1. A Brief History of Mobile Home Construction Rich Courtney Weatherization Program Specialist

3. “It takes a sense of humor”

4. 1948 Liberty
Three Decker Heated Floor
“Comfort Conditioning”

5. 1949 Prairie Schooner Manufacture claims home is 10o cooler
Pulling a Prairie Schooner trailer saves between 10 to 25 gallons on long hops

6. 1952 “Happy Home” “Separate Shower & Toilet” “Fully Insulated”
“Water Heater”
“Johns-Manville
Floor Insulation”
“Oil or Butane Heat Optional”

7. Mobile Home with a “Tip Out”

8. 1975 Flamingo “Double Wide”

10. Manufactures Certificate

13. Pre 1976 Wall Stud size

14. Locate and inspect for wiring type, safety and power cable entrance

15. Water Heater Compartment
See any problems?
Open controls
Exposed wiring
Flammable foam insulation close to possible electrical hazards
PVC discharge pipe
More?

16. General Construction Features
Roof Assembly with Ceiling
Walls, Fixtures, Appliances and Wiring
Flooring w/Finished Floor Covering
2x6 Framing
Main Ductwork
Insulation
Bellyboard
Main I-beams/ Outriggers/Cross Supports
Axles/Hitch
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

17. Primary Window Types Jalousie Horizontal Slider Awning Vertical Slider
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

18. Single-Wide and Double-Wide Features
Details showing
“tie-downs”
Foundation
Support
Piers
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger
“Marriage Line”

19. Crossover Duct on a Double-wide
A crossover duct connects two complete duct systems. Each supplying conditioned air to each side of the dwelling.
Note “Marriage Line”
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

20. Floor joist configuration
Longitudinal or lengthwise floor joists
Perpendicular or Crosswise floor joists
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

21. Forced Air Furnace Systems
Furnaces are typically “down flow” heating units. The furnace connects to the main trunk line of the duct system located in the floor.
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

22. Location of the main trunk line depends on the floor joist configuration
Illustration courtesy of John Krigger

23. Use the information to help direct Weatherization work

24. Relax at the end of the day after a job well done