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RV Dealers in Canada Catch the Spring RV Shows this month Find your nearest RV dealership RVers WHO? RV Clubs RV Shows & Sales RV Resources RV Types WHAT? RV Manufacturers RV Dealers RVs for Rent RVs are great WHY? RVers tell us why RV Books & Videos RV Magazines RV Travel WHERE? RVing in Canada RV Campgrounds RV Driving Tips FREE Brochure Media Section RV FAQs Site Map En Français Visit RV dealers in your area If you are considering buying a recreational vehicle, or upgrading your RV, check out dealers in your local area. Contact them directly to find out what types of towable RVs, motorhomes, or camper vans they have for sale. Canadian dealers are listed by province, or select dealers for a specific region. We also feature RVs for Rent in Canada and Repair Facilities for anyone wishing to repair or renovate an RV: WESTERN CANADA: British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan CENTRAL CANADA: Manitoba Ontario Quebec EASTERN CANADA: Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Nova Scotia Newfoundland Services offered by RV dealerships Whether you are thinking new, or used, visit the dealers near you, for a close-up view of every class of RV. They will be able to answer many of your questions, and have plenty of information on financing options, insurance, towing specifications, licensing requirements and after-market recommendations. They will set up your new unit for you and demonstrate all the different systems built into your RV. Get to know your local dealer Call them or visit their website to see what additional services they offer. Most dealerships offer recreational vehicle maintenance, RV accessories, parts and service. Some have unique services such as consignment sales, storage, RV collision repair, hitch service, van conversion, or solar power installation. Check our lists of RV dealers first, or consult your Yellow Pages, and if you still need help locating a dealer near you, contact the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada: www.rvda.ca Canadian RV Dealers British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia Newfoundland NWT and Yukon RV Rentals in Canada Companies that rent RVs RV Repair Facilities RV repairs across Canada Canadian RV Shows RV Manufacturers Detailed listings A to Z Meet the RV Family What kind of RVs? RV Tips and Advice Before buying an RV -- Types of RVs : What kinds of RVs are available? All types of RVs : Folding Camping Trailers | Truck Campers | Travel Trailers | 5th Wheel Travel Trailers | Class A Motorhomes | Class B Camper Vans | Class C Mini-motorhomes | Park Models 102 | Park Model Recreational Units RV Manufacturers : A to Z list of RV Manufacturers | Brand Names of RVs | Parts for recreational vehicles and RV industry services Canadian RV Dealers : Dealerships listed by province RV Rentals in Canada : Companies with recreational vehicles for rent RV Repair Facilities : Garages specializing in RV repairs, custom work and renovation RV Shows, Exhibitions and Sales : Dates and locations across Canada RV Tips & Advice : Useful advice about RVs | Towing or Driving

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Louisiana Campgrounds and RV Parks LouisianaTraffic Information | Home | Hot Links | AddYour Park to the Directory | Go to another State Select State Canada International Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District Of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersy New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming National Park Service Trailer Life Magazine NADA Guides RV Insurance Select Cities Select Cities beginning With A - C D - F G - I J - L M - O P - R S- V W - Z Recreation.Gov Go RVing RV Consumer Group Funroads.Com Alexandria Cabana Mobile Estates 318-449-4896 Alexandria West KOA 318-445-5227 Casey-Dyer RV Center 318-473- 1802 Cenla Camping Center 318-445-6981 Rapides Coliseum 318-442-9581 Valentines Lake South Shore/Kisatchie Nat Forest 318-445-9396 Alexandria Area (Hwy 165N) Diamond T RV Park Phone Number 318-765-3061 Fax 318-765-3220 Updated 10/2/2005 Visit our Web Page Send Email