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RV Camping Rules Box Office On Campus RV Camping Regulations The campground will have a Lot 1 campground host and a Lot 2 campground host for convenience to the campers. Individuals must have: • Parking sticker for either RV Lot 1 or RV Lot 2 • Everyone must have festival tickets upon check-in at the RV Campground. Proper wristbands will be issued for each person occupying the RV; 4-day wristband or assigned seat wristbands. Campground host will exchange ticket for the wristband at RV check-in. RV Rules and Regulations: • Tents Prohibited. • Entrance to the on-campus RV campground is from Hwy. 268 West onto Meadowview Drive (go up hill). Do not enter the main festival entrance on Collegiate Drive. Hosts will be at the entrance to the Lot 1 campground and will handle check-in for both Lot 1 and Lot 2. The attendant on duty will assist with parking of campers. • Camping area opens at noon on Monday prior to the festival and closes at noon the Monday following the festival. No RVs are allowed to line up on Meadowview drive prior to noon. Please note the new check in procedure. • Only Pete Wernick “Jam Campers” will be allowed in the camping area prior to Monday at noon. Contact Christie Hutchens (336-838-6292) by Friday, April 21 at 5:00 p.m. to make arrangements for early entry. • On-campus RV parking sticker must be affixed to the windshield on driver’s side. • Camping space is limited. Spaces are available to 4-day ticket holders on a “first-come, first-serve” basis. No RV space will be held by “any object” other than an RV. • Please arrive with your group if you plan to camp beside each other. The host cannot guarantee site selection. No spaces will be held. • There is a limited number of handicap RV camping available. • Campers will be parked parallel for easy access. • A second vehicle is allowed only if two spaces are rented or if the vehicle is pulling the RV. • A vehicle towed by a camper will be parked at the blue lot on Hwy 268. • Patrons with a Red Lot and Pink Lot parking pass will be allowed to drive freely in and out of the RV area to access their RV. However, such vehicles may not park in the RV area permanently unless a second RV spot has been purchased for that purpose. The vehicle must be parked in either the Red or Pink Lots. • Awnings are allowed only if two spaces are rented. • RVs must be self-contained units with hard-shell exteriors. Pop-ups are allowed but no tents. • There are no electrical, sewer, or water hookups. Dump station, water station, and porta-johns will be available. • Pay phones are located on the lower campus near the tennis courts. • Please observe campus speed limit. • Drugs, alcoholic beverages, and animals are prohibited. No glass containers allowed on the festival grounds. • Disorderly conduct is not allowed. • Firearms, fireworks or open fires are not permitted. • Talking, singing, radios, televisions, etc. must be kept at a volume that will not disturb other guests. • Campers are asked that generators be quiet as possible and be off for “quieter” time from midnight until 7:00 a.m. • Children should be supervised at all times. • Display of items for sale in campsites is not allowed at any time. • Please put trash in properly labeled containers. • Coolers and backpacks will be checked at the campground entrance for festival entry. • We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. • Wilkes Community College Endowment Corporation is not held responsible or liable for accidents, loss, or theft occurring in the RV camping area at MerleFest. • The Wilkesboro Fire Inspector requests that all RV campers have a fire extinguisher in case of any emergencies. RV CAMPING NOTICE NEW FOR 2006 For 2006 we would like to introduce a new RV check in procedure for festival Monday. We hope this will make the check-in process easier on everyone and we appreciate your feedback. Please note the details below: Monday, April 24, 2006 9:00 am – 2:00 pm • RVs should go directly to the River’s Edge (Blue Lot) parking area off 268. • RVs will be lined up in the order they arrive and be given a number. • At 12 noon, small groups will be allowed to proceed to the campground area to check in and park. As groups complete checking in, the next group will be sent to the RV lot(s). NOTE: This is to prevent traffic from blocking Meadowview Drive, a state maintained street. Any RV without a number will be asked to wait until everyone else has checked in or proceed to River’s Edge (Blue Lot) to follow the process. After 2 pm, RV campers may proceed directly to the RV campground.

Used RV's Pan Pacific

Used RVs Financing | Internet Specials | Help | Home | Links | New RV's | Parts | Service | Toy Haulers | Used RV's Pan Pacific RV Centers, Inc. Since 1948 We sell fun for the Whole Family! French Camp 209-234-2000 Roseville 916-782-3178 Sacramento 916-927-1853 Used Motor Homes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, and fold down trailers. This list is sorted by model year. indicates that the unit was added to our inventory within the last 30 days. Sacramento Click for more info 1994 Road Ranger 25EF Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 25' 0 Stk No: 3575A Suggested Retail Price: $8,995.00 Rear kitchen, dinette across from the sofa. Lots of cupboad space. Very clean. Tow with a heavy duty half ton. - Microwave - AM/FM - VIN#1KR25EF27RB278368 1994 Sierra 29RK Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 29' 0 Stk No: 2829A Suggested Retail Price: $14,995.00 - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1CATT27W2RC003016 Sacramento Click for more info Sacramento Click for more info 1995 Challenger 30RK Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 30' 0 Stk No: 2557A Suggested Retail Price: $15,995.00 - Living Room Slide - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM - Awning - VIN#44HFC0P20S4017806 1996 Alpenlite 31 Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 31' 0" Stk No: 3180A Suggested Retail Price: $ 25,995.00 Sale Price:$22,500.00 Sale ends 02/01/2006. Very clean used fifth wheel. Gel coat sides, free standing dinette, dual slides, rear corner kitchen, lots of counter and storage space. Sleeps 4 - Bedroom & Living Room Slides - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM - Awning - VIN#1W53ATR23TY026568 Sacramento Click for more info French Camp Click for more info 1999 Designer 3410 Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 34' 0 Stk No: 3979A Suggested Retail Price: $24,997.00 Very nice triple slide fifth wheel. Ceiling fan, lunch counter, King Dome satelite dish, and more. Sleeps 4 - Kitchen, Living Room & Bedroom Slides - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - VIN#1UJCJO2R8X1KJO243 1999 Terry 8245C Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Stk No: 3123A Suggested Retail Price: $10,997.00 - AM/FM - VIN#1EA5C2423X0914101 French Camp Click here for more info