Just thought to post these up, in case someone needs one.

you have to select FLORIDA to see the majority.

lots of neat stuff on here, just surf it when bored.

http://gsaauctions.gov/

http://gsaauctions.gov/gsaauctions/aucbystate/

 

those are the temporary housing units from t the hurricane relief, we pulled a couple out to katrina for a local dealer here in colorado

they are probably hammered

personally i wouldn't want one

 

Depends on the price cheap is cheap! At least if they are hammered it won't hurt to give them a few more hammer marks.

 

Unfortunately, most of them are thoroughly trashed. Also, if they were built specifically for emergency housing, they may not have holding tanks, etc. - they were more like park models built for full-time utility hookup.

Rusty

 

Based on our purchase (2003), I would recommend that you inspect the unit(s) prior to bidding OR bid very low to allow for repairs/upgrades.
We lucked out and got a fine 30' bunkhouse with a 14' manual slide out. Other trailers looked beaten up. It was a "deal" at $6,400. We figure use it 5-6 years and break even on the sale or trade to a nicer unit.
Our unit came with a standard 1.6 gal toilet, not a problem for full hook up sites but only lasted 1-2 days on a regular electric only site. Cost $140 for rv toilet, two bolts and a faucet water line to swap out. The fridge is 110V only. Not a problem if you use a cooler and plug in when you get to destination. Some of the new units do not have holding tanks that can be purchased online (google "surplus salvage rv parts") and installed for dry camping. It all boils down to how handy you are and how much it will cost to remedy the wear and tear on these used units. If they were used for 1+ years the wear and tear can be significant, replace flooring and furniture which can be expensive, check the sites for pricing. All of the items are secured with #2 square drive bits and are common across most RV's. If you are near Elkhart IN there are lots of places to shop for parts and get advice.
Good luck.

 

one note

one of the units we pulled down was a 30 foot bunkhouse right off the showroom floor

if you could find one of those used it might be worth it, still expect it to be hammered though

 

alot of the pics they look pretty ragged how ever a lil soap and water may go along way
i think i'll keep digging for the "diamond in the rough"

 

It probably just depends on if they get rid of them just because they don't need so many, or if they are getting rid of the beaters only. I live in New Orleans and my neighborhood looks like a trailer park. There are actually lots of people who are taking extremely good care of their FEMA provided trailers...can't speak for all, but I'm sure there's a chance you can find one that is dang near new.

 

I hauled quite a few of them down to MS, AL & LA for (3) different manufacturers and I can personally tell ya that you would NOT see any of those "Special built" units on any reputable RV Dealer's showroom floor even when they were brand new.
One manufacturer wouldn't even put their name on the FEMA units they built until everyone jumped on the FEMA wagon.
Many corners were cut in the making of them and get this, where they cheaped out the most was on the stuff you use to transport them - cheap chains, wheels, brakes, no skirting or fenders. Structure cheapness too. Almost crapped my pants when I first noticed the top bowing in, around the top front clearance lights at 65 m.p.h. Thought I had hit something previously and didn't realize it.
Home Sweet Home!!

 

the more i read these adds on here the madder i'm getting
i know these people feel shafted by the gov. but it makes me mad to think that these people trashed something provided to them as a place to live

i have never been in a situation like they have but i just can't see myselfe tearing up somone elses stuff

 

No worries about snow loads where it was going!

 

Guys, Lots of hot air on this topic is flying. The origional question posted was if anyone OWNED or PURCHASED a FEMA rig. If you personally have not then you have an observation and not an actual experience. Please include facts, where is the cheaper wheel? If you go shopping and look for the facts you will find the there are painted white spoke wheels or fancy aluminum wheels. The tow/safety chains must pass a minimum standard. Just because someone is looking to save some hard earned dough and not overpay for sticks and siding shoudn't bring on all this negativity. My rig has survived three Michigan winters and I have $6,000 to upgrade the tow truck. Go ahead overpay its your dough and image. MHO

 

I made a trip to FL. to GSA. I pulled one of these trailers to Baton Rouge and another to Selma AL. I think they are rebuilding the good ones and selling off the junk. The company I run for moved 1000 of these out of Baton Rouge. I looked at several and found many to be unroad worthy and very damaged. If you are considering buying look very closely and expect bug infestation and damage anf abuse. We did pull many nice campers down but I think FEMA is keeping those. jmack9288