Single Or Double?
The size of the home you are transporting will make a difference in what steps are required for the move. A single-wide home is approximately 15 feet wide and 72 feet long (roughly 4.5 x 22 meters) and can usually fit on one extended, heavy-duty transport trailer. A double-wide home is somewhere around 26 x 56 ft (8 x 17 m), although some models are as much as 90 ft (27.5 m) long. Double-wide mobile homes must be split in half width-wise for shipping, which typically means the two halves will require more than one truck or multiple trips for transport.
Preparing Your Mobile Home For Transport
Remove the skirt that covers any external hookups, and remove all external attachments. Turn off and disconnect utilities, and remove items from the interior. Secure cabinet and closet doors, toilet tank lids, and anything else that could move. Remove satellite dishes, porch lights, and anything else that might be threatened by high winds. Finally, look for any loose or weak siding that could be blown off during transport, and be sure doors are screwed shut to prevent them from opening while on the road.
Logistics
When moving a mobile home, you need a transport company that is familiar with all of the details, permits, and logistics necessary for hauling the load. Key factors to consider are routes to avoid, low overpasses and narrow lanes that might be too tight to get through, knowledge of traffic patterns to avoid jams, and current road construction projects. It is also vital to be aware of local regulations governing such things as travel times for oversize loads, permits, and use of pilot vehicles.
Zones
It is also important to ensure the home you are moving is zoned for its new location. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has three zones for mobile/manufactured houses to ensure they are built to withstand the climate and weather conditions in their location. Although some localities may have more stringent regulations, in general, homes in Zone 1 must be resistant to horizontal winds up to 70 mph, Zone 2 up to 100 mph, and Zone 3 up to 110 mph. There are additional requirements for anchoring systems and foundations.
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