Wonder if fema will start buying RV'S again?

MrWizard wrote:
FEMA, never bought RVs
They bought EMG mfg housing
That was more like conventional mobile homes

Some of the RV manufacturing companies turned to building them for FEMA and were just as poorly constructed as their RVs.

FEMA, never bought RVs
They bought EMG mfg housing
That was more like conventional mobile homes

Lynnmor wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
With catastrophic flooding in Houston I wonder if they will use RV'S for temporary housing?

That is a very good question. With the RV industry running full tilt to keep up with current demand, large orders from FEMA could really be a problem nationwide.

It's just a shame that the trailers bought for past catastrophes were left to rot.

That won't happen this time in the Houston area. And when the recipients no longer need them they will be in very good shape to sell unlike the Katrina ones.

I don't think FEMA should invest in temporary housing using RV for the Huston area! No, no! They should start issuing pontoon house boats!

Lynnmor wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
With catastrophic flooding in Houston I wonder if they will use RV'S for temporary housing?

That is a very good question. With the RV industry running full tilt to keep up with current demand, large orders from FEMA could really be a problem nationwide.

It's just a shame that the trailers bought for past catastrophes were left to rot.

....and that they do.....ROT

Lynnmor wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
With catastrophic flooding in Houston I wonder if they will use RV'S for temporary housing?

That is a very good question. With the RV industry running full tilt to keep up with current demand, large orders from FEMA could really be a problem nationwide.

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And many of us think RVs are poorly built now. If fema starts purchasing, we haven't seen what shoddy workmanship and cutting corners really looks like.

The last time fema bought RVs, many went unused because of sloppy construction and formaldehyde out gassing from the insulation that was used.

That would be a problem I'd love to have if I was an RV Mfg. I could build another RV plant pretty goldurn fast.

Like you say, though, Lynmor, with the problems turned up by Katrina, it may be better ROI to build out apartments.

BTW, my heart and prayers go out to the misfortunate Texans that have been displaced by Harvey.

colliehauler wrote:
With catastrophic flooding in Houston I wonder if they will use RV'S for temporary housing?

That is a very good question. With the RV industry running full tilt to keep up with current demand, large orders from FEMA could really be a problem nationwide.

It's just a shame that the trailers bought for past catastrophes were left to rot.

If my home had been flooded, I would welcome one on my lot until we could rebuild or repair.