| Cheap living is something the economy is forcing on | | | | It is cheap living because a new park model costs |
| some of us. | | | | $20,000 to $50,000. Nice used ones can be purchased |
| The economy isn't funny...the lifestyles we may now | | | | for less than $20,000. So if you have a mortgage |
| have to consider can be enjoyable. | | | | payment it will be small; utilities are cheap due to less |
| I'm saying you should consider living in park model | | | | space; maintenance is minimal; park upkeep including |
| mobile homes. | | | | security is included in your monthly park owner's fee. |
| It is very much like RVing if you gravitate to certain | | | | That usually runs around $300 per month, depending |
| locations. For example, you live in Wisconsin and take | | | | on the park, location, and amenities provided. |
| the RV to Arizona every winter. You go to the same | | | | It is cheap living but also fun. Park model mobile home |
| RV park, have made friends in Arizona, and look | | | | communities in the Phoenix area, where we live, are |
| forward to seeing them. | | | | sometimes huge... over 2,000 units. That gives the |
| Why not sell the RV and purchase a park model | | | | parks economies of scale when services are spread |
| mobile home? | | | | over so many units. The list of activities is endless. A |
| It is mobile in the sense that it is towed to the park | | | | common comment from "newbie's" in this lifestyle |
| model community and that is usually the last time it is | | | | is..."Why did I take so long to do this? This is really fun". |
| "mobile". If you go to the same RV park year after | | | | There is a downside however. You will have trouble |
| year why not save the gas or diesel the RV burns. | | | | storing your snow blower, riding lawn mower, painting |
| A park model mobile home has dimensions of 40 feet | | | | scaffolds, composters, etc...You can't have everything |
| long by 10 or 12 feet. Some have lofts that increase | | | | you know. |
| the square footage by 30% or more (perfect for | | | | So cheap living can have clouds with a silver lining. |
| grand kids). They have full kitchens, full size bathrooms, | | | | Park model mobile homes afford grand living on a |
| central air and heat... just like a "house" only smaller. | | | | smaller, more efficient scale. You can do it too. |
| OK you have a small house...how is it cheap living and | | | | Enjoy. |
| how is it fun? | | | | |