Talk:Trailer park

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My understanding was that trailer park was more a negative stereotype of people espousing certain political views rather than a sterotype of poor people.
JesseG 21:31, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

I haven't encountered any use of the term in a political manner. It is, however, considered very insulting when applied to mobilehome parks in California. Since new homes may cost in the range of $160,000, are on permanent foundations and appear the same as other single family housing the term no longer has a proper application to mobilehome parks. In most communities the same homes may be built in any neighborhood with homes of a similar size. Larry B 21:19, 22 February 2006 (UTC)

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[edit] disamb move

It looks like it worked out ok. Reasons as given in edit summary; there was no way for a reader, searching, to find the album Trailer Park unless they were careful to capitalize both letters. Kasreyn 16:11, 27 May 2006 (UTC)

You should have just simply added the dab link, moving the page was unnecessary. I'll try to fix it up for you. Ewlyahoocom 16:34, 27 May 2006 (UTC)
Ahh, I see. You're right, this way is more economical with pages. This was my first stab at disambiguation, and I was basically copying from the guts of another disambig page. Thanks! Kasreyn 16:59, 27 May 2006 (UTC)lol

[edit] Trailer Parks, homelessness

"In some countries living in a trailer is the cheapest independent living accommodation, only a step above homelessness. As a result many stereotypes have developed regarding people who live in trailer parks, which are similar to stereotypes of the poor or people espousing certain political beliefs in general."

I can certainly understand the stereotype. But this statement is incorrect, if only in the United States. I am currently employed in the real estate industry, and live in a trailer park in New England. While trailer parks pale in comparison to the luxury condos one might find in Boston or NYC, it is hardly a step above homelessness. For example, I currently pay $450 for lot rent, on a monthly basis. However, I own my trailer. If I had to both pay for the trailer and lot rent, it would cost around $1,000 - $1,200 monthly. This is the going rate for at good apartment in my area. While it isn't luxury, it is by far not a step above homelessness. A trailer is most often than not purchased in the same manner one would purchase a home or a condo, this implies a decent credit score, something someone very near homelessness would be unable to afford. --Edward Godbois 01:01, 4 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Merge with 'RV park'

There is a topic called 'RV park' which recently merged with 'caravan park' - the brit term. Shouldn't this one be combined, too?

[edit] Prices & Insurances

How much does it cost to live in a trailer park? I am German and do live in an appartment, I don't have any idea how much the rent for such a trail accomodation is. Are these homes to rent or to buy? What about prices for water an electricity? Are these places connected to wired telephones? Here in Germany most sites do not have wired telephones, so it would be interesting if they are or not.--89.182.9.189 (talk) 08:48, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Furthermore it would be interesting to know if people who live in trailer parks usually have the same insurances as people who live in common flats or houses, for example fire insurances or flood insurance. Are these insurances paid by the owner or the tennants?

How man trailer parks do exist in the US and Canada?

Here over in Germany some people believe living in trailer parks is sometimes more a way of living then a result of being poor. Is this correct? Are there really people in the U.S. who prefer to live in trailer parks because of the relaxed living? Are these people a significant number?--89.182.8.215 (talk) 16:07, 12 February 2008 (UTC)