How to Buy Parts for Your Mobile Home

On By Maggie S.In Homeowner Maintenance

If you’re repairing your mobile home, updating a room, or even maybe you’re an investor – you probably are looking for mobile home parts. Seems easy enough, right? It can be for sure, but if you’re looking in the wrong places or in the same places as site-built products you may come up short.

Let’s look at how you can find the right product every time.

According to a popular mobile home maintenance site, it’s a good idea to look for part numbers – which can be found on specific pieces. Also, a user’s manual can be quite helpful in the replacement process. If you’re unable to find that – contact your manufacturer.

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Find the right products for your project, by shopping for mobile home specific parts. 

After finding ways to identify the specific product so you can accurately replace it – it’s time to think about where to get your products.

  1. Online. More than likely this will be your best bet. Especially if you live in a rural area or you need a big order. You do want to take extra care when ordering that it matches what you need and call a store if you’re uncertain about parts so they can help you understand what you need to order. Be mindful of return policies! Check out some trusted sites here. *A popular mobile home education site, makes a great point to think about shipping. Bigger items can cost more and you’ll likely have to pay to return an item if it’s wrong or you don’t need it. They make a ton of good suggestions and offer more great tips about ordering parts here.
  1. In store. Look for a mom and pop type shop that will treat you right. Another great suggestion from the repair site, is to take pictures of the parts you need if you aren’t familiar with the parts yourself. This will limit confusion and help an employee help you better.

We hope that you’re able to find the parts you need for your latest project and that this makes your process a little easier. Remember that items like windows are doors are usually specifically cut for mobile homes. Check your sizing on everything you order as well. There’s no size fits all and that’s just another reason we love these diverse homes!

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