Map Directions: North from Alexandria on Hwy 165, 1 mile North of J&S Mobile Station, second road to the left( East Meade Rd. 1/3 mile on left. Additional Features: Total Sites 8 CATV No Full Hookups 8 Camp Store No 20 / 30 Amp Electric 8 / 8 Restrooms & Showers No 50 Amp Electric 8 Pool No Pull Thrus 8 Dump Station Yes Back-Ins 0 Laundry No Interior Roads Gravel Dates Open All Year Rates $15.00 - 20 .00Daily $50.00 - 65.00 Weekly $220 - 230 - 250 Monthly Modem Friendly No Pets Allowed Yes Anacoco Pleasure Point/Park 318-565-4810 Arcadia Bonnie and Clyde Trade Days 318-263-2437 Arnaudville Robins Country Leisure Park 318-754-5017 Baton Rouge Cajun Country Campground 800-264-8554 Camper City 504-273-4533 Blanchard Trailer Sales 504-355-4449 Cedarcrest Southmoor Villages 504-293-3839 Farr Park Campground 504-769-7805 Knight's RV Park 504-275-0679 Baton Rouge KOA 1-800-562-5673 Miller's RV Center 504-275-2940 RV Mart Inc 504-272-1111 The RV Shop 504-272-7230 Tranquility Lakes RV Campground 504-777-4393 Return to top Boyce Alexandria West KOA 318-445-5227 Breaux Bridge Pioneer Campground 318-332-3502 Broussard Smith Lodge & Campground 318-837-6286 Denham Springs Tranqulity Lakes RV Campground 504-777-4393 Baton Rouge East KOA 504-664-7281 Folsom Folsom Hills Resort 41621 Mockingbird Hill Rd. Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-796-8463 WebPage: http://www.folsomhillsresort.com Email: denisd@bellsouth.net Updated 11/1/2004 Map Gibson Gibson KOA 5961 Bayou Drive Gibson,LA 70356 504-575-8080 Greenwood Kelly's RV Park 8560 Greenwood Rd. Greenwood, LA 71033 318-938-6360 Hammond New Orleans/Hammond KOA 504-542-8094 Punkin Park Campground 504-567-3418 Houma Capri Court Campground 800-428-8026 Lafayette Lafayette KOA 537 Apollo Rd Scott,LA 70583 1-800-562-0809 Lake Charles Lake Charles/Vinton KOA 1514 Azema Vinton,LA 70668 1-800-562-1899 LaPlace LaPlace Trailer Park & RV Park 113 LaPlace Trailer Court LaPlace, La 70068 Phone: 985-652-9086 Updated 1/25/2005 Loranger Sweetwater Campground, RV Park & Riding Stables 57056 N Cooper Rd Loranger, LA 70454 Phone: (985) 878-6868, Toll free (877) 890-6868 WebPage: www.sweetwater-campground.com Email: sweetwater-campground@charter.ne t Updated 8/25/2005 Map & Directions Monroe & Area R & M RV PARK 131 COLVIN STREET DUBACH, LA 71235 Phone: 318-247-5360 Updated 9/12/2005 Shilo RV & Travel Resort 317-343-6098 Return to top Morgan City Belle Riverside RV Park Phone Number 985-252-4424 Fax 225-715-0030 Map of area Updated 11/30/2005 Visit our Web Page Send Email Directions: US 1-10 TO EXIT 182-CROSS SUNSHINE BRIDGE TO LA. HIWAY 70-GO 20 MILES TO LA. 1016-2 AT WATER TOWER TO BELLE RIVER-TURN RIGHT 1.5 MI. TO SITE ON BELLE RIVER Additional Features: ELECTRICITY-GARBAGE PICK-UP-SEWERAGE-BOAT RAMP- WHARF PROVIDED-CABLE TV AVAILABLE 38 MILES TO BATON ROUGE - 67 MILES TO NEW ORLEANS Total Sites 12 CATV Yes Full Hookups 12 Camp Store No 20 / 30 Amp Electric 0/12 Restrooms & Showers No 50 Amp Electric 12 Pool No Pull Thrus 0 Dump Station Yes Back-Ins 12 Laundry No Interior Roads Concrete Dates Open All Year Rates Modem Friendly Yes Pets Allowed Yes Myrtle Grove Area Myrtle Grove KOA 1-800-562-8134 Natchitoches Nakatosh Campground 318-352-8072 SALINE LAKE RV PARK P.O. BOX 112 WINNFIELD, LA 71483 Phone: 318-628-4605 or 318-628-1284 / FAX 318-628-7598 WebPage: http://hometown.aol.com/alsucat/myhomepage/business.html Email: alsucat@aol.com Updated 7/4/2004 Mapof Area New Orleans Jude Travel Park 504-241-0632 Madi Gras Campground 504-243-0085 Riverboat Travel Park 504-246-2628 Willow Mar Travel Park 504-244-6611 New Orleans West KOA 1-800-562-5110 New Orleans/Hammond KOA 1-800-562-9394 New Orleans East KOA 1-800-562-2128 New Orleans Area Folsom Hills Resort 41621 Mockingbird Hill Rd. Franklinton, LA 70438 Phone: 985-796-8463 WebPage: http://www.folsomhillsresort.com Email: denisd@bellsouth.net Updated 11/1/2004 Map Patterson Kemper Williams Park 504-395-2298 Pineville Country Living 318-442-9801 Port Allen Cajun Country Campground 1-800-264-8554 Pierre Part Belle Riverside RV Park Phone Number 985-252-4424 Fax 225-715-0030 Map of area Updated 11/30/2005 Visit