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by Novecento
Sun Apr 19, 2026 12:37 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Serial number and Model number lookup?
Replies: 20
Views: 300862

Re: Serial number and Model number lookup?

User wants to find details about a mobile home using serial or model number. Key answer: Serial number and manufacturer are what matter. Model number usually isn’t useful. There’s no full database for floor plans or specs. Best options are checking the data plate, contacting the manufacturer, or ask...
by Novecento
Wed Apr 01, 2026 10:27 pm
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: cash purchase
Replies: 9
Views: 7088

Re: cash purchase

If you’re making a true cash purchase, there’s usually no need to fill out full loan application forms. However, some dealers still ask for personal details (like SSN) because of compliance rules such as anti-money laundering (AML) checks or identity verification, especially for large transactions. ...
by Novecento
Mon Mar 30, 2026 5:57 am
Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
Topic: Serial number and Model number lookup?
Replies: 20
Views: 300862

Re: Serial number and Model number lookup?

Hey Tinagarvey73, the "TRA" prefix indicates your home is registered in Tennessee. You can contact the Tennessee Department of Housing or use HUD's label verification at hud.gov to confirm the manufacturer and model from the serial number. If you're still stuck, try reaching out to the man...