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)

[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)