Roseville Click here for more info 2000 Nash 19B Used Travel Trailer Length: 20' 9" Stk No: 4260A Suggested Retail Price: $11,997.00 Very clean used trailer. Great for smaller tow vehicles. Front sofa converts into a queen size bed. Rear bath with good sized tub. Plenty of hanging wardrobe space. Sleeps 4 - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - VIN#4N11B1920Y0111105 2000 Nash 25S Used Travel Trailer Length: 26' 6" Stk No: 3676A Suggested Retail Price: $11,997.00 Front bed with access on both side, rear bath with a shower over tub. Center galley across from the dinette. The counter has an extra flip up extension to give you more working space. Fully insulated, 2x3 floor joists, structural steel chassis, one piece rubber roof, Northwood roof truss system, smoke detector, LPG detector, fire extinguisher, GFI protection, mini-blinds. Sleeps 4 - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - VIN#4N11S2521Y0109374 Sacramento Click for more info French Camp Click for more info 2000 Spinaker 33RLBW Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 33' 0 Stk No: 140 Suggested Retail Price: $29,997.00 - VIN#4X4FSPJ24YG090490 2000 Terry 25 Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 25'0" Stk No: 2942A Suggested Retail Price: $ 16,997.00 Sale Price:$12,997.00 Sale ends 01/27/2006. Queen Bed, Wardrobe, Full bath with sower over tub, Dinette, dual bunks, stove with oven, heater. Water filter. Very clean. Sleeps 8 - Living Room Slide - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM - Awning - VIN#1EA5X2524Y0916590 Roseville Click for more info French Camp Click here for more info 2001 Fleetwood Prowler LS315G Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Stk No: 4065A Suggested Retail Price: $ 24,997.00 Sale Price:$19,997.00 Sale ends 02/18/2006. - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1EC5G312111584160 2001 Lance 915 Used Pick Up Camper Stk No: 4353A Suggested Retail Price: $9,997.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#146127 French Camp Click here for more info Sacramento Click for more info 2002 Arctic Fox 285DB Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 28' 0 Stk No: 3114A Suggested Retail Price: $25,995.00 Very clean fifth wheel. You can hardly tell it's been used at all! Sofa/dinette slide, easy chair, oak cabinets, lots of storage. One piece rubber roof should provide years of service. Single lever kitchen faucet. R-18 insulation. Tinted windows. Sleeps 6 - Living Room Slide - Ducted Air Conditioning - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - VIN#4N15D282320200368 2002 Cedar Creek 36RLTS Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 36' 0 Stk No: 138 Suggested Retail Price: $32,997.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#4X4FCRM222P183701 Sacramento Click for more info 2002 Coleman Mesa Used Fold Down Trailer Stk No: 2947A Suggested Retail Price: $8,999.00 - VIN#4CP651H1017204015 2002 Coleman Santa Fe Used Fold Down Trailer Length: 15'/21' 5" Stk No: 3745A Suggested Retail Price: $6,999.00 The Santa Fe is a 10ft trailer. It comes standard with a refrigerator, water heater, furnace, awning, an inside & an outside stove, and more. Sleeps 7 - Canopy - VIN#4CP689F1127216944 Roseville Click here for more info French Camp Click for more info 2002 Itasca Sunrise 30W Used Class A Motor Home Length: 30' 0 Stk No: 3843A Suggested Retail Price: $ 69,997.00 Sale Price:$64,997.00 Sale ends 01/27/2006. Take a peek at this clean Itasca made by Winnebago. Packed with features. Excellent condition. Low miles. Sleeps 6 - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - Hydraulic Jacks - VIN#5B4LP57G413335163 2002 Road Ranger 194TLE Used Travel Trailer Stk No: 3973A Suggested Retail Price: $11,997.00 - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1KT194T2922296014 French Camp Click for more info 2002 Sunseeker LE 2890DS Used Class C Motor Home Length: 28' Stk No: 3809A Suggested Retail Price: $49,997.00 - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1FDXE45S12HA85433 2003 Bantam B17B Used Travel Trailer Length: 17' 0 Stk No: 3925A Suggested Retail Price: $9,995.00 - VIN#4WY200G1231021170 Sacramento Click for more info 2003 Captiva T293 Used Travel Trailer Length: 29' 0 Stk No: 3876A Suggested Retail Price: $15,680.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1TC2B027731209770 2003 Fleetwood Jamboree 24D Used Class C Motor Home Length: 24' 0 Stk No: 4138A Suggested Retail Price: $45,997.00 - VIN#1FDXE45S52HB84191 Roseville Click here for more info 2003 Fun Finder 139 Used Travel Trailer Stk No: 3879A Suggested Retail Price: $9,997.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1C9ASG01331736293 2003 Lance 1030 Used Pick Up Camper Length: 11' 0 Stk No: 4133A Suggested Retail Price: $19,995.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#153936 Sacramento Click for more info French Camp Click for more info This unit must go! Any reasonable offer will be accepted. For your reference: Wholesale book $16,975.00 Retail book $20,480.00 2003 Tahoe 25DB Used Travel Trailer Length: 25' 0" Stk No: 2469A Suggested Retail Price: $Make Offer Part of the Tahoe "Widelite" series. Features single dinette slide, rear bunk beds and bath with shower over tub, sofa runs side to side, front queen bed. Sleeps 8 - Living Room Slide - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - VIN#4XTTS252X3C140328 2003 Tahoe 27WTB Used Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler Stk No: 2805A Suggested Retail Price: $18,997.00 - VIN#4XTFN27283C143522 2004 Allegro 30DA Used Class A Motor Home Length: 30' Stk No: 4016A Suggested Retail Price: $95,214.00 Double slides. Booth dinette, good condition. Hydraulic jacks, rear view TV. Lots of basement storage. Low mileage. Sleeps 6 - Kitchen & Bedroom Slides - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - Awning - Hydraulic Jacks - VIN#5B4MP67G843392335 2004 Dakota Quad Cab Used Other Stk No: 3893A Suggested Retail Price: $17,997.00 - VIN#1D7HL38K14S579470 Sacramento Click for more info 2004 Northern Lite 85 Used Pick Up Camper Length: 8'5" Stk No: 3048A Suggested Retail Price: $ 18,995.00 Sale Price:$14,987.00 Sale ends 02/01/2006. Clean slide in camper. Refer, microwave, heater, bathroom. - Microwave - AM/FM - VIN#85Q07804T 2004 Prowler Regal 305RL Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 30' 0 Stk No: 3182A Suggested Retail Price: $31,997.00 What a nice fifth wheel. Dual swivel chairs face the TV. Lunch counter with stools. - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1EC5R302142310113 French Camp Click for more info Roseville Click here for more info 2004 Rockwood 2516 Used Fold Down Trailer Stk No: 3402A Suggested Retail Price: $10,997.00 - VIN#4X4CPRY144D258475 2004 Sprinter 29BHS Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 29' 0 Stk No: 4106A Suggested Retail Price: $25,995.