We have very hard ground here in Ind. We just purchased a few acres that had an old 70's trailer on it but no slabs pourd,and it was still level,So Im thinking of doing just the same w/ the '99 model I'm replacing her with,maybe a few more tie downs thogh!!!
2007-01-20 15:10:41 · 13 answers · asked by "HOOSIER" 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I Totaly agree w/ ya ,but its winter and i really cant squeeze a backhoe and cement truck into my budget,since none of my friends can't get that sunday off from "work" to help me dig and pour concrete
2007-01-20 15:25:28 · update #1
you don't "need" a slab unless it is required in your state. whom ever moves the MH, should know all of the rules, and regulations. if not, ask your insurance agent what is best for your policy. your finance company will tell you if they require anything special.
2007-01-20 15:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sassy Belle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll just add one potential problem that I see: what about Indiana's frost line? When the ground freezes it lifts upward. I live in the south so it's not much of problem, but I figure that Indiana gets more cold weather and the ground could freeze. If the blocks are on top of the ground, then the ground freezes, the ground would lift the blocks and put pressure on the tie down straps that are anchored deeper into the ground. Would that scenario put a big strain on the trailer. Just a thought. Besides that, we install mobiles that way here in Texas all the time. Good luck.
2007-01-20 15:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Turnhog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, its actually got to do with the codes in your area. In my area, mobile homes must have a concrete slab/footing for each area that it will be blocked. A 4 sq. ft. slab repeated would be enough. This is a very good idea to make sure your blocks don't sink. Other than that, I don't feel they need a full size slab.
2007-01-20 15:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Concrete slabs would be nice but not required, wood blocks are normaly against building codes and insurance rules, concrete bocks are fine and of course tie downs should be used, but make sure the hole in the blocks run virtical..
2007-01-20 15:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by xyz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its actually got to do with the codes in your area. In my area, mobile homes must have a concrete slab/footing for each area that it will be blocked. A 4 sq. ft. slab repeated would be enough. This is a very good idea to make sure your blocks don't sink. Other than that, I don't feel they need a full size slab.
2007-01-20 15:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sam 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
really you just need to run a couple of tie downs in to the ground at least 4 feet all ends 4 in middle better than fl reg
2007-01-20 15:16:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like 17 the best.
2016-03-29 06:59:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will work. Since you are not putting down a heavy modular, you'll be fine. Don't forget the skirt to lessen wind underneath and to make it look better.
2007-01-20 15:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you "need" is up to the code office (building codes) for your license, your insurance, etc. If they don't care, what the heck! of course if they feel you "need" all this stuff and things, and you don't put it in, you could be in trouble. You asked a question, we answered.
2007-01-20 15:36:06 · answer #9 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put them on concrete blocks....I use to help set up mobile homes and also reposes them and we set them up that way many times...with concrete blocks...in Illinois and Missouri
2007-01-20 15:17:22 · answer #10 · answered by Chris B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