The Truth About Appalachian Trailer Parks

[@lestranged]

I've never understood the stigmas about mobile homes. The last few years we have this fad of 'tiny houses' and RV life and Van Life, and those are like culturally accepted as "cool" but mobile homes still aren't. It doesn't make sense to me. Most mobile homes (even a single wide) are bigger than a city apartment and you have no neighbors sharing walls or on top of you. No garage but you get a parking space at least which some city apartments don't even have.

[@realappalachia]

Very well put, you nailed it

[@damonroberts7372]

It's just like high school - people will find some reason to justify why their clique is better than the others, and why you don't belong in their clique.

[@kesmarn]

@@damonroberts7372 You're so right. Some folks just can't rest until they find someone they think they can feel superior to.

[@SilentWeaponsQuietWars]

I absolutely want a Mobil home.

[@juliejensen7370]

As long as they don't require constant maintenance, I'm in. I just hope critters getting in the home aren't part of the deal! The danger of fire scares me too.

[@kesmarn]

What a creative idea! I love the way you two are so open minded about presenting lots of different communities throughout Appalachia. No judgment. No "elitism." Just a consistent acceptance of our fellow humans. Hoping that gets to be contagious. 🙂

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, kes, that’s awesome

[@kevingoodwyn3884]

I grew up in a trailer, lived in that trailer for 18 years. Thanks for the videos. God bless you all.

[@realappalachia]

God bless you too, Kevin

[@jtq69]

My wife lived in a trailer until she was 12 years old and quite frankly I would live in a single wide back in the holler before I would rent the nicest apartment in VA. Keep up the good work!!

[@Perfectly-Imperfect]

Exactly! At least you wouldn’t be cramped up on your neighbors . Most trailers look better than those outrageous city apartments anyway.

[@Counselor77]

I've lived in big houses and mobile homes and sometimes the quality of living in a mobile home park depends on the owners of the park. I lived in one in my bachelor days and the owners were nice. There was a couple that was fighting a lot and the cops had to show up more than once, the park owner got wind of it and told them that if the cops have to show up one more time, they gotta leave. Things got way peaceful after that. I'd live in a burned-out hollow tree before I'd live in an apartment if some slob falls asleep with a cigar and burns the whole complex down leaving multiple families homeless. I've seen that happen.

[@realappalachia]

Oh yeah, you’re right on the money with that

[@AnnC....]

There is no shame in living in a trailer park, Thank you for your video.

[@realappalachia]

Very true, Ann, thank you

[@diannecampbell18]

loved mine +++

[@johnreed8336]

Thanks to both of you for the tour of some trailer parks . These people are just as much part of Appalachia as anyone else , so I am glad you have included them . Like you both say the world is made up of many sorts people some people are very nice and others not so . But I have always found that nice people always outnumber the not so . Looking forward to your next trip out in Appalachia!

[@realappalachia]

I totally agree with that, John, thanks for the comment.

[@tygreenwood472]

Live where you can afford to live and are comfortable living if that happens to be in a trailer park that's fine!

[@realappalachia]

Amen to that, you are right on the money, Tyrelle

[@mikestacy3224]

Hey Shane and Melody! Trailer parks with a view....now that is something I never have seen. Though it brings back memories of the great deal of time back in the '70's and '80's growing up in Northern Appalachia with my Grandparents in the Alleghany Mountains of New York. The set a new 1973 60 ft long trailer pulled to the top of a mountain on their 88 acres of land. They cleared about 2 acres off of a "seasonal limited use" dirt road. Put up a 2-car garage for the 4x4, snow-buggies and dirt bikes, and dug a well and septic tank. They built an addition on a year later to accomodate a Ben Franklin fireplace. In the winter, they had a forced-air furnace as well fueled by heating oil via deliveries to an outside tank(when it was then more affordable). A very homey place with great memories, and total thick forest around for miles.....though it did include bears occasionally. Trailers can be quite comfortable, but they have their issues: lower insulation, less durable, only decease in value unless on owner land, and have a strange attraction to 🌪. Oh, and Melody, another nice hat you got there! Ya didn't snag that one from Shane too did ya?😉

[@realappalachia]

You’re right about the tornados. Odd isn’t it? And no! Cheetah print isn’t his thing haha! - Melody

[@jeanlawson9133]

I grew up in a trailer park in Tazwell county Virginia,,,, and I remember the first time someone,,, actually a young lady I admired immensely,, called me Trailer Trash I had to go home and ask my Mother what it actually meant I was broken hearted,,,it was hard never truly understood,,,,oh well,,,,

[@realappalachia]

Man, I hate that you had to hear that kind of talk. I’m from Tazewell County too and sorry to know people would treat you that way.

