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Greg Gerber posted on February 03, 2011 10:30
OCHLOCKNEE, Ga. -- Emergency shelters sold by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) units
have been on the auction block for a while now.
Pinnacle Park Homes offers a few things for
campground owners to consider before investing these
FEMA units.
- The
federal government declared them unfit and the
units are involved in several lawsuits filed by
people who got sick from the units. There may be
a liability issue that may exist for campgrounds
choosing to rent the units to clients, said
Terri Stewart, co-owner of Pinnacle Park Homes.
- Many
insurance companies will not cover FEMA units.
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Campgrounds can’t get a loan to buy a FEMA unit
and they have no true value, Stewart said.
- Buyers
incur added and unplanned expenses including,
but not limited to, getting the units road ready
to transport, transportation cost, repairs for
damage that can be seen as well as hidden
damages in walls and floors. Most units are
missing items such as appliances. Campgrounds
could very well could end up spending more on
these units than they would if they bought a new
unit, said Stewart
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Longevity of these units is very limited. The
bitterness of poor quality lingers long after
the sweetness of a low price is forgotten,
Stewart explained.
Pinnacle Park Homes offers an affordable line of
rental units that come with a one year warranty.
Unlike FEMA units, the Pinnacle Park Homes offer
more eye appeal which may translate into more rented
nights and income for campground owners, Stewart
explained.
"Newer park models often hold their value and can
be used as collateral," she said. "With good credit,
financing is available. The units arrive fully
assembled and ready to use.
"Our units will give campgrounds many years of
use," said Stewart. "Buyers will also enjoy peace of
mind in not having to worry about people getting
sick in a rental unit."
For more information, call 866.574.5159 or visit
www.pinnacleparkhomes.com.
SOURCE: Pinnacle Park Homes press release
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PINNACLE PARK HOMES RECEIVES AWARD
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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
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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.
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