Park Model Sub Forum?

[Avenger61]

I was wondering if the forum administrators have ever considered including a sub forum for Park Model Homes since Forest River sells them. I thought it would be really nice to talk to other Park Model owners and be able to share ideas and fixes.

[Avenger61]

I guess I should have asked first how to get a Forum Admin to respond to a post.

[Kaadk]

Park Models are something we've been discussing for a while now, but haven't made a final decision yet. We are still working on this an will hopefully have an answer shortly.

[MtnGuy]

Avenger, I am not familiar with park models. Are the units actually a trailer where the wheels are attached ?? Or is it similar to a modular home where the frame and wheels go back to the factory for reuse ??

[youroo]

Some people confuse or call (Destination Trailers) Park Models. Destination units the (Frame and Tires) stay with the unit! They are built to different standards & Codes than TT's! Youroo!!

[MtnGuy]

Originally Posted by youroo

Some people confuse or call (Destination Trailers) Park Models. Destination units the (Frame and Tires) stay with the unit! They are built to different standards & Codes than TT's! Youroo!!

youroo, I was asking about park models not destination trailers. Forest River lists them as 2 separate entities.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by MtnGuy

youroo, I was asking about park models not destination trailers. Forest River lists them as 2 separate entities.

I know what you were asking,I was just saying (Some People)! Youroo!!

[Iwritecode]

Originally Posted by MtnGuy

Avenger, I am not familiar with park models. Are the units actually a trailer where the wheels are attached ?? Or is it similar to a modular home where the frame and wheels go back to the factory for reuse ??

All the park models I've seen have had the wheels still attached. I think some can have the a-frame coupler removed though.

[elind]

I own a park model and a fifth wheel. Big differences on in construction of each. The fifth wheel is travel ready with fresh water, holding tanks, batteries for power, and light weight.
The park model is build heavy duty with regular home utilities that is a house on wheels.

[youroo]

Elind,is your PM a F/R product? Holding tanks? Axle's still attached to frame? Hurricane Straps every 14" like in Fla? Shingle Roof? They were Watersking on the Big Lake at Curtis,Mi. Christmas Day! Youroo!!

[Avenger61]

Sorry it took me so long to reply - had a few medical issues with my knees. I just bought a 2006 Chariot Eagle Park Model (used) late last fall and sold my 2015 Shamrock 23IKSS due to knee problems, I can tell you that was a huge decision for me since I've owned a camper of some sort almost since I retired from the Navy almost 20 years ago. I am certainly not an expert on Park Models and can only tell you what is in mine. It has a regular shingle roof, residential toilet and appliances. It appears to be built much better than any camper I've ever owned and does not have any holding tanks to deal with and contains a 20 gal electric water heater. The heating unit runs on propane. The hitch is disconnected and stored under the unit and it has three axles. It has two lofts for additional sleeping areas although they are only about four feet high. The advantage for me was that I can still enjoy camping without all the setup involved with a trailer camper. Setup for me now involves turning on the water, propane and breaker for the electric. So far it works well and luckily I really like the campground we are in. I was very concerned that I would miss the ability to go to different campgrounds. I have attached a few pictures.

[AquaMan]

Very nice!

[elind]

I wish mine had a loft.