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#4YDF2972X4A215785 Sacramento Click for more info Sacramento Click for more info 2005 Clipper 1006ST Used Fold Down Trailer Length: 10' 0 Stk No: 4106B Suggested Retail Price: $7,995.00 - VIN#1TC1C495X55002032 2005 Fleetwood Sequoia Used Fold Down Trailer Length: 19' 1"/26' 10" Stk No: 4066A Suggested Retail Price: $12,997.00 Shower and toilet, water heater, refrigerator, stereo, and more options. Very clean. It looks brand new! Sleeps 9 - Canopy - VIN#4CG631H1057267417 French Camp Click for more info Roseville Click for more info 2005 Jayflight 19RS Used Travel Trailer Length: 19'0" Stk No: 2877A Suggested Retail Price: $16,997.00 Single bunk over a double bed, sofa slide, Sleeps 7 - Bedroom Slide - Air Conditioner - Microwave - AM/FM/DVD - Awning - VIN#1UJBJ02J351EK0058 2005 Layton 2605 Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 26' 0 Stk No: 3160A Suggested Retail Price: $22,400.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#1SL300M225A000433 Roseville Click here for more info Roseville Click for more info 2005 Rockwood 23 Used Travel Trailer Length: 23' 0 Stk No: 3493A Suggested Retail Price: $16,987.00 Queen bed with slide, wardrobe, two door refer, stove with oven, full bath with shower over tub, 'L' section sofa, surround sound. Sleeps 3 - Bedroom Slide - Ducted Air Conditioning - Microwave - AM/FM/CD/Surround - Awning - VIN#4X4TRLY224D082039 2005 Sandpiper 33RK Used Fifth Wheel Trailer Length: 33' 0 Stk No: 3792A Suggested Retail Price: $33,997.00 - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#4X4FSAJ245C017684 Roseville Click here for more info 2005 Wanderer Toy Box 197WTB Used Travel Trailer Toy Hauler Length: 19'0" Stk No: 3789A Suggested Retail Price: $17,997.00 - Microwave - AM/FM/CD - VIN#4XTTN19245C253321 2005 Wildwood 23RB Used Travel Trailer Length: 23' 0 Stk No: 3903A Suggested Retail Price: $15,200.00 - AM/FM/CD - VIN#4X4TWDY205C038160 Sacramento Click here for more info Page last updated on 01/23/2006. 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Motor Coaches

Archway Monument - Kearney, Nebraska - Motor Coaches Home 3060 East 1st Street Kearney, NE 68847 (877) 511-ARCH A unique and convenient stop along the way! The folks at the Archway Monument know that you like value and travel on a schedule. The Archway Monument was built with your needs in mind. Upon your arrival, you will be met by a costumed reenactor that will guide you through an experience unlike anything else in the world. In addition to the historical show that highlights the evolution of the American West, you will find good food and great shopping . Chuckwagon Restaurant: Signature items include a slow roasted Ranch House Beef Brisket, a lean smoked Pork Loin, and mouth watering Buffalo Loin. Dessert favorites are Apple Crisp and home-made ice cream with chocolate sauce and nuts. A detailed menu showcasing a variety of made-from-scratch meals and specialty iron skillet buffets are available upon request. Trailblazer Tribute Package: Travel back with the Archway Monument to a time before the West was won. A costumed re-enactor will greet your group as you follow the footsteps of trailblazers by touring the Archway show and enjoying a themed meal in the Chuckwagon Restaurant. Top your experience off by watching a re-enactor tell the story of a person who traveled The Great Platte River Road. Adventure awaits, come discover America’s heroes and amazing journeys by allowing the Archway to create an experience that you’ll never forget. Click here or call (877) 511-ARCH for more information or to schedule your tour. Trailblazer Tribute Flier The Platte River Trader: The Platte River trader is full of patriotic, western and “made in” Nebraska products for adults and kids. To commemorate your stop at The Archway Monument we offer a wide array of Archway merchandise. For your convenience: The Archway Monument is right off of exit 272 on Interstate 80 Large Convenient Parking Lot Clean Rest Areas

Mobile Home Sales

How to Buy a Manufactured Home Manufactured Housing Institute in Cooperation with The Federal Trade Commission's Office of Consumers & Business Education [Graphic Omitted] [Graphic Omitted] Manufactured Housing Institute 1745 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia 22202 703-979-6620TABLE OF CONTENTS1. WARRANTIES & OTHER PROTECTIONS FOR THE HOME PURCHASER Federal Construction and Safety Standards The Manufacturer's Warranty The Retailer's Warranty Appliance Warranties2. PLACEMENT & SELECTION OF YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME Placing Your Manufactured Home Placing Your Home on Your Own Land Placing Your Home in a Rental Community Buying a Manufactured Home in a Planned Community Choosing a Manufactured Home Buying a Manufactured Home3. SITE PREPARATION, TRANSPORTATION & HOME INSTALLATION Site Preparation Transporting Your Home Installing Your Home4. INSPECTION OF YOUR NEW MANUFACTURED HOME Installation Inspection General Inspection5. YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME SUMMARY Warranty Protection Placing Your Home Choosing Your Home Installing Your Home Inspecting Your HomeINTRODUCTIONA home is probably the single most important purchase you will make inyour lifetime. In recent years, nearly one-third of all newsingle-family homes bought have been manufactured homes. TheManufactured Housing Institute and the Federal Trade Commission's Officeof Consumer and Business Education developed this booklet to guide youthrough this very critical purchasing decision.If you are thinking about buying a manufactured home, this guide is foryou. It will tell you about manufactured homes and how to go aboutchoosing one that meets your needs and your pocketbook. You will learnhow a home is transported to a site, how the site must be prepared, andhow the home is installed on the site. You also will learn aboutmanufactured home warranty protection. By following the guide'ssuggestions, you should be able to avoid some possible pitfalls whenbuying a manufactured home.The term "manufactured home" was adopted in 1980 by the the UnitedStates Congress to describe a type of house that is constructed in afactory to comply with a building code developed by the Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD). In the past, manufactured homeswere called "mobile homes," a term that many people still use. However,"mobile" is no longer an accurate name because fewer than five percentof such homes are ever moved off the owner's original site.WARRANTIES & OTHER PROTECTIONS FOR THE HOME PURCHASERFederal standards and written warranties protect buyers of manufacturedhomes.Every manufactured home now offered for sale has a small red and silverseal that certifies that the home has been inspected during constructionand meets federal home construction and safety standards. Thesestandards were developed to assure a suitable level of performance inevery manufactured home constructed in the U.S. Such standards, togetherwith