Park Model - F.A.Q.s

Our Building Philosophy

Our Park Model Homes are crafted on location, where the principles of cutting edge technology and design innovation are artfully blended to produce high quality yet VALUE-BASED recreational and residential homes.

Thank you for making Park Models Direct your choice of park model home builder.

What are park model homes?

Park model homes are recreational homes primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping or seasonal use. These homes are built on a single chassis and mounted on wheels. Each park model home is certified by the RPTIA member manufacturer as complying with ANSI A119.5.

What is ANSI A119.5?

ANSI A119.5 are the rigid building standards required of every manufacturer who is a member of the association. Our quality park model homes are built to these standards. The standards govern plumbing, electrical, structural and almost every facet of the completed unit. ANSI assures consumers that they are buying a quality product that is structurally sound.

Why are Park Models gaining in popularity?

Rising fuel costs may be partly responsible for increased park model demand, but other factors are also driving interest, including the relative affordability of park models compared to RV's, as well as the increasing good looks of park model units.

Park models are movable resort homes that are designed exclusively for part-time recreational use. Upscale in appearance, they can include electric range, frost-free refrigerator, bay windows, hardwood floors or carpeting, cathedral ceilings, window treatments, and covered patios.

Are park model homes are affordable?

Definitely! Pricing -- when compared to the purchase price of condominiums or site-built homes -- is significantly less.

Park models are ideal for those who are interested in seasonal residence, or just looking for a vacation spot to use several times annually. They provide attractive, well-appointed homes with living space ideal for the retired or holiday couple or small family.

Why I Should Buy a Park Model Home?

Vacation Homes - Wake up in your favorite resort city throughout the mild winter season. Place a park model home in one of the many resort communities throughout the West and enjoy relaxing vacation living throughout the season.

Income Properties - Provide potential residence an opportunity to fall in love with your community by offering seasonal rental homes. Seasonal rentals of park model homes allow you to show off amenities to potential residents while receiving a monthly income.

Guest Homes - Park model homes are a perfect option for guest housing. They offer all the needed facilities for long or short-term visitors.

RV Park Models – Park models are also make a great replacement for an RV. Whether you don’t like the comfort and RV can provide or would rather invest in RV park model this could be the right solution for you.

Park Model Cabins - Not quite ready to rough it yet? Our park model cabins are the perfect solution for those outdoors enthusiast that enjoy simple comforts of a cabin as well. Check out our park model cabin selection.