As for the other major major thing–the new and forever Basecamp down south–there’s a new front runner. AI say:
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Based on your criteria:
• Width: 28′ minimum, 32′ preferred
• Length: 40′ minimum, 44–48′ preferred
• Front door (or porch) on the short end
• Kitchen + main living area immediately inside that same short end
• Double-wide manufactured or modular
• Available in markets that serve New Mexico
The New Moon 2842J remains one of the strongest matches I’ve found. Its appeal is not accidental: it puts the public-facing entry on the end wall and opens directly into the kitchen/living space, which is surprisingly uncommon in production double-wides.
CSD2842J House Tour
Base price (home only): $75,000–90,000
With factory‑added front porch : add 3–5,000
With upgraded finishes (granite counters, LVP flooring, 8‑ft ceilings): add 5–10,000
Average delivered price (setup, not land): 85,000–105,000
Important : Because the “2842J” designation is a factory code, it may not appear in public brochures. Ask a dealer for the floor plan (model J) of the Champion New Moon 28×42 – it is very likely the same layout.
What makes the 2842J special?
Most double-wides put the entry on a long wall and force visitors through a hallway or directly into a living room. The 2842J instead acts almost like a small bungalow:
• porch on the narrow end
• front door on the narrow end
• kitchen immediately visible
• open living area immediately visible
• bedrooms pushed away from the public zone
That combination is surprisingly rare.
If you’re willing to go slightly larger and spend more, these are the families of homes I’d investigate through New Mexico dealers: (Champion Prime, Innovation; Palm Harbor PHC 28×48 [Suffolk, Cameron I, Montgomery]; Cavco Durango and Mountain Ridge, Fleetwood Canyon Lake and Berkshire)
Dealers of particular note:
Albuquerque; Factory Homes Direct
Las Cruces; Valley Homes
Farmington; Homes Direct of Farmington
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I don’t think going slightly larger for slightly more is worth it from my perspective. There are plenty of other ways to spend the extra money besides square footage that would make life flow better.
We’ll see.