the manufacturers' warranties, serve to protect you -- the homebuyer.FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY STANDARDSSince mid-1976, all manufactured homes have been constructed to meet thefederal building standards adopted and administered by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development. This national code iscalled the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.The code regulates manufactured home design and construction, strengthand durability, fire resistance, and energy efficiency. It alsoprescribes the performance standards for the heating, plumbing, airconditioning, thermal, and electrical systems.The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Actalso requires that you receive a home owner's manual when you buy yourhome. This manual will explain, among other things, what to do ifsomething goes wrong with your home. Some of the important subjectscovered in the home owner's manual include: * general maintenance; * safety (including a fire safety checklist); and * state agencies involved in enforcing the federal manufactured home standards.THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYWarranties vary among different manufacturers. Ask to see the warrantieson the manufactured homes that interest you and compare them before youbuy. All retailers are required to have copies of the manufacturers'warranties that are offered on the homes they sell, and they will makethem available to you if you ask to see them. By reading the warrantybefore you buy your home, you can make sure the home you buy is coveredby the kind of warranty protection you want.[Graphic Omitted]When you buy your manufactured home, you will receive the manufacturer'swritten warranty from your retailer. The manufacturer's written warrantyusually covers substantial defects in: * workmanship in the structure; * factory-installed plumbing, heating, and electrical systems; and * factory-installed appliances (these also may be covered by appliance warranties).It is important, however, to understand that the manufacturer's warrantywill not provide coverage for problems resulting from: * lack of proper installation or maintenance; * accidents; * owner's negligence; or * unauthorized repairs.Therefore, to make sure that your home's warranty will be honored,carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing,maintaining, and repairing your home.In many cases, the retailer will perform service under themanufacturer's warranty. However, it is the manufacturer who has thefinal responsibility. Be aware that if the retailer must order partsfrom the manufacturer to make a warranty repair, shipping and deliveryof those parts may affect the amount of time it takes to get service.Before you buy your manufactured home, ask to see the written warrantiesoffered on the homes the retailer sells.Manufacturers warranties cover many, but not all, types of potentialproblems.The answers to the following questions should help you get the kind ofwarranty protection you want: * What warranties come with the manufactured home? You may get warranties from the home manufacturer, the retailer, the transporter, the installer, and the appliance manufacturers. * What exactly does each of these warranties cover? What do they not cover? * Do the manufacturer's or retailer's written warranties on the home cover transportation and installation? If not, are installation and transportation covered by separate written warranties? * How long do the warranties last? * How do you get warranty service? * Who will provide service under the warranties? * Where will the warranty service be performed?Consider these important questions about warranty coverage before youdecide which home to buy.Implied warranties are unspoken, unwritten promises created by statelaw.Ask to see all warranties in writing. Make sure you understand whooffers the warranty, who performs the service, and what is and is notcovered before selecting and buying your manufactured home.In addition to any written warranty offered by the manufacturer, you mayhave certain "implied warranties" when you buy a manufactured home. Animplied warranty is an unspoken, unwritten promise that a product is fitto be sold and used for its intended purposes--for example, that amanufactured home is fit to be sold and lived in. These impliedwarranties protect you even if no written warranty is offered by themanufacturer or retailer. Most states allow sales that exclude impliedwarranties ("as is" sales). However, some states do not permit a sellerto exclude or limit implied warranties. Contact your state or localconsumer protection office to ask about implied warranty protections inyour state. When buying a manufactured house, especially a used one,make sure you know whether it is being sold "as is" -- with no impliedor written warranty.[Graphic Omitted]THE RETAILER'S WARRANTYA retailer may offer a written warranty on a home. Written warrantiesare not alike. But, typically, the retailer's warranty will tell you: * the terms of the warranty; * what you must do to keep the warranty in effect; * what you can reasonably expect from the retailer; and * that the home has been installed according to manufacturer specifications and local regulations.The warranty also will guarantee that the home has a HUD inspection sealand that optional appliances and equipment have been properly installed.Remember, ask to see the retailer's warranty before buying to check onwhat it does and does not cover.You should know that a retailer's warranty will not provide coverage forproblems that arise from: * owner's negligence; * owner's failure to provide proper notice for service; and * unauthorized repairs.[Graphic Omitted]APPLIANCE WARRANTIESThe appliances in your home also will be covered by warranties. In manycases, these warranties, along with use and care manuals, are providedby the individual appliance manufacturers. In addition, some statesrequire that the home manufacturer's warranty cover the appliances thatcome with your home.Read the appliance warranties and note the duration and terms. Inaddition, check instructions in the warranty about how to get service.In most cases, the quickest service can be obtained from the appliancemanufacturer's authorized service centers. Check the use and careinformation on the appliance warranties for a list of such servicecenters or service agents. However, if warranty service is not availablefrom the appliance manufacturer or its servicer, contact your retailerfor assistance. The home manufacturer's warranty, if any, may providewarranty service for your problem.The retailer may offer a written warranty, but not everything will becovered.PLACEMENT & SELECTION OF YOUR MANUFACTURED HOMEManufactured homes offer a wide variety of styles and prices.There is a manufactured home to fit almost every pocketbook. Some modelsare designed for those whose budget limits them to a lower-cost home.Other models