[@mariekatherine5238]

My great and uncle lived in very nice trailer community in Florida. It was an inexpensive gated senior community. You had to keep your place looking nice, clean, etc. The yards were very small, but lots of people opted for white gravel or crushed shells instead of grass, and had small porches with flowers, etc. There was a community hall with shuffleboard and a swimming pool. There were also clubs to join, church services, and a minibus that you had to pay for, but made the rounds of various stores several times per week. It was by no means, “trailer trash!” The only problem I recall is that they had to be really be strict regarding food trash and leaving pet food outside, or pets, for that matter. There was a creek at the back of the community hall and alligators started coming up to the houses to eat! There’s nothing like pulling into your carport to find a seven foot alligator sunning itself on your porch! They did have rules regarding pets, like only smaller dogs and cats, that had to be leashed and attended if outdoors. There was a limit on how many. I was there as an eight year old and thought it was such a cute little village! But I thought it unfair that children couldn’t live there! This was in 1964. But I’ve subsequently seen ghetto trailer parks, like in L.A. and individual trailers that are falling apart, yards full of trash and nasty looking dogs running around in the mud. There used to be a place in St. Lawrence Cnty., New York that I called “Appalachia North.” There were four trailers on the lot, three of them completely filled with stuff, and the fourth one appeared to be about 2/3 full and the people, an older couple, living in the front. You’d go by at night and see them at a table watching TV. In retrospect, I now believe they were hoarders, when one trailer got filled up, they just closed the door and got themselves another! Pretty wild! The comment about fire is absolutely correct. When I lived in northern NY, it was a very poor area so lots of folks lived in trailers and heated with wood. In the spring, you’d drive around and see all the places that had burned during the winter. In fact, my college advisor and his nine year old son lost their lives in a trailer fire in the early 1980’s. There was only one way out, the door, and a couch beside it was too close to the stove. So if you use heaters or burn wood or coal, you have to be super careful. Friends of mine in KY bought a used single wide trailer to put on a plot of inherited land because Marianne got pregnant and they didn’t want to raise a baby crammed in with his sister’s family. Bill is very handy and had a second door installed where a closet used to be, clear on the other side and end of the front door. They’ve not had a fire, but now they’ve got another way out in case of emergency. You also don’t want to be in a trailer in a tornado. Bill cleaned up an old root cellar installed in the side of a hill and it doubles as a storage shed and tornado shelter. They have gone in it a few times, but fortunately, the tornadoes didn’t make a direct hit. Already this spring, though, high winds toppled part of a tree onto the edge of the roof. They weren’t home when it happened, but at least it was repairable! They’ve since cut down the other half of the tree.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, good info

[@larrym.johnson9219]

Shane and Melody, thank you for your tour of the trailer parks, I did not catch where you were filming or the places where you were filming, the one thing that made me appreciate your site the best is that you don't appeal to stereotypes but show the real thing, and as a fellow Appalachian I appreciate that very much, there are too many people perpetuating stereotypes of all types not just about Appalachia, thank you both. 😉👍🤟⛪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇺🇸🔥

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much sir, I’m so glad it comes across the way we hope to present it

[@JB-ul2bh]

Thank you so much for posting this. Some of the best of us have lived in trailer houses.