our Web Page Send Email Directions: US 1-10 TO EXIT 182-CROSS SUNSHINE BRIDGE TO LA. HIWAY 70-GO 20 MILES TO LA. 1016-2 AT WATER TOWER TO BELLE RIVER-TURN RIGHT 1.5 MI. TO SITE ON BELLE RIVER Additional Features: ELECTRICITY-GARBAGE PICK-UP-SEWERAGE-BOAT RAMP- WHARF PROVIDED-CABLE TV AVAILABLE 38 MILES TO BATON ROUGE - 67 MILES TO NEW ORLEANS Total Sites 12 CATV Yes Full Hookups 12 Camp Store No 20 / 30 Amp Electric 0/12 Restrooms & Showers No 50 Amp Electric 12 Pool No Pull Thrus 0 Dump Station Yes Back-Ins 12 Laundry No Interior Roads Concrete Dates Open All Year Rates Modem Friendly Yes Pets Allowed Yes Pollock (Hwy 165 S) Diamond T RV Park Phone Number 318-765-3061 Fax 318-765-3220 Updated 10/2/2005 Visit our Web Page Send Email Map Directions: North from Alexandria on Hwy 165, 1 mile North of J&S Mobile Station, second road to the left( East Meade Rd. 1/3 mile on left. Additional Features: Total Sites 8 CATV No Full Hookups 8 Camp Store No 20 / 30 Amp Electric 8 / 8 Restrooms & Showers No 50 Amp Electric 8 Pool No Pull Thrus 8 Dump Station Yes Back-Ins 0 Laundry No Interior Roads Gravel Dates Open All Year Rates $15.00 - 20 .00Daily $50.00 - 65.00 Weekly $220 - 230 - 250 Monthly Modem Friendly No Pets Allowed Yes River Ridge New Orleans KOA 504-467-1792 Robert Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park 504-542-1507 Return to top Scott Lafayette KOA 318-235-2739 Slidell Pine Crest RV Park 504-649-3181 Tammany Mobile Home Park 504-641-8068 Shreveport Campers RV Center 318-938-5441 Diamond "S" RV Park 316-239-3256 Shreveport/Bossier KOA 318-687-1010 Sterlington Bayou Boeuf RV Park 318.655.2405 Sulphur Hidden Ponds RV Park 318-583-4709 St. Francisville Green Acres Campground Phone Number 225-635-4903 Fax 225-635-2070 Visit our Web Page Send Email From Jct of: U.S. Highway 61 and LA Highway 965. 3.2 miles on left Total Sites 47 CATV No Full Hookups 47 Camp Store No 30 Amp Electric 47 Restrooms & Showers Yes 50 Amp Electric 47 Pool Yes Pull Thrus 5 Dump Station Yes Back-Ins 42 Laundry Yes Interior Roads Gravel Security Dates Open All year Rates Modem Friendly Yes Pets Allowed Yes Return to top V Vinton Lake Charles Vinton KOA 1514 Azema, St. Vinton, LA 70668 318-589-2300 pelican Return to top WINNFIELD SALINE LAKE RV PARK P.O. BOX 112 WINNFIELD, LA 71483 Phone: 318-628-4605 or 318-628-1284 / FAX 318-628-7598 WebPage: http://hometown.aol.com/alsucat/myhomepage/business.html Email: alsucat@aol.com Updated 7/4/2004 Mapof Area

Motor Coaches

AAA Hartford - Motor Coach Tours Rollover Menu Keyword Search Site Map HOME - AAA OFFICES - NEWS & SAFETY - CAREERS - CONTACT US - SERVICE AREA - FAQ TRAVEL INSURANCE FINANCIAL AUTOMOTIVE MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS Home Travel Reservations Motor Coach Tours Print Friendly TRAVEL LINKS Reservations Flight Car Rental Hotels View Reservations View Flight Status Cruises Vacations Special Deals Theme Parks Motor Coach Tours AAA Group Travel Update Travel Profile Travel Tools Traveling by Car International Travel Related Links Save on Hotels! Aloha Hawaii! Custom Day Trips & Weekend Motorcoach Overnights For reservations, call Friendship Tours at 1-800-243-1630 and ask for the "AAA Desk". Checks payable to Friendship Tours, 533 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002. Credit cards are not accepted. Payment is non-refundable unless you can provide a substitute. The AAA Manchester office (at 1153 Tolland Turnpike in the Plaza at Burr Comers) and the UConn commuter parking lot on Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford are the pickup points. Motorcoaches are wheelchair accessible upon request. Motorcoach Overnight: Quebec City, Winter Carnival Friday to Monday, Feb. 3 to 6, 2006 COST: $599 pp twin Experience the spectacular Winter Carnival--the largest in the world! Three nights at the elegant 4-star Loews le Concorde Hotel in the heart of the activities. Mr. Christie's Night Parade, city tour, guided tour of the Ice Hotel, one of only three in the world. Two dinners included. Complete Itinererary Available Upon Request. UConn Men's Huskies vs. Seaton Hall Sat., Feb 11 COST: $69 