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delta hunter

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I recall seeing something on fish house supply, and roadking outdoors I belive. I am sure there is an option with Ice Castle as well. You could check out the local bank as well for recreactional loans. I would start there.

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Delta, I have just sold my perm house on wheels, and plan to do an upgrade this spring. So I have been doing alot of searching and research on the net lately. I have seen a few manufacturers offer financing on they're sites. I also know that our local banks will do a loan for them. I did some checking on that as well.

After looking thru and evaluating it, I'm leaning towards buying a shell and finish the inside myself. The one I just sold was home made from the ground up, and was fun to build. But after crunching all the numbers, cost of a frame, framing materials, siding and roofing, ect.. to go with a shell. Plus, I can use the money I got for my old one on a shell, then invest in it as I can afford it. This eliminated the banks and financing.

If you are thinking of doing it that way, or even starting from scratch, let me know. I have had a lot of experience in the building trades, plus I have done the start to finish thing before.

I am in the middle of getting prices for shells now and hope to make a final descision in the next few days. Again, if I can help, let me know.

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I guess I'm not to worried about my credit and stuff after all the different loans that I have had (house,3 car, personal, etc.) But you do make a good point!!! I guess I am just wondering if they finance just to compare rates and terms and stuff.

mjgrose- tell me what you exactly talking about? I'm not looking at buying a used one if that is what you are proposing. Me and my old man would like to build on to are liking or have one custom built, so that we know what we are getting!!

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i bought my 16 foot house last year in sauk rapids mn.

and there is no intrest on it if you don't miss any paymeants

if you have any guestions call me at 651-208-7654 my

name is scot and i can tell you more

i don;t think i can say in this fourm where i bought it? smirk.gif

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