[@miask]

Melody’s smile just lights up my day. In my town, we have 2 trailer parks that are really nice. Some folks turn their noses up at things they know nothing about.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, Mia! That makes my day :). And you’re absolutely right! - Melody

[@exterminator1]

people always look for something to make themselves feel better. NO ONE is above anyone. I would have no problem living in a mobile home park. We are all the same regardless of possessions. I mean if they lived on the street they would get a dif kind of hate.People love to put others down.Thanks for the vids. Yall do a fantastic job

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot to us

[@chubbawubba9801]

You tellem! Fun topic have a great weekend

[@realappalachia]

Thank ya, you have a good one too

[@chrissyrose8189]

Growing up, my Granny & Grandad lived in a trailer park. I spent more days & nights there than my own home. My Sister & I even attended the school that was in their district. Us kid's would catch the bus at the entrance of the park. There was about two hundred trailers from newer one's to older one's. When you hear the saying "it takes a village", that's exactly what our trailer park was about. Some of my fondest memories that I cherish & will carry with me forever come from "home", the good ole trailer park. ❤️

[@1940limited]

My in laws lived in a trailer park. It was a nice community. The owner rented the lots to people but the residents owned their trailers.

[@realappalachia]

I think that is becoming more of the standard bc nice trailers are pretty darn expensive so it would cost a fortune to buy several of them. Usually the landlord owned are more of the rundown ones, generally speaking

[@robinhaupt9119]

Very cool and non-judgmental. Thank you Melody and Shane. Love the story of Fuzzy Melody ❤️.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you, Robin! Yes, Fuzzy was the baby of the family ❤️ - Melody

[@TomHoffman-uw7pf]

Kitties are sooooo cute. 😄

[@2771jojo]

There is one in Richlands off of 460 that went on for what seemed like miles, but looked cleaned and well maintained. Had a friend whose parents owned one in Princeton Virginia. Many of these places are families that live close together on privately owned land. With flooding in some areas, they sit up off the ground to protect the water from getting up into the house, which could cause mold, mildew, cockroaches, and snakes from getting in.

[@realappalachia]

I know the one you’re talking about

[@suzybailey-koubti8342]

Some of the new trailers are absolutely beautiful!

[@realappalachia]

Very very true

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

Up here trailers/mobile homes are almost as expensive as a house. 15 years ago you could get a brand new double wide with brand new stainless steel appliances 3 br, 2.5 baths, central air with 5/8 sheet rock for 65k delivered and hooked up to water/sewer and telephone pole. Then it jumped to 130k and last I checked, 180k not including delivery and hook ups. Insanity!

[@robertmoore2049]

Beautiful towards the end with that evening sky and the trees 🌲!

[@kevinbarrett5001]

Thanks y'all both for the video. I never lived in a trailer park but raised 4 kids in a trailer. All but my son have grown. Appreciate it and thanks again

[@realappalachia]

That’s great, thank you, Kevin

[@coopyduck6901]

Thank you for sharing another piece of Appalachia. Enjoy your videos.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, Bonnie

[@ronbass8136]

Looks just like trailer parks around here. I've lived in rented single wide mobile homes and now own a 2000 ft. Nice brick home. I'm the same person where ever I am. You can't judge people based on where they live. Most people are doing the best they can and that's all you can ask. I believe in love your neighbor as yourself and you won't have problems.

[@realappalachia]

You hit it right on the head, Ron

[@UncleWally3]

Thanks for sharing. As a Canadian, our old Trailer Park Boys series, now on Netflix, perhaps entertainingly but also unfortunately, capitalizes on trailer park stereotypes. My biggest worry is that some people who live in trailer parks (done it) become the clichés most community members would rather dismantle. For me - it’s all about people, not the shelter.

[@janetisoldi7491]

Can you show the inside of these trailers?

[@walterlangston4484]

I grew up in a trailer park and was at one few days ago next to long trestle been trying to get a train on that trestle again like I did back in the winner time

[@TomHoffman-uw7pf]

I live in an Appalachian trailer park. Say what you want, and I'll laugh all the way to the bank. My rent is $400/month.

[@1940limited]

Many of these trailers have very nice interiors. Same for pre-fabs. Only problem for me is no garage.

[@realappalachia]

Yes, you occasionally see a park with enough space for a carport but that usually isn’t a lot of help for storage

[@lowtechbd]

Thank you! Love you guys.

[@tonyhoneyman3693]

Love it!! Another great Video! At 7:09, how many times has Melody said, "OH God, there's a car. He's going to kill me!!!" Keep up the good Ambassador work for Appalachia.

