how big shoul my basement be

[blbrade1]

we want to buy some property yo put our mobile home on and i think it would be wise to put a basement under it but i don't know how to figure out the correct size.

[Greg]

Hi & welcome. That is a hard question to answer, Personally I would love the extra room. Much depends on the land, and you financial situation. A basement under a single wide may not be as useful as under a double wide.

A few here have done them, perhaps they add their thoughts. Greg

[blbrade1]

well it is a single wide but i thought it would help with the settling what i ineed to know is what part of the trailor should rest on the walls

[Greg]

I think most of the ones I have seen use I beams across the blocks and set the frame on the cross beams. Mark has a chapter in his book about doing a basement under a double, but a single would be about the same.

Mark's book is avalable in the "books & parts" section of the site. Greg

[blbrade1]

thank u greg i really wnt to do this so my home improvements will be easier and last longer since the home would be on a footing below the frost line it wont move as much i'm hesitant to replace any doors untill it is done

[blbrade1]

oh yeah and whats up with not beeing able to find replacement exterior doors without having to rob fort nox to have one custom made

[Greg]

You may two options. First you may have enough room to install a full size door frame & door or in the articals section of the site there is an artical about cutting down a full size door to fit. Greg