What is it like living in a trailer park?

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I started to watch tv series called trailer park boys which is quite funny. It made me curious about trailer parks. Is there anyone living in a trailer park here? What is it like? You dont have to live there, if you have been there or have any knowledge about it please shoot. Personally I never saw

eniqma · Accepted Answer

Living in a trailer park can vary a lot depending on the location, the community, and the quality of the park itself. Here’s a rundown based on what I’ve seen and heard:

1. Community Feel: One of the big draws of trailer parks is the strong sense of community. People often know their neighbors well, and there’s a lot of social interaction. It's not uncommon for neighbors to help each other out or gather for barbecues and social events.

2. Cost of Living: Trailer parks are usually more affordable than traditional housing. Rent for the lot is generally cheaper than apartment rent or mortgage payments.

3. Space and Amenities: The space can be more limited compared to a traditional house. However, many trailers are surprisingly spacious inside and well-designed to maximize the use of space.

4. Maintenance and Upkeep: Depending on the park, you might be responsible for maintaining your own lot, including yard work and exterior maintenance of your trailer. Some parks include these services in the lot rent, so it’s good to check what's included.

5. Noise and Privacy: Because trailers are close together, you might have less privacy and could experience more noise from neighbors. This can be a downside if you value a quieter, more secluded living environment.

6. Safety and Rules: Many parks have rules to maintain order and safety, such as speed limits for vehicles and regulations about the appearance of your lot.

7. Variety: There are all sorts of trailer parks out there, from high-end parks with lots of amenities to more basic, no-frills places.

But, like any living situation, it’s important to do your research and visit a few parks to find the one that best suits your lifestyle and needs.

MemeSupreme · Accepted Answer

don't live in one now but grew up in one for a little bit.

it's like a house but less supervision and everyone's poorer lol there's a lot more kids too. some peeps are gonna be nice like elderly couples and some are gonna have assholes. it really depends on the trailer park bc not all are the same and that goes for how diverse that shit is too. everyone's gonna have a difference experience

mine was kinda sketchy but it was fun lol we just did dumb shit. some of the most genuine peeps I've met tho despite the amount of addicts there lmao

LonerInLife · Accepted Answer

I knew someone who lived in one and it was quite nice. It was like a mini home for them and their baby. Some neighbours kept to themselves, while others mingled amongst one another. Sometimes the police were called and other times all you heard were the sounds of kids outside playing and having fun or splashing in one of 2 pools that were installed. The place also had its own fish and chip shop with the nicest hot chips as well. If they hadn’t of knocked it all down to rebuild houses, I probably would have tried to live there myself.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

Trailer homes are significantly less expensive than typical built homes, so they tend to be populated by the lower class or retirees. Many trailer parks ONLY allow retirees (55 and older is a typical restriction, and these parks tend to be clean and quiet), but plenty of others have no age restriction, and so you tend to get a lot of unsupervised kids and a lot of people who aren't working or only work intermittently, plenty of criminals (many who primarily only do "petty" crime rather than violent crime), plenty of people living off the government, and plenty of alcoholics.

And that's why you have the stereotype of "trailer trash" - i. e., people of low morals who commit crimes, sleep around, rarely work a regular job, have lots of unplanned and often unwanted kids, who they don't care a lot about and fail to discipline or educate, lots of old, crappy cars, old playground equipment, "wife-beater" tank tops, terry-cloth robes and flip-flops, and so on.

The TV show My Name Is Earl is a great depiction of this, just slightly Hollywood-ized.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/J8c9lL1SAVg

WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

I've lived in two trailers. One was in a park and one was by itself.

It's like living anywhere else. The trailer itself is more flimsy, but it doesn't change your lifestyle in any way.

Just like there is a big differences in houses from one neighbor to the next, there is also a big difference in trailer parks.

