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Steel Chassis For Log Mobile Homes

Hortons can supply 3 different types of chassis to cover any site conditions -

  • Traditional wheeled caravan chassis (prefabricated)
  • Traditional wheeled caravan chassis in kit form ("knock-down kit)
  • All terrain steel chassis with full timber infill and lifting points

We can supply chassis of any size for our log cabins and timber framed houses (or any other type of function) - we list standard sizes and prices below but any size is possible.

Therefore we can convert our standard log cabins into fully transportable log cabin which then qualifies as a mobile home once installed upon our chassis, as dictated by  "The Mobile Homes Act 2013".

Cabins over 4m wide need to be manufactured in a way that they can be separated into 2 halves and therefore 2 chassis will be required as it will need to be a "Twin Unit".

Twin wheel mobile home chassis

Mobile home wheeled chassis

These are the conventional way of forming the base of a "transportable" building, thus a simple caravan chassis under our log cabin will comply with The Caravan Act. They are fully fabricated and ready to build on. However, given the size of them, they are not the easiest or cheapest things to transport - they take up all of the space on a full sized articulated lorry. If you have good access roads and lots of room to manoeuvre it once on site then that is not a problem. But not every site is accessible for an articulated lorry, so therefore most people think that it's not an option. BUT, we have the solution...

"Knock-down" twin wheeled mobile home chassis kit

Mobile home chassis kit

This kit is so much easier (and cheaper) to deliver and get to the actual site within the property. All of the parts are fully machined and are supplied with the appropriate cleats and bolts to assemble it on site. Once built, it is identical in structure to the pre-fabricated traditional mobile home chassis kit. There is no need for extra large lorries or tractors on site to pull them to where they need to go (making a mess as they do so). All of the parts can literally be "man-handled" by 2 men from the delivery point to the build site. This is still classed as a caravn chassis and will therefore comply with The Caravan Act

All terrain steel and timber mobile home chassis kit

Caravan act steel chassis kits for timber buildings

This type of chassis rests upon a series of adjustable concrete plinths, concrete pads or a full concrete raft foundation (not included in the price, see optional extras). Therefore they can be sited on sloping ground - no need for a level site!.....And still comply with The Caravan Act

This kit includes-

  • Full structural steel ring beam
  • Intermediate steel spacer bars
  • Red oxide primer applied to all steel components for long term rust protection (ready for you to apply your own finishing top coat)
  • Structural tanalised timber joists
  • Tanalised timber noggings all around perimeter
  • Tanalised timber base plate (to be bolted onto the steel ring beam)
  • OSB3 boards to give a flat deck over the whole structure
  • All bolts and fixings supplied

NB - Timber parts need to be cut and notched on site.

We also sell wheeled caravan and mobile home chassis in various sizes and specifications

 

This is a brief summary excerpt from the caravan act -

Definition of a caravan 

Section 29 of Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960:

The term “caravan” means any structure designed or adapted for human habitation which is capable of being moved from one place to another (whether by being towed, or by being transported on a motor vehicle or trailer).

Caravan Sites Act 1968 Section 13 – definition of twin unit caravans as amended by the Caravan Sites Act 1968 and Social Landlords (Permissible Additional Purposes). (England) Order 2006 (Definition of Caravan) (Amendment) (England) Order 2006:

  1. (a) length (exclusive of any drawbar): 65.616 feet (20 metres)
  2. (b) width: 22.309 feet 6.8 metres)
  3. (c) overall height of living accommodation (measured internally from the floor at the lowest level to the ceiling at the highest level): 10.006 feet (3.05 metres)

Transportable log cabins

Our steel chassis make any of our log cabins fully transportable to fully comply with the mobile home act - just adding this Hortons product gives anybody an easy and simple solution.

NB - mobile homes can be built on site, they do not need to be built off site and then transported to site as a complete unit.

Fully Hot Dipped Galvanized Chassis (HDG)

We can supply a price for any of your mobile home or caravan chassis to be fully galvanised - please tick the appropriate box when generasting your quote.
The fully galvanized (HDG) chassis is the ONLY chassis finish recommended for use in estuaries, coastal locations and areas with high salinity that does not require maintenance. Importantly, the Anti-Corrosion Warranty is 12 years from date of chassis manufacture.
The chassis components have been immersed into molten zinc to obtain a coating that is metallurgically bonded and will offer long term corrosion protection (this is far superior when compared to an electrogalvanised caravan chassis).

Spray Painted Chassis (standard option)

A significant percentage of homes are located near to the coast - So, it is important to know that a painted chassis is NOT recommended for estuaries, coastal and areas with high salinity.
Wherever located, without appropriate maintenance a painted chassis can show signs of surface rust after a relatively short period of time. However, although the cosmetic appearance of these chassis may look visually poor (rusty), their structural integrity should not be affected for 5 years.
The raw steel of the chassis is painted as the final operation in its manufacture. The painted option (of the 3 available) offers the least amount of protection to surface rust and subsequent metal corrosion.
It is recommended that annual inspection and potential maintenance be undertaken on a painted chassis.
Mechanical damage to the paint areas (due to moving or siting) can result in a significant reduction in the paint durability (we can supply you with a touch up spray can with your order for future maintenance and repairs if requested).

Maintenance

Any affected area(s) of the chassis that may be showing signs of oxidization/surface rust, in particular around welded joints and edges should be rubbed down and over coated. Paint is available or alternatively a good rust inhibiting paint such as Hammerite can be used. It is recommended that this inspection and care be carried out annually.
Corner Steadies - require yearly clean and re-greasing to maintain full range of movement.
Wheels and Tyres - Wheels and stubs require annual greasing. Tyres should be supported off the floor and protected from direct sunlight. They should be inspected for pressure and damage prior to moving the home.
Tow Hitch - require annual clean and oiling.

Anti-Corrosion Warranty

The corrosion warranty does not cover cosmetic anomalies including the appearance of surface rust or white rust.
The warranty covers perforation of the steel components or loss of thickness such that the structural integrity of the unit is compromised.
The anti-corrosion warranty is provided on the basis that the maintenance requirements detailed herein are followed.
Siting
Care must be taken when turning the home, especially on tight corners. If tight corners have been identified, particularly for homes with two or more axles, all efforts must be made to reduce tyre scrubbing forces which may lead to tyre, wheel bearing and axle damage.
Exclusions to Warranty
• Damage caused during manufacture of home.
• Damage caused during siting of home.
• If the chassis is not transported in accordance with chassis manufacturer’s instructions as shown using marked holding down anchor points.
• Any collision, impact or accident caused by customer.
• Warranty invalidated if attempts are made to modify or repair chassis without chassis manufacturer’s written consent.
• Damage caused by abuse, neglect or misuse.
• Cosmetic blemishes (i.e. paint runs) will not give rise to a valid claim.
• Chassis must not be towed in excess of the maximum permitted speed as stated on the wheel.
• Sited not in accordance with NCC Code of Practice 501 guidelines.
• Painted chassis sited within 5 miles as the crow flies from a tidal waterway and or areas with high salinity or industrial pollution.
• Warranty invalidated if the chassis ID plate has been removed or defaced.
• If at any time during its warranty life, the chassis is submerged either completely or partly due to flooding then any subsequent claims will be rejected.
• The appearance of surface oxidization or white rust will not be considered as a claim against the structural warranty.

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