Reserved seat for night basketball game at Continental Airlines Arena, New Jersey. Come cheer our team to victory! American Girl Place New York - School Vacation Getaway Sat., Feb. 18, 2006 COST: $83 (minimum age: 7 years old) American Girl Place store is filled with beautiful dolls, outfits & accessories. Reserved seating for the American Girls Revue - this lively show brings the stories of American Girls characters to life. Lunch on own. This is a day your special girl will never forget. Boston Spring Flower Show Sat., Mar. 18, 2006 COST: $68 Enjoy your first glimpse of spring! A time honored tradition in Boston - the New England Spring Flower Show. Lectures, demonstrations and competitions plus a garden marketplace. Time on own at Quincy Market. Menopause the Musical, Boston Sun., Mar. 26, 2006 COST: $83 Hit Show! A hilarious celebration of women and "the change", a parody chronicles the meeting of four women at a lingerie sale at Bloomingdale's. Time on own at Quincy Market. Motorcoach Overnight: Washington DC Cherry Blossoms Friday to Sunday, Apr. 7 to 9, 2006 COST: $399 pp twin; $319 child (age 5 to 12 years) Experience the Nations Capital at the most beautiful time of year! Reserved seats for the Cherry Blossom Parade, Washington-By-Night Tour, Arlington National Cemetery, two nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Crystal City. Deluxe Motorcoach and two dinners included. Complete Itinerary Available Upon Request. Degas to Picasso, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Sat., Apr. 8, 2006 COST: $58 Spend the day at Boston's famous Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy this special exhibit of modern art, including Degas, Matisse, Gaugin and Picasso. Time to explore the entire museum. Lunch on own at any of the museum restaurants. Macy's Annual Flower Show, NYC Sun., Apr. 9, 2006 COST: $69 A different kind of flower show! The show features flowers from across the globe displayed throughout Macy's department store. Special guided tour. Lunch included on Restaurant Row. West Point Dress Parade/Tour of West Point Sat., Apr. 22, 2006 COST: $71 View the famous Dress Parade conducted with pomp and circumstance, have lunch at Nicole's and guided tour of West Point. Cherry Blossom Festival, Brooklyn Botanical Garden Sat., Apr. 29, 2006 COST: $52 Experience the beauty of more than 200 cherry blossom trees at peak blooming time. Enjoy performances and demonstrations celebrating Japanese culture at this annual outdoor festival. Events include Taiko drumming, dance, music, tea ceremonies, crafts and food. Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum Sun., Apr. 30 COST: $59 adult; $56 child (age 5-17 years) Welcome aboard! Visit the historic aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, submarine Growler and the Concorde airplane. Time on own at South Street Seaport. Discover Harlem, NY Sat., May 6 COST: $93 Harlem has undergone an amazing renaissance - enjoy a special guided tour of Harlem and tour of the famous Apollo Theater. Lunch at Sylvia's Restaurant, Queen of Soul Food. Spring Outlet Shopping - Kittery, Maine Sat., May 6 COST: $49 Enjoy discount shopping at the famous outlet shops in Kittery. Don't miss the savings at a wide variety of stores including Cracker Barrel, Gap Outlet, Liz Claiborne, Polo Ralph Lauren and many more. Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Island Sat., May 13, 2006 COST: $61 adult; $53 child (age 5-11 years) Trace your roots at Ellis Island or add your family name to the wall. Time on Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Island. Newport Mansion and Waterfront Dining Sat., May 20 COST: $79 Visit the elegant Astors' Beechwood Mansion, one of the most spectacular Newport 'cottages'. Lunch at famous Christie's. Time for shopping on the wharves. Fenway Park Tour, Boston Sun., May 21 COST: $78 adult; $75 child (age 5-14 years) Welcome to Baseball Season! Behind-the-scenes tour of Fenway park. See the dugout, tour the Hall of Fame, touch the Green Monster. Lunch at Skip Jack's. Free time at Quincy Market. Motorchach Overnight: Penn Dutch, Lancaster, PA Friday to Sunday, May 26 