Customer Advice

• SIZE MATTERS: Obviously, the larger the mobile home can offer a level of luxury not available in smaller homes, giving you larger bedrooms, spacious washing facilities and generously equipped kitchens. You will also have the space to host friends and family in comfort.
  
• USAGE: Think about what and how long you want to use a mobile home.
  
• CHECK THE SELLER: Once you've found a potential mobile home, there are a few simple things you can do to help check that you are dealing with a legitimate seller.
  
• HOME LOANS: If you borrow for the purchase of a mobile home as your main residence there are tax relief options please visit the www.revenue.ie site for more information
  
• CHECK IT OVER: Always inspect the mobile home thoroughly in daylight. If you are not mechanically minded, bring along someone who is.

The main things to check when considering purchasing a mobile home are:

• DAMP - One of the most important checks for a second hand mobile home is for damp. Repairing damp is usually expensive, and in some cases could cost more than the cost of the mobile home. If you can smell damp inside the mobile home, be particularly cautious. It is worth spending €20 on a damp meter from your local DIY store.
  
• CORNERS - Check bed boxes and inside cupboards and lockers.
  
• EXTERNAL SEALING - Check the condition of the external sealing around the body and window frames of the mobile home by pressing close to the joint - poor sealing will soon lead to internal damp problems. Look for any external damage that might cause water ingress.
  
• FLOORING - Check that the floor of the mobile home does not feel spongy underfoot.
  
• DOORS & WINDOWS - Ensure ensure the lock and hinges are secure at the main door of the mobile home and everything moves freely. Check the main door has a watertight fit all the way around. Also check the fit of any windows and roof vents and look out for cracking or crazing in plastic windows, and internal condensation in double glazed units. Replacement of these parts are likely to be expensive on any mobile home, and for older mobile homes may be difficult to find.
  
• CHASIS - It is important to check the condition of the chassis, the hitch and the suspension as repairs or replacement can be expensive. Check for corrosion on the chassis and look out for signs of new paint or under-seal that might be hiding something underneath. Check the hitch mechanism moves freely and the rubber gaiter is not split. Check the jockey wheel winds up and down easily and rotates freely. Check all the steadies wind up and down freely.
  
• HANDBRAKE - Check the handbrake is effective and ensure the mechanism moves freely. Look to see if grease nipples appear to have been neglected.
  
• ELECTRICS & GAS SYSTEM - Check the condition of the gas and electrical system. If in any doubt, have them checked out by a professional as faulty systems can be lethal. Look out for any signs of DIY work on these systems.

Contact us at
Kehoe Mobile Homes
Ardcavan
Co Wexford
Ireland
Mobile: 087 2843267
Office: 053 91 77818
Fax: 053 91 77818
Email: kehoemobilehomes@eircom.net