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Mobile homes

Scope note

Use for portable residential units that possess their own chassis with wheels, are designed for year-round living, are infrequently moved, and are larger than travel trailers; use "travel trailers" for portable vehicles designed for travel and recreational purposes and for frequent towing. For motorized trucklike vehicles equipped as traveling living quarters, use "motor homes."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005686

Broader Terms used

<houses by form>

Equivalent Terms used

mobile home

Created

13yrs ago

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