[@realappalachia]

So true! Lol he hasn’t yet, thankfully! - Melody

[@zxtenn]

Helen has a few, whats terrible is paying 500-600 a month for the small piece of land when taxes there are only 500-600 annually for a house

[@realappalachia]

Wow that sounds like some awfully stiff rent

[@zxtenn]

@@realappalachia I looked at several NICE trailers for sale in Greensboro NC and lot rent was $500.00 + for a small piece of land with 1 parking area not including water and trash so even when its paid for the monthly lot rent which increases annually is still there.

[@conradveraguth1392]

Thank you Shane and Melody for a very nice video. You both make my day I love watching.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@judypierce7028]

Thank you both for some very interesting footage of various trailer parks. I have a dear, dear friend who has lived in a house, mobile home, and two double-wides. They all have been very nice. The owners of the mobile home park just like an RV campground set the tone for people living in and/or camping. I have had 2 RV's that remained in the campground in two different states. Never had a problem because the owners set forth rules for everyone. Anyone who didn't follow them was invited to leave. Be safe.

[@beverlyproudfoot583]

Come on now. Lol Manufactured housing, 👍 💞 LOL If you are gonna be miserable you will be miserable in a shack or a mansion. Being from WV my friends came from every economic group. I ❤️ the tour. Looks like everyone was working nice trucks and cars Sprinkle in some children, kitties dogs and flowers you got a spot! Love y'all

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, Beverly, you are so right

[@benlaw4647]

enjoyed this! I have lived in a trailer, an apartment, and houses ...in the end ,we are all people ,just doing the best we can, where we live doesn't determine who we are , it is what is in our hearts, our character....I love animals too....melody you have an awesome smile and beautiful teeth ! love beautiful teeth .....thanks guys , stay safe and be careful out there ...may God bless y'all always....🙏❤

[@J.RO.]

Yep been there done that to...Loved it 👍👍👍

[@douglasmuncy8507]

We moved from McDowell county in 1987 we lived in Northfork holler in a place called McDowell my dad lost his job with Eastern in 83 an panelled for all of Easterns mine qe moved to a trailer park in Boone County some good memories in both places.

[@MillerMeteor74]

I like to take pictures of houses (and a lot of other things), and the older the better. So now when I drive by a trailer park, I always hope to see some older trailers, like 50s to 70s. As far as living in them, I'd love to have a double wide some day. Maybe I will. And like others have said, I don't understand the stigma that trailers and trailer parks have.

[@paulgibson7848]

Love the film ( from the uk) obsessed with bricks and mortar here, maybe these are the way forward, one question, what sort of thing do folk do for an occupation? I'm interested

[@realappalachia]

Hey Paul, thanks so much!! Coal mining has decreased but still contributes to employment. We have some manufacturing factories as well. A lot of it depends on the town! - Melody

[@LostCooper2020]

I’m on a fixed income so I’m glad somebody is showing stuff that you can actually afford it doesn’t matter what you live in it how long is what you make it as it has stayed in Kentucky for a while and I moved to Florida and that’s been the worst mistake fl wish I knew where these were at because I tell you what I trying to go back to Richmond Kentucky is just impossible right now with the prices I’m glad somebody’s you know I love this channel varsity it doesn’t matter what you are or who you are just find you if you live in a trailer‘s what you make of home and I’m glad to see people have a heart left in the world to see people are all the same all walks of life doesn’t make you no different God bless you guys amazing that there’s still good people left out in the world God bless you guys Jenny from Florida

[@realappalachia]

God bless you too, Jenny

[@idessaoutlaw]

Where's the TRAILER PARK BOYS 🥃😎👌

[@marcusanark2541]

Very cool content, and your accents are very lovely! Cheers from Brazil.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, Marcus

[@schoolboy1325]

I just happened to stumble upon your channel when you were talking about the Whittakers. You have some interesting stuff here. It would be nice and pleasant to tour these towns on a motorcycle. That 2nd trailer park looked okay to me. I've always liked mobile homes especially the newer ones. I have never lived in one, but visited people who did. I would prefer to have it setup on my own land. I would hate to pay the lot fee every month. At the end of the day you have to live somewhere. Living in a trailer park is better than being homeless and suffering daily especially if you have kids.

[@peterjhillier7659]

Hi you Guys we have Trailer Parks over here in the UK., we call them Mobile Homes here. The Countryside looks really beautiful, many thanks for sharing. Keep safe.