have such higher-priced features as cathedral ceilings,formal dining rooms, and woodburning fireplaces. The home can be asingle-section unit or a larger multi-section unit. Multi-section homescome from the factory in two or more parts that are joined at the site.A single-section home comes from the factory as one complete unit. Withmore than 150 companies building manufactured homes in more than 400factories, and with manufactured home sales centers located throughoutthe United States, you have an opportunity to choose from a wide varietyof home styles.PLACING YOUR MANUFACTURED HOMEBefore you select and buy your home, you should decide where it will belocated. There are three basic options you can consider. First, youcould plan to place your manufactured home on land you own or intend tobuy. If you choose this option, you must consider zoning laws,restrictive covenants, and hookup regulations. Such restrictions mayprevent you from placing a manufactured home on a particular piece ofland. Second, you could plan to place your manufactured home on a leasedhomesite in a manufactured housing development, in which case thecompany managing the development will normally take care of theseconsiderations. Third, you could decide to buy a home already on ahomesite in a planned community. Then, of course, you would not be facedwith the typical placement concerns.PLACING YOUR HOME ON YOUR OWN LANDIf you own or plan to buy land for your manufactured home, there areseveral matters you should consider.Zoning. In cities and suburban areas, and in some semirural areas, youmay face zoning requirements that must be met. In certain areas, theremay be a prohibition against manufactured homes, or certain requirementsregarding their size and exterior appearance. You can find out if thereare any restrictions or requirements by contacting the local community'splanning and land use department. Consult your local telephone directoryfor the office nearest you.Restrictive Covenants. Restrictive covenants are limitations in propertydeeds that control how you can use the land. These may include arequirement that homes be a certain size or a prohibition that lands notbe used for certain purposes. The title search, conducted when you buythe land,may reveal information about such restrictions. Sometimes,however, the restrictions are described in ways that are difficult tounderstand. You may want to check with an experienced real estateattorney to see if there are any restrictive covenants that would keepyou from placing your home on the land you are considering.Utilities. Although a manufactured home comes complete with plumbing,electrical, and heating systems, it must, like all homes, be connectedto electrical,. water, and sewerage facilities. If your site is in awell-developed area, all necessary utilities may be available, subjectto connection charges. Find out exactly what utilities are available andhow much it will cost to connect your home to all utility sources.Contact your local public utilities division for information aboututility services in your area.[Graphic Omitted]Make sure the the applicable zoning laws and the deed on your land willallow a manufactured home to be placed there.[Graphic Omitted]There are a number of important questions to consider when placing yourmanufactured home in a rental community.Electrical Facilities. Electricity is usually available in all areas.But if the area where you plan to live does not have ready access toelectric power, connection could be quite expensive. Check with thelocal power company to find out whether electricity is readilyaccessible.Water Facilities. In many locations, there may not be localgovernment-supplied water lines. If there is no water, you may have todrill a well. Do not assume that all drilling will provide water. Checkwith a local well-drilling company about costs and whether success isguaranteed. Also, check with local health authorities to make certainthere are no problems with the quality of the water in the area.Sewerage Facilities. Many areas still rely on septic tank systemsinstead of a city or county sanitary sewerage system. If you cannotconnect your home to a sewerage system, you must check with localauthorities about installing a septic tank. Properly installed septicsystems can work quite well. But sometimes they cannot be used; forexample, where the soft is not able to absorb the discharged waste. Formore information, contact the local health department or the officeresponsible for granting building permits.PLACING YOUR HOME IN A RENTAL COMMUNITYYou may want to place your home on a leased site in a communityespecially planned for manufactured housing. Placing your home in such acommunity usually involves fewer practical problems.If you are interested in a rental community, visit the ones in the areawhere you wish to live. In addition, some manufactured home retailersmay operate their own rental communities, so you may wish to ask theretailer for information and advice about them. Find out what eachcommunity offers and the differences among them, including the financialaspects, such as rental and installation costs and any miscellaneousservice charges.There also are several questions you will want to ask before decidingupon a particular rental community. * Is a written lease required and, if so, for how long? * What are the charges for utility connections or other services? * Do the community's rules require that it be responsible for installing your home, or can you let your retailer do the job? * What charges will be made for installation? Who will be responsible for ground maintenance, snow removal, refuse collection, street maintenance, and mail? * What are the community's rules and regulations? For example, are pets prohibited? Can you accept and live with such rules? * Are there any special requirements or restrictions when you sell your home? * Are there any provisions to protect you if the owner of the manufactured home community where you lease your homesite sells the property for another purpose? If you must move because of a sale, will the owner help with relocation expenses, or is private or public assistance available?[Graphic Omitted]Buying a home in a planned community is another option to consider.BUYING A MANUFACTURED HOME IN A PLANNED COMMUNITYYou may want to consider another alternative and buy a home that alreadyis located in a planned community. As with a rental community, there arefewer practical problems involved because you do not have to concernyourself about placement.But be sure to check into the costs, services, and rules of any plannedcommunity before you buy. You should consider the matters mentioned onpages 10-11, such as who is responsible for utility connections, ifthere will be any restrictions on resale of your home, and whether youcan live with that community's rules.