The Story of Manufactured Homes: A Legacy of Quality and Affordable Living
Manufactured homes grew out of the 1920s travel trailers, became a low-cost housing solution for veterans after World War II, and have met federal standards since 1976. Today’s manufactured home is a factory-built, code-regulated residence, and its history helps explain why it remains a quality, affordable way to live. Key Takeaways Everything starts with an idea and a passion, and manufactured housing started with the need for a home that could travel. Today’s mobile homes trace back to the 1920s, when automobile-pulled trailers called “trailer coaches” were designed as a home away from home on camping trips. After World War