Mobile home walls are built with lightweight framing, Vinyl Over Gypsum panels, and minimal insulation to meet HUD code. They’re designed for fast factory assembly and transport, not long-term durability in humid, storm-prone regions like Florida. What to Know About Mobile Home Walls in Florida’s Climate Mobile homes use 2×3 or 2×4 framing with thin insulation and Vinyl Over Gypsum (VOG) panels to meet HUD standards.  Built for speed and affordability, these walls lack the strength, thickness, and durability needed for long-term use in Florida’s harsh climate.  If you’re in a region like Southwest Florida, here’s what matters most: Most mobile home walls use 2×3 or 2×4 studs, spaced 16–24 inches apart VOG panels are standard inside, drywall is rare unless factory-ordered Exterior sheathing is often skipped to reduce cost Cracks and wall movement are common after transport Upgrading insulation or wall finishes can be expensive and limited HUD code doesn’t account for Florida’s hurricanes or flood risks Modular homes offer better framing, wall finishes, and storm-readiness Walls are one of the most overlooked parts of mobile home buying, but one of the most important. And if you’re planning to build or buy a mobile home in Florida, the differences