to 28 COST: $399 pp twin; $319 child (age 5-12 years) Springtime in Penn Dutch country always is an adventure. Two nights at Netherlands Inn & Spa. Old Order Amish Tour, Farmers Market and visit to Hershey, PA. Deluxe motorcoach, two breakfasts, dinner in a real Amish home and dinner at Miller's. Complete Itinerary Available Upon Request. Join AAA Renew Today -- Renew Today User Login Username: Password: Create Online Profile Forgot Password? Save on Hotels! Travel Registry CONTACT US - AAA OFFICES - OTHER AAA CLUBS - PRIVACY POLICY - SECURITY 2005 AAA Allied Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This Website was developed by Ross Group Inc. and powered by Conxons. Connection Counter Starting: 218 Connection Counter Ending: 218 --

Mobile Home Insurance

Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Web federalgrantswire.com Find Federal Grants Back to Homepage Federal Grants Wire Site Directory Federal Grants by Applicant Type Federal Grants by Subject Area Federal Grants by Agency Federal Grants by Name Federal Grant Resources How to write a Proposal National Grants Conferences Information About Us Linking to Us Privacy Policy Federal Grants Search Mortgage Insurance-manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks (14.127) Federal Agency HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Authorization National Housing Act, as amended, Section 207, Public Law 84-345, 12 U.S.C. 1713. Program Number 14.127 Last Known Status Active Objectives To make possible the financing of construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks. Types of Assistance Guaranteed/Insured Loans. Uses and Use Restrictions The Department's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures lenders against loss on mortgage defaults. Insured mortgages may be used to finance the construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks consisting of 5 or more spaces. The maximum mortgage limit is $11,250 per space. In areas where cost levels so require, limits may be increased up to 140 percent on a case-by-case basis. Contractors for new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. Eligibility Requirements Applicant Eligibility Eligible mortgagors include investors, builders, developers and others who meet HUD requirements for mortgagors. Beneficiary Eligibility Families, individuals, and elderly persons owning manufactured homes and desiring to lease spaces in a manufactured home park. Credentials/Documentation Documentation regarding the characteristics of the property and the qualifications of the mortgagor are submitted with the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. Application and Award Process Preapplication Coordination The sponsor has an initial conference with the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center to determine the preliminary feasibility of the project before a Site Appraisal and Market Analysis (SAMA) application (for new construction projects or feasibility application (for substantial rehabilitation projects) is submitted. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. An environmental assessment is required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure The sponsor submits a site appraisal and market analysis (SAMA) for new construction projects or a feasibility application for substantial rehabilitation projects. Following HUD's issuance of a SAMA or feasibility letter, the sponsor submits a firm commitment application through a HUD-approved lender for processing. Considerations include market need, zoning, capabilities of the borrower, and availability of community resources. Applications are submitted to the local HUD Multifamily Hub Program Center which does multifamily processing. