I am living in an old(1960) mobile home that i got for a crazy low price. It was built by Timpte, the freight trailer company, and is exceptionally stout.
The two issues I have are the plumbing(iron pipe, near closed up with mineral deposits) and the aluminum wiring. I am going to rewire with copper as well as upgrade the service(currently 60A with two fuses as the main, and 4 15A legs to service the whole house.
BIL the electrician thinks I should remove all the aluminum and pull in the romex. I've pulled my share of wire, and that idea doesn't sound too fun. My idea is to fur the walls with 2x2 studs and attach the romex to the existing paneling( which my wife hates anyway)and cover with the modern thin sheet rock that is used in mobile these days.
My problem is with the overhead wiring for lights and fans. I don't want to lower the ceilings or add much weight to the roof trusses. I'm also not crazy about the track style conduit being sold for that purpose.
Any ideas?