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If anyone out there ever runs into this problem, here's the solution. For starters, just because something is rusty that doesn't mean it's ruined. For some reason our mover was convinced that anywhere he saw rust the frame was going to snap in half. Next, don't over think it. We finally contacted an...

One of the welders surprisingly made an unusual suggestion. He said instead of welding the frame just get some 2x12 lumber, which would fit perfectly over the web between the top and bottom of the beam, put it on both sides of the beam and run huge bolts through it. He said it would be a lot cheaper...

Thanks for the response. I've been able to research the issue a bit more and it turns out that it can be done but it's not as cheap or easy as the mover told us it could be. A company can be hired that will bring several huge forklifts to raise your home and replace the frame. This process costs a m...

A few years ago we purchased a used 1995 3 bedroom 16x80 mobile home for my mother. We mainly purchased it because it was already located in the park we live in and since she requires some special care it was a very convenient option for us. As time went on we had to move in with her to take care of...