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure The HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center decides whether to approve or reject applications. Deadlines Deadlines are established on a case-by-case basis by the local HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time Appeals If an application for mortgage insurance is refused, HUD will state the reasons for the refusal. If reapplication is desired, the applicant may reapply subject to concurrence of the lender. Renewals The term of a commitment to insure may be extended when more time is required. Assistance Considerations Formula and Matching Requirements The maximum amount of the loan may not exceed 90 percent of the estimated value. The mortgage insurance premium is based on the mortgage amount. The application fee is $3 per $1,000. The HUD-inspection fee may not exceed $5 per $1,000 of the mortgage amount. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance The maximum mortgage term is 40 years, or not in excess of three-fourths of the remaining economic life, whichever is less. Post Assistance Requirements Reports Any change of the mortgagor during the period of mortgage insurance must be approved by HUD. Defaults in meeting the mortgage terms must be reported. All mortgagors are required to submit an annual financial statement to HUD. All approved mortgagees at any time upon request by HUD must furnish copies of their latest financial statements. Audits The Department of Housing and Urban Development reserves the right to audit the accounts of either the mortgagee or mortgagor to determine their compliance and conformance with HUD regulations and standards. Records Mortgagees are required to service and maintain records in accordance with acceptable mortgage practices of prudent lending institutions and the HUD regulations. Program Accomplishments In Fiscal Year 2002, HUD insured four mobile home parks with 571 units, totaling $13.2 million. Financial Information Account Identification 86-4077-0-3-371. Obligations (Mortgages insured) Reported under program 14.135. Range and Average of Financial Assistance Insured mortgages may be used to finance the construction or rehabilitation of manufactured home parks consisting of 5 or more spaces. The maximum mortgage limit is $11,250 per space. In areas where cost levels so require, limits may be increased up to 140 percent on a case-by-case basis. The maximum amount of the loan may not exceed 90 percent of the estimated value. Regulations, Guidelines and Literature Fact Sheet, Manufactured Home Parks; 24 CFR 207.33 et seq.; Mobile Home Parks Financing, no charge; Housing Surveys, Part II; HUD Handbook 4545.1, Mobile Home Park Program, no charge, available on HUDCLIPS at http://www.hudclips.org. Related Programs 14.110, Manufactured Home Loan Insurance_Financing Purchase of Manufactured Homes as Principal Residences of Borrowers; 64.119, Veterans Housing_Manufactured Home Loans. Information Contacts Regional or Local Office All projects are processed in Local HUD Multifamily Hubs or Program Centers. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the nearest HUD Multifamily Hub or Program Center listed at http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/mfbroch/hubs_pcs.cfm or in the Catalog Appendix IV. Headquarters Office Office of Multifamily Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, S. W., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-1142. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm Examples of Funded Projects Not applicable. Criteria for Selecting Proposals Not applicable. About this page: This page features the following grant program: 14.127 Mortgage Insurance-Manufactured Home Parks This grant program is offered by: Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner , Department of Housing and Urban Development Related Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner Federal Grants Mortgage Insurance-nursing Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities, Board and Care Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act Section 245 Graduated Payment Mortgage Program Mortgage Insurance-rental Housing Mortgage Insurance-homes for Disaster Victims Other Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies Office of Community Planning and Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Office of Housing-federal Housing Commissioner Office of Policy Development and Research Office of Public and Indian Housing © 2006 Federal Grants Wire, All Rights Reserved.

