PINNACLE PARK HOMES RECEIVES AWARD

January 2007 - Pinnacle Park Homes was awarded first place in the park model division at the 2007 Florida RV Super Show held this month in Tampa, Fla. This show is the largest RV show of the year. In addition to Pinnacle, many other manufacturers including Chariot, Athens and Skyline were in attendance.  The company, in Ochlocknee, Georgia, produces both rustic cedar and vinyl park model homes.

CONSUMERS SEEKING AFFORDABLE VACATION COTTAGES ARE BUYING PARK MODEL RVS IN RECORD NUMBERS
(The following information has been obtained through RPTIA's Media Center dated April 2006)

Park model Trailers have surged in popularity as record numbers of consumers have discovered that the attractive, pointed roofed units can be used as low-cost vacation cottages.

"Years ago, nobody knew what park models were. It's a different story now," said Bill Garpow, executive director of RPTIA, which ensures that the 400-square foot units are built to nationally recognized building and safety codes. It is also noted that consumer demand for park models will continue to grow as more and more people become familiar with the product.

Garpow said consumer interest in park models is driven by three factors: The rising cost of real estate, particularly in resort areas around the country; their relatively low cost, compared to tow-able or motorized RVs; and by the increasing attractiveness of the units, which often feature high-end amenities, including hardwood floors, bay windows and lofts.

Unlike mobile homes, which are a form of low-cost, permanent housing, park models are 400-square foot movable resort cottages that are designed exclusively for part-time recreational use. Typically upscale in appearance, they often include bay windows and lofts as well as walnut, oak or maple cabinetry.

Most park models are placed on campsites, which can be leased for $1,500 to $5,000 per year, depending on location. However, some consumers also place their units on private property and use them as vacation homes, subject to local zoning requirements.

Indeed, while condos and site-built homes in resort areas typically cost $200,000 or $300,000 or more, park models generally cost less than $50,000, with the average price being in the $38,000 range. (Contact the staff at Pinnacle Park Homes at 866-574-5159 for our pricing - we are sure to please you.) Rising consumer demand for park models is also being supplemented by growing demand from campground operators from California to Maine, who use park models primarily to accommodate travelers who do not have RVs but want to enjoy the recreational lifestyle.