Year-round mobile homes: what you need to know
Like many French people looking for freedom and a pleasant living environment, your aim is to live all year round in a mobile home. However, choosing this type of structure is not the same as choosing a simple extended holiday home. A mobile home as your main residence must meet certain specific criteria and satisfy all your needs. To answer all the questions you're probably asking yourself, here's everything you need to know before living in a mobile home all year round.
Don't overlook legal status
If you want to live in this type of structure all year round, you need to take into account the legal status of the property. Before talking about surface area or equipment, it is imperative to living in a mobile home all year roundThis is the case whether the mobile home is installed in a residential leisure park (PRL) or on a campsite. Before you can enjoy the many advantages of a mobile home, such as a green setting or easy connections (electricity, water, etc.), remember to check the annual leases offered by these structuresIt also determines the duration of the contract and the associated charges. Although this is more expensive, it is possible to take advantage of a freehold plot, which is an attractive option.
The keys to comfort: insulation and heating
If you want to live in a mobile home all year round, the most important criteria are insulation and heating. Whether it's the walls, roof or floor, it's essential for a permanent residence, the insulation is reinforced. That's why we recommend that you choose models with double insulation and double-glazed windows, or even triple-glazed windows in the harshest climates.
When it comes to heating, you need equipment that is both efficient and economical. So forget about small convector heaters. Summer and winter alike, there's an excellent option that's a reversible air conditioning system (air/air heat pump). The result is perfect thermal comfort, which is also more economical in the long term.
Practicality, surface and layout
Mobile homes come in a wide variety of sizes, including is generally between 20 and 40 m².. If you need sufficient storage or work space, a 30 m² surface area would be idyllic for year-round living. The second crucial point is the interior layout. It's a good idea to opt for a model with a functional kitchen with all the necessary equipment (fridge, hob, oven), as well as a large enough bathroom with built-in storage. Some models offer bedrooms with real beds, rather than just extra beds.
In conclusion, you will have noticed that choosing to live all year round in a mobile home is a very important decision. To give yourself the best chance of making the most of this new life, don't hesitate to study the various aspects we have just detailed, and above all to visit different models before making your final choice.
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Hello, for a mobile home occupied all year round, is there any financial aid or tax credits available for improving insulation or installing an efficient heating system?
Hello, that's a very good question!
Mobile homes are not considered to be primary residences in the traditional sense of the term. As a result, most of the financial assistance and tax credits available for energy renovation (such as MaPrimeRénov' or the CITE) are not accessible. It is still possible to seek advice from the ANAH or your local council, but the assistance available is very limited.
Good day to you.
The Voyagissimo team