Diesel Motor Home

BUYING A NEW DIESEL COACH IF I WERE BUYING A NEW DIESEL COACH By: Frank R. Gummersall My dear bride Sylvia and I have just purchased our second diesel coach and fourth motor home and went through a lot of sole searching making all the choices involved. How much should we spend? How big should it be? How long are we going to live this lifestyle? Where will we keep it? How many days are we going to spend in the coach per year? Where will we camp most of the time? How much should it weigh? How much are we going to tow? What should the floor plan be? Do we want two couches? Do we want a dinette? Do we want a slide out or two? How are we going to entertain? These are just a few of the questions that we answered to decide to buy our new coach. The "Life Style" that we have grown to enjoy very much is the reason that we motor home. "What" motor home does not really change the opportunity to enjoy the freedom, friendship, challenge, enjoyment, scenery, people, food, and all the other things that are part of the life. When we think of our first motor home which was a 19' Cortez, or the 25' Winnebago, or the 34' Georgie Boy, or our current 36' Monaco we come to the same conclusion: We love the "Life Style". We want to continue to enjoy it until we are not able to do it safely. The safety of motor homing is a subject that has many facets. Driveability is important and in general the more expensive the unit is, the better it drives. Gas motor homes tend to be overloaded and under braked. They also tend to be more effected by winds, passing trucks, ruts in the roads, and other conditions that we all experience. The more miles you drive, the more important driveability becomes. We took delivery of our new coach in September 1998 and have enjoyed over 16,000 miles of safe travel in just these first four months. We are planning a trip to Georgia in March; Montana, British Columbia, and Oregon in June; Iowa in July and a few side trips in between. It would be hard to think about all these miles in anything but a long wheelbase, stable, heavy motor home. For me, Safety is the paramount issue in the purchase of a new motor home of any class. There are some motor homes in any class that I would not drive under any circumstances because they are not stable at highway speeds and cannot stop safely. This group of motor homes is characterized by overloading, bad balance of weight, short wheelbase, and inadequate brakes. An underpowered rig is not unsafe except in two conditions. (1) Getting on a busy Interstate and (2) staying away from slow 18 wheelers on long mountain passes. Thousands of underpowered 18 wheelers drive safely millions of miles, but one thing they have to do is stop well under emergency conditions. So hundreds of underpowered motor homes can drive thousands of miles safely, but it isn't much fun. I like at least 1.1 horse powere per 100 lbs. of GCW. It is also difficult to resell and underpowered coach. Tom asked me to think about writing an article that takes the reader through all the choices necessary to make an informed purchase of a diesel pusher and I thought "No Way". How could I write a non-biased article not mentioning brand names and being totally objective? Well I decided that I could not do that, but I could take each major part of a motor home and describe the considerations that should be made in deciding which coach to buy. This article will concentrate only on new Class A coaches and contains my opinions and feelings on this subject. You need to remember that previously owned and loved coaches offer a significant value but purchasing one can be very scary. I will leave that to another article. This article will touch on some living and traveling considerations but will not represent any comprehensive discussion on the exact requirements that will be true for each and every purchaser. How much to spend? There are generally four or five price levels for Class A motor homes including Gas Coaches. Many of us have a budget that will stand no more than $100, 000 and that means a Gas Coach. The new Ford Chassis makes this choice a very viable option that offers living space and carrying capacity that is enough to support most of us, even full timing. So why spend more? That is a question that can only be answered by understanding why at least 10,000 of us guys talk our spouses into spending extra for a diesel coach every year. Why is that? A lot has to do with the purchasing power of us retired people. We have been lucking enough to save a little and make a little in real estate or invest in a Microsoft at $17 in 1980. Us guys like all the engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes, and stuff that has grease on it. Our spouses like the floor plans, wall paper design, fabrics on the furniture, bathroom design, window dressings and all other factors concerning the living space Many of these camping places limit RV sizes so that is one specification that you must place on your list of requirements. How long should it be? Many campgrounds limit lengths, especially National, State, and County Parks. Many driveways of friends and relatives can not accommodate a 42' coach, so how long should the coach be? Where are you going to store the motor home when not in use? What about the