[Graphic Omitted]Check the community's rules to see if you can live with them.CHOOSING A MANUFACTURED HOMEThere are several matters you may want to consider when choosing a home.How do I want my home to look? You may select from a variety of exteriordesigns, depending upon your taste and your budget. External sidingoptions come in a variety of colors and materials including metal,vinyl, wood, or hardboard. You also may select such outside designfeatures as a bay window, a gable front, or a pitched roof withshingles. Awnings, enclosures around the crawl space, patio covers,decks, and steps also are available.What size home and floor plan do I want or need? Manufactured homes areavailable in a variety of floor plans that include spacious livingrooms, dining rooms, fully equipped kitchens, one or more bedrooms,family rooms, and utility rooms. Depending upon your needs and the sizeof your lot, you can choose a single-section home plan or a largermulti-section design. Homes range in size from 400 to 2500 square feet.[Graphic Omitted]Check state laws; they may limit the movement of your home afterinstallation.Can I move my home to another location or even another state? If thereis a chance that you might relocate your home to another state, find outabout state laws covering transportation of manufactured homes. Somestates, particularly eastern states, have certain regulations, such asweight, size, or width limitations, that may prevent you from movingyour home. Before you purchase, check with the appropriate authoritiesin the states through which you may want to transport your home.Of course, if you do move your home you will be faced with extraexpenses. Besides transporting costs, which include licensing fees totake your home through a state, you again will have the cost offoundation construction, installation, and utility hookups.What interior options and features are available? Manufactured homeshave many options and features for a variety of floor plans. You alsocan choose color and quality options for carpets and wall coverings; andyou can choose other features such as custom cabinets, window designs,and wood-burning fireplaces. Some home models and manufacturers offermore custom options than others. Ask your retailer what options areoffered on homes he sells.What appliance packages are available? Most manufactured homes are soldwith a refrigerator and range. But some appliance packages may includemicrowave oven, trash compactor, garbage disposal, washer/dryer, andbuilt-in indoor grill. Central air conditioning also is an option.[Graphic Omitted]Be sure your energy package is designed for the climate zone where yourhome is located.What energy-efficiency options are available? The National ManufacturedHome Construction and Safety Standards require separate energyefficiency levels for the three different temperature zones of theUnited States. However, you may wish to increase your home's energyefficiency. There are a variety of optional energy packages available,such as increased insulation, double- and triple-glazed windows,sheathing products, self-storing storm windows, and "high-efficiency"water heaters, furnaces, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Ask yourretailer about available energy-saving features and their costs. Youespecially should note the "heating certificate," which specifies thetemperature zone for which the home is designed, and the "comfortcooling certificate," which specifies the appropriate central airconditioning system for the home. Both certificates are located on theinside of the home. You should not place your home in a climate zone forwhich it was not designed.[Graphic Omitted]What written warranty coverage is offered on the home, itstransportation, and its installation on the homesite? Nearly allmanufacturers offer a written warranty on the home itself. There are,however, important differences among warranties. For example,manufacturers' warranties may exclude coverage of installation andtransportation (although reliable retailers or contractors usually offerwritten warranties on these services). Although you may never need suchwarranty services, it is a good idea to check the coverage of anywarranties that are offered before you buy.BUYING A MANUFACTURED HOMEMost likely you will buy your home from a retail sales center, althoughtoday, in some states, you also could buy your manufactured home from areal estate agent if the home is already located in a community. Someretail sales centers are owned and operated by a home manufacturingcompany, but most retail businesses are independently owned andoperated. They sell homes built by several manufacturers.You should. use as much care in choosing your retailer as you do inchoosing your home and its features. This is because the retailer willhelp you choose your home and, if you wish, custom order it from thefactory. In addition, the retailer usually will be the one responsiblefor having your home delivered and installed. The retailer also mayarrange for financing and insurance for your home. Finally, after youmove into your home, your retailer often will be the person you contactfor warranty service.One of the best ways to find a reputable retailer is to talk withfriends who live in manufactured homes and get their recommendations.You also might ask them to recommend a home manufacturer. You may wishto contact your local Better Business Bureau to find out if a particularretailer or manufacturer has a record of unsettled or unresolvedcomplaints on file. You also may wish to contact your state manufacturedhome association and request the names and addresses of manufacturers orretailers in your area.Compare warranties offered by various manufacturers and retailers.SITE PREPARATION, TRANSPORTATION & HOME INSTALLATIONProper site preparation and installation are necessary for comfort,durability, and correct functioning of your home.Make sure the transporting company warrants its services in writing.Before your home is installed, you must ensure that the site has beenprepared properly. If you are placing your home on your own land, yourretailer can provide advice on how to prepare the site.If you will be living in a rental community, the community manager willprobably take care of site preparation. Before signing your lease, askabout this and any other costs.SITE PREPARATIONIf you are having your home installed on your own land, you areresponsible for site preparation. However, it is a good idea to ask yourretailer (or whoever is going to install your home and warrant theinstallation) to inspect the site prior to installation to make surethat everything has been prepared properly.Here are some guidelines that must be followed in preparing the site. * The site must be accessible by the truck transporting your home. * The site must be as level as possible. * The precise site area must be cleared of trees, rocks, and any other surface debris. * The soil must be graded and sloped for water runoff. * The soil must be compacted so that the foundation will not sink or shift on loose earth fill.Although you may be able to do some work yourself, such as removingtrees and shrubs, most site-preparation tasks, such as grading andcompacting the soil, require technical expertise. You will need tocontract for expert assistance to ensure that your home is installed onfirm land that adequately drains.TRANSPORTING YOUR HOMEIn most instances, your home will be transported first from the factoryto the retail sales center. At the center, your retailer will use achecklist to make sure your home arrived undamaged, and if any problemoccurred while your home was being transported from the factory, it willbe repaired before delivery to your homesite.If any damage occurs while the home is being transported to your site,the company transporting your home is usually responsible. Therefore,you should check for damage as soon as your home is delivered. If youfind any damage, contact the transporting company immediately.