Preparing for your Move:
Consider the following before you move:
Availability of space at destination,*
Whether Mobile Homes are permitted at your new location
* Local, County, Municipal and State Regulations
concerning mobile homes--
Some states will not accept Oversize Units,Other Require your
home to be a specific wind zone built, others have
Rigid Electrical Code requirements;
*Age of your home: and distance to be transported - it may not be
structurally sound enough to withstand the move;
*Estimate costs: Your costs to prepare your home for transport,
such as getting the body and chassis in a movable condition,
including new tires, wheel bearings,springs and other mechanical
and structural areas.
After considering these factors, if your home does not meet
requirements, you may want to consider selling or renting your
mobile home rather than transporting it.
WHAT YOU CANNOT TRANSPORT IN
YOUR MOBILE HOME
Again, it is important to remember that your mobile home was
designed for movement with factory-installed furniture/equipment
only. The more weight added to the "basic" weight, the greater the
chances for structural damage. The following items CANNOT be
shipped in your mobile home:
Hazardous Materials;
Gas bottles, Oil Barrels and Similar Materials;
Outside central Air Conditioning Window Air Units and/or Heat
Pumps Units not part of the Trailer's Manufactured Equipment;
Items such as Pianos and Electric Organs;
Lawn Mowers;
Fragile or Antique furniture;
Heavy Freezers;
Assembled or Disassembled Garden Sheds, Porches, Swings,
Cabanas, Skirting, Fencing and Steps;
Flower Boxes/Plants; Full Aquariums;
Water Beds
ALL WATER BEDS AND AQUARIUMS
MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED;
Yard or Porch Furniture;
Outside Television Antenna/Disks; and
Heavy Tool Chests.
Do not leave valuables, such as Important Documents,
Currency, Money, Jewels or Jewelry, Precious Stones,
Furs, Bonds, Deeds, Stock Certificates or Securities, Stamp or Coin
Collections, Personal or Business Papers, Safes, Guns or any other
articles of Extraordinary or Inherent Value.
OVERLOADING
Overloading during the movement of your home can contribute to
problems such as Buckled or Popped Panels, Blown-Out Tires,
Broken Axles, Bent Wheels and Warped Frames, and damage to
other component parts of the Undercarriage. Charges resulting from
overloading can be several thousand dollars, for which you are
responsible.
Avoid overloading by weeding out possessions no longer of value
to you a good rule of thumb is if you haven't used in a year toss it
out . Have a yard sale, or donate such items to a charitable
organization. If overloading still exists, you may need to rent a
u-haul or contract with a household goods mover to have contents
shipped in a moving truck with the unit.
Preparing Your Home For Manufactured Home Transport :
A good move depends largely on how much you get
involved and how well you are prepared when the movers arrive.
This is also crucial to avoid Downtime Charges, If our movers arrive
and have to wait hours for you to pack and prepare for your move
YOU WILL BE CHARGED DOWNTIME !This checklist is a guide for
preparing for the carrier and may be used as your record of tasks
accomplished.
NOTE: Items with an asterisk (*) cannot be shipped in the mobile home
and must be shipped separately.)
Remove your TV antenna.*
Empty, Defrost and thoroughly wash the inside of your
Refrigerator and Freezer. Appliances need at least two days to dry to
keep mildew to a minimum while in transit or in storage. After cleaning,
leave doors open and place a drying agent inside to help control mildew.
Dispose of foods that could spoil while in transit or in storage.
* Remove window air conditioners and flower boxes.*
* Dispose of unnecessary items to avoid extra packing and possible
overloading.*
*Remove Pictures and Mirrors from the walls.*
Ensure items in utensil and food racks and other kitchen holders are
secured. Remove or seal items, if necessary.
* Dismantle outdoor play equipment and outdoor structures
(utility sheds, playhouse, swing or gym set).*
HAVE UTILITIES DISCONNECTED
Remove Gas Bottles.* Water, Gas, Electric, Telephone,etc.
(On some moves you can have the mover unhook utilities)
Pack all freestanding lamps; remove shades and pack them carefully.
SECURING YOUR MOBILE HOME FOR MOVING
Recommendations for arranging property and preparing built-in
items in the home:
All freestanding lamps; remove shades and pack them carefully. Secure all fixtures that cannot be removed. Secure hanging lamps and ceiling fans. Pack small, movable items, including breakables, in boxes and remove.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL
ARTICLES LEFT IN THE HOME........
Place medium-weight boxes under beds and secure.
Do not leave loose items on beds.
Place loose furniture forward of the axle(s) and secure.
Place as little weight as possible behind the axle(s).
Secure all windows and mirrors. Storm windows should be treated
as separate windows. Taping large glass surfaces will help
reduce the chance of breakage.
Pack and secure all accessories. Loose articles in the kitchen, broom
closet and cabinets must be secured or items removed and packed
Secure all doors, Including Appliances.
Hinged or sliding doors should be blocked or taped.
Tape or tie cupboard doors between handles to hold them closed.
Elastic Ponytail holders or Cable Ties are also good for this use