floor plan? Since most of us travel as a couple, dinettes are as popular as a dining table and two chairs with a leaf to expand and accommodate two people on folding chairs. A potty that has a door, seems to be very popular choice. A shower that can handle a man of a mature size is also important. Two facing couches seem important to some people. A Queen walk around bed seems to be a very minimum requirement. Slide outs are currently delivered in over 90% of the coaches manufactured, but should you get one? I have written a subsequent article on this subject. I have decided as I write this article that I should concentrate on two classes of diesel pushers or this article will never end. The two classes are under $150,000 and over $150,000. I will not spend time on coaches that cost more than $250,000. There are many choices from almost all manufacturers in the under $150,000 class. This class can be generalized by the 32-38', 275hp engine, Freightliner or Spartan Chassis, Air Brakes, propane generator, manufactured wood cabinets with print grain, 1000 watt inverter/charger, two group 57 coach batteries and 5,000 lb. tow capacity. Typical examples of this class are Fleetwood Destiny, Winnebago Chieftan, National Tradewind, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Allegro Bay, Rexhall Rose, Monaco Diplomat, Coachmen Sportscoach and others. We put 80,000 miles on a 1993 model example of this kind of coach and had a great time. We experienced the average amount of maintenance and repair costs, but we starting to have failures in the components like the steering box, which were starting to wear out. My conclusion is that some components used in this class coach are not true heavy-duty truck parts. In my experience, this class of coach is great for many people, because they will never put that many miles on the coach and they will spend most nights in Campgrounds hooked up to shore power. The generator will have less than 300 hours on it and the tires will weather check before they wear out. There will be many happy campers in this class of coach who will experience all the "Life Style" benefits of motor homing. However there are some coaches in this class that are only marginally safe when it comes to highway stability, balance, power, and braking. They are the ones that overload the chassis, leave little net payload capacity, have too small of brake size for safe stopping, and are not stable in high winds. The $150,000-$225,000 category is characterized by 36'-40', 330+hp, Custom Chassis, Air Suspension, Air Brakes, Diesel Generator, real wood cabinets, 2000 watt inverter charger, four golf cart batteries, 10,000 lb. towing capacity, and higher quality finish. Examples of this class are Monaco Windsor, Fleetwood American, Winnebago Ultimate, Holiday Rambler Imperial, Coachman SportsCoach, Allegro Bus, Country Coach Allure, Western RV Apline Coach and others. These coaches are serious rving machines. Large holding tanks, large fuel tanks, 500 amp hour capacity battery bank, large tires, weight ratings that allow huge carrying and towing capacity, high quality audio and video equipment, and other luxury features makes this class of motor home a true "High Line". Custom paint jobs including matched paint jobs on the towed cars. Is this price justified? The buyers can only answer that question. This class of coach is typically used by full timers or near full timers and usually covers 15,000 to 20,000 miles per year. That means usage patterns that require heavy duty truck parts used in the chassis. Customers demand whisper quiet road noise level, over the road video capability, luxury materials and finish used inside, and many other options. These coaches are typically built on custom chassis that are build for the exact length and floor plan of the coach. This integrated design of house and vehicle facilitates proper weight distribution, optimum placement of components like the generator. Several attempts have been made to use diesel engines in less expensive coaches but all have failed to garner any market share. An Isuzu Chassis was used but found to have too few horses. Chevrolet tried collaboration with Spartan to produce a very low-end diesel pusher using their pickup sized diesel engine in a frame rail chassis. It did not work. The demands we make on manufacturers for more and more features, functions, and conveniences will no doubt cause and always bigger is better mentality. We will continue to push design limits of components that are economically available for use in motor homes. Currently Spartan offers a chassis with a Cummins 210 hp/ Allison 542 that is in my opinion going to wind up failing to gain market share because it has too little ump and too little braking. Diesel pushers are here to stay in a big way with over 10,000 being built every year. I doubt that costs will come down. So why should you spend the additional $40,000 to get a diesel? Or why should you spend an additional $100,000 or more to buy a luxury diesel? Each individual purchaser can only state the parameters of this decision making. The "Life Style" we share does not demand it, because you can experience the great scenery, friendships, and freedom in a used motor home costing less than $10,000. © 1999, RVers Online BACK MAIN MENU