[Graphic Omitted]If you allow your home to be transported by a company that does notprovide a written transportation warranty, it may be difficult to obtainfree repairs, if any are necessary. Therefore, before you purchase yourhome, make certain that the transporting of your new home is protectedby a written warranty.INSTALLING YOUR HOMEAfter you have chosen the retailer and your home, have complied withlocal building and zoning requirements, have obtained state inspectionswhen necessary, have properly prepared the site, and have gotten goodwarranty protection on the home and its transportation and installation,you are ready to have your home installed on a homesite. This alsorequires. careful attention.[Graphic Omitted]Every manufacturer is required by the federal standards to provideinstructions for installing your home. However, the actual installationtypically is not within the manufacturer's control. Therefore, theinstallation of your manufactured home is not covered by themanufacturer's warranty.These cautions are not designed to worry you, but rather to alert you tothe importance of installation. Hundreds of thousands of manufacturedhomes are installed on sites each year without major problems. Youshould not have problems if your home is installed by a reliableretailer or by a company that specializes in manufactured homeinstallation.Check for damage as soon as you receive your home and report anyproblems to the retailer or transporter as soon as possible.The manufacturer's written warranty on the home usually will not coverproblems that are caused by improper installation.Usually, the retailer will install your home or contract with aprofessional installation crew to do the work. In most cases, the priceof your home will include the cost of installation by such qualifiedprofessionals. Be sure to check this with your retailer before you signthe sales contract. If installation is not included in the price, youmay have to contract with a separate company to install your home. Askyour retailer for the names of such companies.[Graphic Omitted]Clarify in writing what installation services are provided, who isproviding them, and who warrants the work.The retailer should spell out in writing the full scope of installationservices that are included in the price of your home. This should assureyou that everything is covered and that there will be nomisunderstandings about who is responsible for what.Regardless of whether the retailer or a separate company installs yourhome, you should follow several guidelines. * Discuss with the contractor the steps involved in installation so you understand them. * Have the contractor write these steps into the contract. * Ask if there is a written warranty covering your home's installation. If not, then ask to have it put in writing.By following these guidelines, you will know exactly what you are payingfor, how to check your home to see that the work has been done properlyand, equally important, what kind of warranty protection covers eachstep.Installing your home involves six steps. The price of your home usuallyincludes all of these steps. Therefore, ask to see an itemized list inwriting before signing the contract to purchase your home.[Graphic Omitted]1. Transporting Your Home From the Retailer's Sales Center to Your Homesite. As noted earlier, the manufacturer normally is responsible for transporting the home from the factory to the retailer, and the retailer is usually responsible for getting the home to your land. However, if the roads are not adequate or there are obstacles that will make it difficult to get the home to your site, your retailer may be unable to accept responsibility for delivering your home. Be sure to check the route to your homesite for such things as low-hanging tree limbs and loose rocks.[Graphic Omitted]2. Constructing a Foundation for Home Placement. In addition to following the manufacturer's instructions and complying with local law, find out if the institution financing your home (or the rental community in which you place your home) has foundation requirements. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Veterans Administration (VA) also have special foundation requirements. Remind your retailer about the kind of financing you are using so that all applicable foundation requirements will be met. If you place your home on your own property, you have the option of choosing from a number of different foundation types. Several types of foundations are available, from concrete slabs to full basements. Remember, local codes reflecting the different climates and soil conditions must be followed. A professional installer will know which foundation codes are required by local law or what is required by your financing institution.3. Leveling Your Home. It is essential that an experienced crew installs your home to assure that it is leveled correctly. Leveling is one of the most important steps in setting up your home. It must be done according to the manufacturer's specifications. If your home is not level on its foundation, the weight of the home will not be distributed evenly. Poor leveling could result in such problems as doors that do not open and close easily or floors or walls that buckle. If any of these problems do occur because your home was not properly leveled, the manufacturer's warranty will not cover the repairs. Remember, the manufacturer's warranty only covers problems resulting from faulty construction. Insist on walking through the home before the installation crew leaves to check for signs that your home may not be level. Guidelines for checking whether your home is level and properly installed are provided on page 21. Leveling is critical and must be performed by a professional crew. Walk through your home before the installation crew leaves to assure that the home is level. After installation has been completed and you have checked out the installed home, it is very important to periodically recheck the leveling of your home. This is important because, over time, such things as foundation supports may settle unevenly and create an un-level condition. Such conditions can, in extreme cases, cause serious damage to the walls and floors. Normally, you should recheck leveling about 60 to 90 days following installation and, perhaps, once a year after that.