They are very popular with retired people who want to downsize and have less maintenance. Trailer parks are kind of a hybrid between renting an apartment and owning a home. You own the trailer, but pay rent to the trailer park. The park maintains the grounds and provides things like pools, hot tubs, recreation rooms, etc.

Modern mobile homes are much nicer than the old "trailers". A double wide, or even triple wide is pretty big. They can have two car garages, and even basements. There are even two story mobile homes.

But really, the lifestyle is not any different.

There is a small trailer park near me. It only has about 5-6 trailers. If one of those ever goes up for sale, I might jump on it and sell my house.

82lynx · Answer

I visited one quite a few times when I was a kid. Most people I met there were extended family to one another. There was the occasional party, mainly with drinking and chatting among the grups while I was bored to tears. I spent one night in a back bedroom playing RC Pro Am on the Nintendo. It seemed pretty relaxed quiet out there overall. Another time someone with a 1976 or 77 Mercury Bobcat Villager wagon stopped by and being a lover of small malaise-era cars I just had to get outside and give it the once-over. That one had a V6 that had started burning oil and an automatic, and it was beige inside and out, other than the woodgrain decals that is.

I saw Trailer Park Boys for the first time in 2004. The station was airing a new episode followed immediately by one from the previous season. The new one opened with Bubbles and Ricky mistaking Julian for a “samsquanch” and to paraphrase Ricky, beating the s*** out of each other with a bat. The second had Ricky enlisting the help of his daughter and her friends to help him steal barbecues after he learned they couldn’t be prosecuted. Their involvement ended at my high school shortly before its demolition. My shop teacher would park his Cutlass near or in the space that the lady cop pulled into. Anyway, I was LMAO at both episodes. Those episodes were from seasons 4 and 3 respectively which were best in my opinion.

patois · Answer

I once went to one to pick up a handicapped person. There was a husband and a wife that were the park managers. They took me to their place to look up the address of the person I was looking for. They looked him up in the computer while I sat on their sofa. The man of the couple told me how some guys in the park that the handicapped person was hanging around with were into wrestling like the WWF style type crap as chit chat while I waited. Then they walked me over to the lot of the travel trailer thing he was staying in. Other than that, there wasn't much activity. Most people were either at work or hanging out in their own home. The place was pretty quiet. I picked the guy up and drove away. It seemed like there were elderly people, people on disability, and low wage working people there.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I know a guy who sometimes spends weekends or weeks at a trailer during the summer even though he owns a house with his wife. I think the quality of your life depends on your location. They chose the trailer life cause it’s located near a public park and a bunch of mom and pop grocers. If you’re doing it to save on rent, you might end up with rednecks who abuse alcohol.

ApplePie409 · Answer

That's by far the funniest sitcom of all time. I'm watching it right now. As for living in a trailer park, I've lived in two of them and liked it. Lot fees are going through the roof, so I don't know how people can afford it.

katiesmuff · Answer

Not sure where in the US you live because they are everywhere here. I'm in Florida all my life and guessing have our population lives in "trailer parks" better known as RV Parks or Modular Homes and nothing more than refined trailer parks. Lots of partner swapping goes on. Big downside a hurricane can move your beloved home from one side of the state to the other in a matter of minutes. Have known and know now many fine folks who reside in these places and they seem to be a happy bunch for sure.

Anonymous · Answer

Trailer park living can vary a lot! Some are quiet with friendly neighbors, while others can be a bit more lively. The biggest perk is usually the affordability – you get your own space for less than renting an apartment. The downside can be less space and sometimes stricter rules. It really depends on the specific park!

Nikki1989 · Answer

We live in one while saving to move countries. The parties we had there were so much fun.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

It's pretty awesome! Well after you get your neighbors in check or make them move out.

In_Trance · Answer

Easy

Twalli · Answer

It's not that different from a group home. The "houses" are just mobile.

jimmy2 · Answer

I live in one 45 years they are fine and comfortable now

Miristheiss · Answer

Good eat'n.  For tornados.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Hmm I'd guess it would be rather, cramped

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