Tell me about Park Models

Wrace wrote:
I've owned an RV since I was 17 years old (50 now) but I've never really looked into park models and had a few questions.

In looking around the internet it looks like there are two kinds, one that has the traditional RV skin and RV appliances, and one that looks to be built out of wood and other traditional home materials and has residential appliances, yes?

This one caught my eye though it is very expensive.
http://sftimes.co/?id=93&src=share_fb_new_93

http://www.canoebayescape.com/

That one is 14' wide and says it requires mobile home movers (and applicable permits) to have it moved to your site. What about the single wide park models, can they be moved with an appropriate sized pickup?

Do all of these park models have the actual RV manufacture placard on them? What are the typical length and height limits? I notice some of them have lofts and a taller roof line.

Thanks

My question is WHY do you want a Park Model?

If it simply to have more space then I think you are going to find most Park models WILL be way too heavy and or way to wide (exceeding 108" width in most states WILL AUTOMATICALLY REQUIRE PERMITS to move any item on public roads) to be towed via a pickup truck.

If it is to put into a PARK or on your own land then a Park model just might be the ticket.

Granted I do believe that there has been a few people towing SMALLER Park models I can't say that I have ever witnessed one in tow or in a RV park.

My suggestion is to keep your life simple, stick with ordinary RVs and skip the Park models. In the end you most likely will be happier not towing an over weight beast down the road..