[Graphic Omitted] Anchoring your home to the ground should be done by experts.4. Securing Your Home to the Foundation. It is not sufficient merely to place your home on a properly constructed foundation. There are certain minimum requirements that should be met. To ensure that your home does not shift and become damaged, it must be anchored to the ground according to the manufacturer's instructions or as required by local codes. Anchoring should prevent severe winds from damaging your home. Although your home will come with instructions for properly securing it to its foundation, anchoring is not a do-it-yourself project. Talk with your retailer about anchoring, and be sure that your home's installation includes this very necessary step.5. Finishing Your Home. Once your home is secured to the foundation, finishing work may be needed, such as an enclosure around the crawl space or landscaping. If your home is a multi-section, finishing may include applying molding and joining carpet on the interior or completing work on the exterior siding.6. Connecting Your Home to Utilities. Installation services should include connecting your home to the necessary water, electrical, gas, and sewerage lines. If this is not included in your installation price, you will have to contract for these services yourself. Your retailer can tell you how to make arrangements for utility connections. Alternatively, you can obtain the information from the local government agency that oversees building permits. This chapter outlined the process of site preparation, transportation, and installation. The installation guide that comes with your home provides more detailed information. The important point to remember, however, is that although this guide is informative and detailed, it is not designed to enable you to install your home yourself. Leave installation to the professionals.INSPECTION OF YOUR NEW MANUFACTURED HOMEWhen you take possession of your new home, the first thing to do is tocheck it over thoroughly. It is important to discover problems early andreport them to the retailer or the installer within the warranty's timelimits.INSTALLATION INSPECTIONFirst, check to see that your home was installed properly. If you arepresent during installation, ask the installation crew manager to walkthrough your home with you to assist in identifying problems and toanswer your questions.Listed below are some areas you should check to make sure your home wasinstalled properly.Open and close all interior and exterior doors. If a door does not openand close smoothly, it may indicate a need for a minor hinge adjustment,but it also may be a sign that the home is not level. Immediately callthis to the attention of the person responsible for installation.Examine the entire house. Look at the walls, the floors, and theceilings. Be certain that all faucets and appliances work.GENERAL INSPECTIONYou will want to make your inspection of the home in an organized way. Agood strategy is to inspect the outside of your home first and thencheck the interior, carefully going through each room. Manymanufacturers provide a checklist in the owner's manual of items youshould inspect. You should fill out the checklist and return it to themanufacturer as soon as possible.As you make your inspection, jot down on paper every item you thinkrequires service. When you are finished, make copies of the list -- onefor you, one for your retailer, and an extra copy for the manufacturer.It is also a good idea to put the date of your inspection on the list.[Graphic Omitted]Carefully inspect your home for any problems as soon as it is installed;make sure that it is level-check doors, windows, and drawers.YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME SUMMARYThis checklist can help you remember all the points to consider inchoosing, buying, and installing your home.Read and compare all warranties offered on the homes that interest youbefore deciding to buy.The following is a summary of "How to Buy a Manufactured Home." Itprovides you with some questions to ask the retailer or yourself beforemaking your purchase. You can find more information about the questionsbelow by referring to the listed page numbers.WARRANTY PROTECTION * What warranties are offered by the home manufacturer, the retailer, the transporter, the installer, and the appliance manufacturers? (pp. 4-7) * Are the warranties in writing? (pp. 4-7) * Do you know what is and is not covered by the warranties? (pp. 4-7) * Who performs the service under the warranties? (pp. 4-7)PLACING YOUR HOME * If you intend to place your home on your own land, are there zoning regulations or restrictive covenants that prohibit the location of a manufactured home? (pp. 8-9) * Are electric, gas, water, and sewerage lines available on your homesite, or will you have to make other arrangements to provide necessary utilities? (pp. 9-10) * If you locate your home in a rental community, who will be responsible for ground maintenance, snow removal, and other such services? (pp. 10-11)CHOOSING YOUR HOME * How do you want your home to look? (p. 12) * What size home and floor plan do you want or need? (pp. 12-13) * Will state laws on transporting oversize loads prevent you from moving your home? (pp. 13-14) * What custom options and features are available? (p. 14) * What appliance packages are available? (p. 14) * What energy-efficiency options are available? (p. 14)INSTALLING YOUR HOME * Will someone inspect your site prior to installation to see that everything has been prepared properly? (p. 16) * Is your site accessible by the trucks transporting your home? (p. 16) * Who will transport your home to the homesite? (pp. 16-17, 18) * Does the transporting company provide a written warranty for any damage that occurs during transporting? (pp. 16-17) * What foundation options are available and required? (p. 19) * Will there be an experienced installation crew to ensure that your home is properly leveled and secured to the foundation? (pp. 19-20) * Will your home need any finishing touches, such as landscaping? (p. 20) * Who is responsible for securing utility connections? (p. 20)[Graphic Omitted]Remember that installation is the key to durability and properfunctioning of your home.INSPECTING YOUR HOME * Have you thoroughly checked over your home, both inside and out? (p. 21) * Do all the doors, windows, and drawers close properly? (p. 21) * Do all appliances and faucets work? (p. 21) * Did you make a list of all problems when you moved in, and did you report them to your retailer and manufacturer? (p. 21)

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