[@realappalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it, Peter

[@ronaldtiracchia2017]

Nice tour. Lived In a single wide for sometime in the 80s. I remember having to crawl underneath a few times to fix leaks and hoping I wouldn't meet a snake. I drove by it a couple of months ago and it was like night and day or day and night. Thanks for the tour. I've got to catch up on your posts. I'm behind

[@realappalachia]

great to see you again, Ronald, thanks for sharing the memory

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I love hats too Melody, I wear them every day in the summer. I can't stand my hair on my neck in the humidity!

[@dennismullins4930]

I lived in several Appalachian trailer parks in my day. The first home I bought was a trailer in Glade Springs that I moved to a trailer park on Broad Street in Bristol ☮️

[@realappalachia]

That’s a very common story, my parents bought there’s in Tazewell County and I lived there the first two or three years of my life

[@justanotheralmaroad1923]

@ Dennis Mullins 2 parks there . One on each side of Broad . Going toward Steele's Creek I lived in one on right side. The Beelers were wonderful people to rent from.

[@dennismullins4930]

@@justanotheralmaroad1923 I lived in the one on the left on the hill. I don’t remember the owner’s name. I actually rented a trailer before I bought mine and talked him into letting me put in another spot at the top of the park. That was the mid ‘70’s ☮️

[@cranerigging3604]

I had to smile at 4:50 with the kids jumping on the back bumper of the SUV . We used to do the same thing . LOL ! I like the 1970 green Ford Torino at 8:36 on the right side of the road. Cool Car !

[@realappalachia]

I loved that too

[@kimberwhalen6141]

My best friend said her grandmother thought only trailer trash lived in trailers . Well when mom and dad got a divorce my grandparents put in moma a trailer next door. Which my great grandparents lived just half way down the mountain. I many funny and wonderful moments living there. Many group sleepovers and we got to play all over the mountain which my family owned. Which was a great playground

[@fredsimmons2793]

Shane in my book you are a Prince! I am glad you didn't go all J.D.Vance on us.Melody you are the inspiration for keeping it real!If we don't touch base every once in a while , we will become hopelessly lost!

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much, Fred, we appreciate you

[@robertbuck7186]

Where is Appalachia.. are there any nearby hiking trails. How far in to town.. and what's the town like, how far off of the interstate is it? Whats the weather like?

[@Dontae_777]

Hey guys me and my wife love you guys channel much love from cumberland Maryland

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much for the comment, Dontae, we appreciate you watching and taking the time to write. I’ve only been to Maryland a couple of times but there was some beautiful places there too.

[@answerman9933]

Melody has a great smile.

[@davidthacker3213]

Great video. I’m wondering how much lot rent would be.

[@realappalachia]

My best guess would be that it averages around $200, though it might have went up a little bit recently

[@robertm731]

Love you guys so anything you decided to do I'll watch

[@realappalachia]

Thank you, Robert, happy Thanksgiving!

[@robertm731]

You too

[@alanwilliamson9350]

I lived in a trailer park when I 1st got out on my own. The owners of the park was very strict on who they'd let live there which made it a nicer park to be in than others. I liked the tour of the different parks.👍

[@realappalachia]

the owners seem to make all the difference in the world

[@marydaniel1765]

I lived in a park for 22 years .it was great we had strick rules no outside pets.No parties yard kept clean we had a lake .and a store street lights.we did not have to lock cars or homes.That is the truth.

[@realappalachia]

That sounds like one of the better ones

[@marydaniel1765]

That was in Amhert Va.Amhert Mobil home park . That was in 90s been sold now.But it was a great place to live.

[@ronalddawson3873]

Melody is even beautiful after mowing.I love the hat.

[@jwon5614]

Melanie hey!!!! Sorry to be off topic but you look great what are you doing???? Love the video and both of you guys🥰Lots of love

[@1940limited]

She has really nice teeth! :-)

[@realappalachia]

Thank you! I had mowed my yard that evening so I wasn’t feeling like I looked great but thank you so much!! Haha we appreciate you! - Melody

[@sadie21962]

What always blows my mind are the trailers I've seen on a very curvy road or up on a hill. I can't figure out how they get there. Lol. Thanks for breaking the negative stigma.

[@disco07]

Fascinating!

