Looking for somewhere to buy used mobile home in Utah market

[Ben Clayton]

Hi All!

I just recently purchased a mobile home park which has 4 vacant slots that I plan to put trailers on. Does anyone know of somewhere in the Utah (or closeby) market that I could pick up used units?

Thanks

Ben

[Blair Poelman]

@Ben Clayton  I always try to be positive and give more solutions, rather than accentuate problems - I regret to say I think you're going to struggle a bit on this.  

I own trailers in several communities throughout the state. Most MH communities here are hell-bent against letting any of their trailers move off the lot, unless the unit is condemned or is destroyed, or has been there for several years and is paid for in full and the lease hasn't been renewed.  Lots of ways they block a trailer from being removed. 

The only time I ever see any significant number of trailers for sale that can be moved is during freeway expansion projects - and most of those projects that would effect a park have already been completed.

Also, actually moving one of these things is task of monumental proportions. Depending on the age and the size it may require UDOT and hazmat permits, or may be barred from moving it in the first place.  You're also going to need an extremely skilled transporter.  Many of the units are 50's and 60's models, and anything that old is going to put up a pretty heavy fight before those wheels will roll - and then you have to hope the axles don't start on fire after 2 miles.  

You might find some luck going through listings in Duchesne and Carbon counties.  There are some MH's out there that just sit on lots not connected to communities and you might be able to work some of those deals.  However you've still got to figure out the transport thing.