This is a fascinating video that covers the early days of mobile home living. It takes you from the early days in the  1930's  through the 60's.  Click on the picture to be taken to the video.

The definitive reference on the history of mobile and manufactured homes.  This work chronicles the development of today's manufactured home communities from the early days of travel trailers through the building of the modern parks.  A must read for any advocate of manufactured home parks.