[@robertmoore2049]

I plan on retire one day and I wouldn’t mind at all living in a nice trailer park somewhere. There are some nice ones and I know a few good friends who live in trailer parks. Thank you for sharing this with us! I hope there will be more videos exploring trailer parks.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you, Robert

[@deborahsboone]

I would love a mobile home!🌺

[@douglasphillips24]

Love my double wide trailer deep in the beautiful Appalachian mountains with God fearing neighbors my Church over the hill . I am blessed & thankful to The Lord for my Family, my home, my job & good people of my community.

[@lorij323]

I think trailer parks are like any other kind of housing - it really depends on the people who live in them. Like you were saying there can be homes that are just junky and trashy and homes that are nice. It depends on the people who live in them, and also their economic situation. But even here where I live there is a bit of a stigma about trailer parks. Enjoyed this different kind of video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@foxmulder4269]

Nice interesting, they look pretty good, I've seen some here in WI not so much

[@realappalachia]

These are kind of all over the place

[@Harrygreen111]

Watching in Melbourne Australia , really enjoy your video's especially Melody's accent

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much, Harry

[@derrick8224]

I missed where this is. WV ? Love your videos

[@celiageorge822]

I never separate these homes from other homes. They are like anything else - well maintained or not. I don't understand why these homes are being singled out. They are no different in Appalachia than they are anywhere else.

[@larrycounce4509]

I understand trailer parks, as a child I lived in several of em dad traveled for work. The last 9 years of my working life I lived in RV parks due to working as a traveler in healthcare. They are about the same, however I stayed in one for 6 years in east Tennessee.

[@GabrielMBurke]

I used to live in a trailer park in a trailer that I owned so you just paid lot rent. Like these ones, there wasn't a lot of "yard" space but you could have a little grass or plant something and you didn't share walls with your neighbors, and the home was your own. I miss it. Would definitely live in one again. It's better than these apartments...

[@icetrucker7037]

i know u can your place Appalacia BUT can u tell me where this is? i mean is it west VA or ?

[@donnareese2768]

I would like to know what the rent on the space is. Is it 55+, animal restrictions etc.

[@johnwilcox4078]

We call them trailer parks here in Wisconsin as well. Just like WV, trailers can vary from one privately owned on a few acres of land to large, newer parks with amenities like community centers, playgrounds, tornado shelters, and laundromats.! Even a large urban area like Madison has several trailer parks, I have friends that live in them, lived in one myself with my young family as a student in Red Wing, MN. I think they are a sensible, affordable housing solution for many people, even a lifeline for those seeking the security and independence of having their own place! The popular Trailer Park Boys TV mockumentary from Canada takes place in a fictional trailer park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I'm actually a big fan, lol

[@realappalachia]

I like what I’ve seen of that show too lol

[@curtischildress9580]

Even the very famous Lawrence Welk lived in & owned a trailer home community connected to his golf course & resort in California. Welk had a very nice double wide for his wife & himself. The show's champagne lady Norma Zimmer & her husband also lived there. I watched Welk videos visiting the show's cast members & Welk & they showed where they lived. People in trailer parks are people & work everywhere. After college I rented trailers at various times. Lots of friends & family live in trailers & trailer parks...nobody thinks about it. It does seem that people who either don't live that way or are from other places have this idea that trailer park people have bad reputations or something. Good Lord. Everybody from school teachers to law enforcement, bank & insurance employees, nurses & hospital/clinic/rescue squad/EMTs, endless county & state employees, store clerks, preachers & their families, construction & carpenters, & an endless list of folks live in trailers & trailer parks. It's nice of you folks to roam around letting people see & understand that people can live good lives all over the place.

[@zerofox2967]

It's the truth, I have been to trailer parks that are poorly maintained and some that are well maintained, bad neighborhoods and good neighborhoods. I grew up in a trailer and we were so poor that we had holes in the floor, but we were kids and didn't see any different. Way I look at it, not bad as long as it keeps the weather off of you that's all that matters. The mobile home parks in the midwest are the same as the ones in NC. Some landlords take a whole lot of pride in maintained park and allow certain renters and then you have the ones who really don't care and it's ratty. I live in a subdivision home now days and now I want more land. The way they make module homes now days they don't even look like mobile homes. I would consider one and some land in the woods.

