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by AbbottsManor
Fri May 13, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Fire trap
Replies: 6
Views: 2764

Re: Fire trap

I've lived in this very nice park for 21 years as of last month. Of the 5 fires that have taken place here 1 was an underground transformer fire, 1 fire in an unattached large shed used as a wood shop-damaged adjacent home but home was repaired and shed replaced, 1 wood stove malfunction-destroyed h...
by AbbottsManor
Fri Feb 18, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: Decorating, Landscaping and Gardening
Topic: Laminate Countertops Falling Apart
Replies: 16
Views: 13916

Re: Laminate Countertops Falling Apart

Greg wrote:Perhaps a section of bowling alley?? That would be unique.

Greg
What a coincidence, the is a section of bowling alley floor on our local craigslist!

Chris
by AbbottsManor
Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Loud popping noises
Replies: 11
Views: 33852

Re: Loud popping noises

Our 1990 single makes all sorts of noises. There is the snapping sound the ductwork makes when ever the heat comes on as the ducts expand and contract. Our home sits on good 'ole Adams County clay so it is prone to movement by frost heaving. It's like a slow motion roller coaster ride. The house occ...
by AbbottsManor
Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: new pex plumping
Replies: 5
Views: 3491

Re: new pex plumping

We had the same thing done on our 1990 Skyline. I had the "Mobile Home only" professionals replace gray pipe with Pex. They used old water lines to pull new lines through, then cut the underbelly to make connections at junctions. I had them back twice to repair underbelly. I repaired sever...
by AbbottsManor
Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Relevel completed!
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Re: Relevel completed!

Yanita wrote:Hi,

Glad it went well, have you tried opening and closing all windows and doors to make sure theey still function?

Yanita
I tried all the doors and a few windows but not all of them yet. A few more cracks have appeared but nothing serious.

Chris
by AbbottsManor
Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:28 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Relevel completed!
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Relevel completed!

Well I finally had the home releveled today. Cost $300.00 and took a couple of hours. They even used a water level :P It was off at the rear 4.5 inches as well as side to side. The only casualties are a split (not cracked, split) wall in the one bathroom and the wall paper in the dining room is wrin...
by AbbottsManor
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Still looking for relevel
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Re: Still looking for relevel

The process is covered in Mark's book, It is not a hard job at all. It requires a water level, Hyd. jack and a little time. Greg I have the book. I am concerned about the special situations of broken ribbons and the fact the home is 20 years old on clay soil. Frost heaves like roller coaster in the...
by AbbottsManor
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Still looking for relevel
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Re: Still looking for relevel

Chris, maybe check with local mobile home dealers, see if they have a couple of people they use....? Brenda That would be the aforementioned "doesn't look to bad to me" guy... He sets all the homes for the local dealer. The home he set up across the street 2 weeks ago looks out of level t...
by AbbottsManor
Wed Jun 23, 2010 8:11 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Still looking for relevel
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Still looking for relevel

Hello all, I am still looking for someone who knows what they are doing to relevel my 1990 single wide in South Central Pa. I thought I found someone, but he stopped by when I wasn't home and told the park manager "it doesn't look to bad out of level to me" Well, a blind man can see it is ...
by AbbottsManor
Tue Apr 06, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leveling Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2837

Re: Leveling Questions

I guess I should say I am in a park, so pouring new footings is not an option.

Chris
by AbbottsManor
Mon Apr 05, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leveling Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2837

Re: Leveling Questions

Thanks for the replys, Joedirt63: Which Easton are you referring to apparently there are 2, I'm about 125 miles from the one above Philly or about 200 from the one in western Pa. Greg: That's exactly what they did here, about 6" of questionable looking concrete. looks to be about the same quali...
by AbbottsManor
Sun Apr 04, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Leveling Questions
Replies: 9
Views: 2837

Leveling Questions

Hi, I have a 2 part question: First can anyone recommend a company to relevel my 1990 14 x 70 in south central Pa (York/Hanover area) I can only find one regional company but have had numerous bad experiences with them in the past. Everyone I call say they don't do that, even the mobile home sales l...
by AbbottsManor
Wed Jul 29, 2009 10:53 am
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Replacement window
Replies: 7
Views: 4020

RE: Replacement window

Thanks RandyD! I'm getting one.

Chris
by AbbottsManor
Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Mobile Home Repair
Topic: Replacement window
Replies: 7
Views: 4020

RE: Replacement window

Thanks Brenda!

Do you know what brand of window it is?

Chris