Triple-wide manufactured housing consists of a double-wide for the two main sections and a similar sized single-wide for the third section, eight feet or greater in width and at least thirty-two feet in length. The third section is often called a tagalong. A tagalong is an attached section, usually a full width, but not necessarily the same length of the main section(s). It is the same in both structure and quality as the unit to which it is attached, but is adjusted for cost. When the third section is not of similar length, it is often best to first price the main two sections as a double-wide and the third section separately as a single tagalong section.
The residences are usually described in terms of width and length and are priced accordingly. Do not include the hitch in the overall dimensions.
Exterior walls range from 3" to 6" thick, 7’6" to 8’ high, depending on quality with a base finish of log siding. There are typical amounts of doors and windows depending on quality.
Interiors range from prefinished plywood or printed hardboard to good tape and textured drywall depending on quality. Cabinetry and hardware are included based on quality. Plumbing is commensurate with the quality. The fixtures can include any of the following: lavatory, toilet, deluxe whirlpool tub, tub with shower over, stall shower, water heater, kitchen sink, laundry tray, wet bar.
Costs are retail prices, including normal charges for delivery and setup on post and piers within 100 miles of the dealer. A low quality manufactured home is generally a structure built to minimum standards, whereas an excellent quality manufactured home is similar in both design and appearance to modular constructed and, to an extent, to site-built residences as typically found in tract development. Excellent quality homes will have a continuous concrete perimeter foundation, whereas lower qualities will generally have a post and pier foundation.
The following are not included in the cost: Appliances, furnishings, drapes, skirting, local fees, licenses, utility costs, inventory discounting, predatory pricing, etc.
Note: This component should be used with occupancy 151 (Manufactured Housing, Multi-Section) to include the cost of the triple-wide home itself.
Enter the following for this component:
Size (Square Feet): 560 - 4320
Length (Feet): 20 - 80
Width (Feet): 28 - 54
Construction System: Manufactured Housing
Availability: Agricultural Estimator only