Manufactured Homes in Shipshewana, Indiana: Which Options to Decide at Order

Shipshewana, in northern LaGrange County, is not far from the Topeka plant where Champion builds the homes we sell. Buyers from around here tend to be practical: they want to spend where it counts and skip what does not. With a manufactured home, the most useful thing to know is which choices have to be made when you order, because the home is built at the plant, and which ones you can just as easily make after you move in.

Decide these at order

Anything built into the structure or the walls is far easier and cheaper to get right at the plant:

• The floor plan and any layout options — an extra bedroom, an open kitchen, a larger bathroom.
• Windows and doors — where they go, how many, and whether you want an upgraded package.
• Insulation and energy options offered for the plan.
• Electrical — extra outlets, ceiling fan boxes, exterior outlets and lights.
• Heating and water-heater fuel, if the plan offers a choice.
• Interior finishes built into the walls and ceilings, where options are offered.

Options vary by plan and series. Ask which ones a specific plan offers, and do not assume from a photo, because renderings can show optional features.

Easy to add later

• Paint colours and window coverings.
• Most lighting fixtures, as long as the box is there.
• Freestanding furniture, rugs and storage.
• Outdoor space — a deck, porch or shed, built freestanding by your contractor with its own permit.

How the quote shows it

Every quote from us lists the home, each option and delivery on separate lines, so you can see exactly what each choice adds and decide with the numbers in front of you. Browse the floor plans, note the options that matter to you, and walk a few homes at the showroom to see them in person.

Common questions

Can I change options after I order?

Changes get harder once the home is scheduled for production. Settle them before you sign.

Which option matters most?

The one you would use every day. For many buyers that is the kitchen layout or an extra bathroom.

Next step?

See our LaGrange County page, or ask for a line-item quote.