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Nancy, the manufacturer of your home is far less important than your dealer. Read a few threads here. Improper setup is your biggest danger. Construction is to the Federal building code, as a minimum, and you get a warranty. Does your dealer provide a final inspection and testing of functionality after setup and before release? Will they come out at the end of a year and fix all the settling cracks in the wallboard? Do they have dedicated crews for delivery and setup, or do they subcontract it out? Do they pull all the permits for the water, sewer, electrical and gas connections? Do they use local contractors for these specialized jobs? I have heard in just this forum of doublewide homes set with 4 inches between the 2 halves of the home, which caused massive moisture and mold issues. I have heard of improperly connected heating ducts and completely missed electrical connections under the home. Check with the BBB, Google your dealer's name, and check references. That dealer is Your Man, your best resource, so choose the best one you can find.

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