Park model skirting

One caveat about skirting: Because it is a nice, sheltered spot out of the elements, the area underneath quickly becomes a convention center for snakes, mice, rats, and other critters. I'd consider some type of trap system, especially around the points of contact with the ground, and factor in if pets may wind up there. So far, my best trap system are feral farm cats, but everyone has something different.

lasttruck wrote:
We used vinyl skirting from a mobile home supply store in Bremerton, WA. Basically vinyl soffit material that allows for ventilation, but cuts down on cold wind blowing through.

A three part mount system is used to hold in place.

http://www.peninsulaparts.com/setup.htm

http://mobilehomepartsstore.com/vinyl_skirting_installation.html

That's the same website I used to make sure I was doing it right. My neighbor did tell me, as much as possible make it level - then I used treated 2x6's on the ground to hold it in place like he did.

We used vinyl skirting from a mobile home supply store in Bremerton, WA. Basically vinyl soffit material that allows for ventilation, but cuts down on cold wind blowing through.

A three part mount system is used to hold in place.

http://www.peninsulaparts.com/setup.htm

http://mobilehomepartsstore.com/vinyl_skirting_installation.html

I debated on this, but ended up using skirting for mobile homes on our park model. It cost me about $500, which included buying two access panels from a local RV dealership in Brainerd. I went with the vented skirting all around, my neighbor in the campground also has the identical skirting. Used a vinyl cutter for most of it.

Since we also had a deck built, I used 2x2's and lattice around the underside of that. I used aluminum screening and small staples into the back side of the lattice - less bugs can get in and my wife HATES spiders.

Also, the deck is high enough - about 30 inches - that I was able to plan for storage underneath it. I drilled a couple of very small holes in the lattice, two on one end for a set of small piano hinges, and two on the other end for a gate lock like this:

Gate lock

It looks pretty nice, but I went cheap on the lattice as I anticipate frost in the ground and things tend to move around a bit. It can't be "permanent" anyway.

edit: added pics of the front skirting and some of the lattice.

front skirting

lattice on back porch

We had a second-hand unit that had a 2x2 all around the floor. I screwed plastic lattice to it. Over the bits that needed access, I used an L-shaped hook so that I could lift the skirting up or off.
After a couple of years I noticed that some bits of the lattice were split around the screws. If I did it again, I would use the hooks all the way.
I did have to trim the lattice to size with a jig saw.

WallynDiane wrote:

Has anyone seen clever ideas for Park model siding?

Whatever you select, make sure it has (or you can make) access openings.

We had to create several access panels in order to get to plumbing and wiring.

Depends on what you are trying to do. Want air to circulate? Go with lattice. The vinyl will last longer. Want to increase warmth? T-111 plywood cut lengthwise with a piece of outdoor wood as the bottom plate. You can attach foam insulation to the back. I used this in Anchorage and the pipes never froze. I used plastic roofing panels backed with foam insulation on our place in WA. Like the lattice it comes inmany colors. Or many folks go with metal roofing panels cut to fit.