[@realappalachia]

Everything you said is spot on!

[@danalynch8889]

I would like to see more. I don't know what time you started but maybe start early morning so we can see them all better.

[@realappalachia]

Yeah we definitely got a late start but this has gotten good feedback so we’ll do more in the future to give a good idea

[@highroaddrifter]

Great video you al, keep am coming.:)

[@realappalachia]

Thank you so much

[@valerier4308]

Check out Chance's Mobile Home World YT channel. They are making some great mobile and modular homes these days. Wish I had the land to put one on.

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll check that out - sounds really cool

[@valerier4308]

@@realappalachia You're welcome!

[@celiageorge822]

I think that a lot of the stigma is in the words use. I no longer use "trailer" parks. They aren't "trailers". They are mobile homes.

[@rebeccamartin9528]

Some around indy and danville il don't allow dogs or they have to be tied up

[@irisscott9488]

Hint; if you're gonna film thru your windshield, clean it off first. Lol...😍👍😚

[@pblacklock]

8:05. Yea, his name is Bubbles!

[@James-ol6rw]

You two make a nice couple. Love the vid. Thanks.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you, James

[@tymesho]

Try getting into one in Florida. Some go well over 1 million dollars, and that's for a small fifties' era model!

[@realappalachia]

Wow!

[@harrywest2780]

Nice

[@traveldreamer4616]

I have never understood the negativity towards trailer parks. Out west, there is less of a stigma, some being 55+ retirement communities and others similar to what you have shown. Some lots are least, while others are purchased. It comes down to classism. Some individuals stereotype others based on housing, cars, neighborhood, etc. Hope there comes a day when the content of one’s characters becomes the standard, not something as materialistic as the type of housing or location. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your channel.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Technically, beginning about 15 or so years ago, "mobile homes" were no longer made, they are now called Manufactured Homes. Of course, millions of mobile homes still exist because they have held up. Down in Florida, many "trailer parks" are very nice places with golf courses, pools, tennis and pickle ball courts. Some are on waterways with boat docks or marinas. I live in a manufactured home out in the countryside in Central Florida on a one acre property. Nice tour. Safe travels.

[@crossxcats]

looks alright to me I'm currently staying at a trailer park outside of Seattle and the trailers are very close together and there are a lot more of them I think around 200 trailers

[@ritchieboyd2067]

We have a Mobil home park in Malibu where rents can be $$$$

[@realappalachia]

I can only imagine what that price tag would be

[@cynthiaslabosz7560]

I enjoyed the video very much. My mother-in-law died in 2006, and her lot rent was $750. I hate to see what it would be now in 2022. Of course, this isn't in Applachia, it was outside of Chicago.

[@realappalachia]

Wow, that was some seriously stiff rent

[@mrs.checkmate1282]

And the cost of a single wide up north is very expensive.

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

An authentic trailer park has ta have atleast one Trans Am parked in it. 😁

[@realappalachia]

I’ve seen a trans am or two in my day

[@johnsmith-ug5tp]

@@realappalachia I use to own a 1999 WS6 Trans Am and almost lived in a trailer park. 😉😁😃 I did notice during your tour a Camaro but that doesn't count. 😂🤣

[@chetthebee1322]

Hey, if it's good enough for Ricky, Julian and Bubbles it's good enough for me.

[@benandcis]

Melody tickles me when she says your going to kill her when your driving

[@realappalachia]

It gets old fast for me lol

[@exterminator1]

Also there is people on this planet that dream of having a trailer or roof over their head. Shame on the people that put others down

[@realappalachia]

Ain’t that the truth, but for the grace of God

[@YourTubeVideoss]

We Have a Local Trailer Park Here In Goshen , Ohio Used To Be Called Gas Light Village , Its Nice In Front - But As You Drive Toward Rear / Back Of Trailer Park Gets Kinda Rough Looking , Personally I Would Not Live Their - I Rather Take My Chances In Your Area Appalachian Mountains

[@realappalachia]

Some are like that for sure. There’s a wide variety of what you’ll see just like with anything. - Melody

[@navydogsadventures3500]

You both are so nice,. Love you both!🤗

[@realappalachia]

Thanks so much

[@MsPriyaLal]

What about rodents and pests in mobile home... Is that hard to keep out??