seam), because of that there is a small amount of flex that occurs at the seam. Thanks for checking out the video!🚜🇺🇸🍺

[@Arizona_lilly]

Is this Florida ? We have a palm harbors in Arizona too im hoping to move there next year but our palm harbors is all ages

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! Nope, we’re in Oregon! Good luck with your move!🇺🇸🍺🚜

[@Mr.Bathelus832]

That is a very nice house! Do you pay property tax?

[@tractorrookie]

Thank you. Yes, we pay property taxes. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathansmart8117]

Mike did I see that you have the home set on a block foundation? It seems to me that if you set the home on a concrete slab foundation with footers there would be no “settling” of the different sections. Am I wrong in thinking this?

[@tractorrookie]

😊 Hi Jonathan, Earlier in the videos that I have done on the property I show the removal of my mothers old double wide. Our house is on a 30 year old concrete slab that was in good condition. The flex with regard to the center seam has more to do with the lack of structural wood to attach to, according to the many I have spoken to. Additionally, even stick house settle and change with temperature and seasons. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care!🇺🇸🍺🚜

[@sarahkrick8667]

Does it feel solid? Does the insulation work well for energy bills? Thank you!

[@tractorrookie]

Yes, it feels solid. It’s 2x6 walls and is well insulated. It holds temperature quite well. Better than anything we have been in before. Thanks for watching!🚜🇺🇸👍

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Let us know how much trouble you get into from your wife for videoing the house. Mine would not like that! Lovely place you have there!

[@tractorrookie]

👍😊You called it! She wasn’t happy! She said I did okay considering it was not authorized 😎I was stuck on dog duty, so what the heck! 😂🇺🇸👍

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

@@tractorrookie OH I know how those shake downs go. You'll be lucky if you aren't placed on Shog Dit duty for a while!🤣🤣

[@brianalieb1310]

Would you be able to give me an estimate on how about how much the cost of delivery is and the set-up?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Brian, I wish I could. Our particular purchase included “standard “ delivery. Since our property is very hilly, we had to pay $1200 extra for the little cat to drag the house up the hill. Other dealers did price out delivery as an additional cost, I guess it is dealership dependent. Hope that helps!🚜🇺🇸

[@debbywilliams2689]

The Palm Harbor home that I had several years ago was a piece of garbage. Had nothing but problems that they never were able to fix properly, they always used very old parts to repair faucets. Maybe they have improved but mine was nothing but garbage.

[@tractorrookie]

😅Hi Debby! I appreciate you checking out the video! Overall we have been happy with the house! There are areas they could definitely improve on, but considering it was probably more than half the price of a stick house, we are satisfied with the result. Since you said yours was garbage twice, I believe you. Sorry that happened! Merry Christmas!🇺🇸🎄🎁

[@debbywilliams2689]

@@tractorrookie glad you are overall happy with your house!

[@jamesb.armstrong5433]

Did you have someone install the wood stove or did you install it? How much did the stove install cost?

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi there! Thanks for checking out the video. We had the stove installed. We picked this stove partly because of the tax credit. Labor was $800, parts and permit were about $1000. Here’s the video; Our New Lopi Wood Stove Lights Itself! Check this out! Made in 🇺🇸#166 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ham2f4mBZdF3mas

[@rachelkring3764]

With the shower, do you like not having a door?

[@tractorrookie]

Hi Rachel! Yes! We wanted the walk in with no door! We love it! Cheers!

[@leighchambers5052]

The background music is quite distracting. 😮

[@tractorrookie]

Thanks so much for checking out the video. Cheers!🚜🇺🇸

[@thotimusprime8462]

Hi! Im looking at a house i like and im wondering what were you charged for like delivery? Just the other costs i would probably have to do a home land package in my area, thanks!

[@tractorrookie]

😊Hi, We looked at several homes before we settled on this one. Most of the builders we visited included delivery and setup in the price. Additional costs they did not cover was the skirting and porches which were required by our local code. Prices for that will vary a lot depending on materials and local costs. Since we removed an old home and put in a new one. The county required septic inspection and repairs and electrical upgrades. When we started, we had two loans, in the end we consolidated into one. Hope that helps.😎Good luck with your purchase.

[@Biker65]

That ceiling is unacceptable. Maybe give it some time to completely settle and redo the drywall.

[@tractorrookie]

Hi there! I’ve been told it is a flaw in design, lacking structural backing to attach to. It’s been repaired twice. 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks for checking out the video 👍😍🚜🇺🇸

[@Biker65]

If it's not going to move anymore. Take down the ceiling and sand down the beam. Good luck @@tractorrookie