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A factory made building such as a mobile home (10) utilizing a connector (32, 60) attached to each of a plurality of outrigger beams (18) for stabilizing the mobile home (10) against strong winds. The mobile home (10) includes a structural support beam such as an I-beam (16) and a plurality of outri

A factory made building such as a mobile home (10) utilizing a connector (32, 60) attached to each of a plurality of outrigger beams (18) for stabilizing the mobile home (10) against strong winds. The mobile home (10) includes a structural support beam such as an I-beam (16) and a plurality of outrigger beams (18). An outrigger connector (32, 60) with an L-shaped portion (34) including a slot (46) and a protruding portion (56) extending outward from the L-shaped portion (34) at a substantially perpendicular angle is attached to each outrigger beam (18) at the protruding portion (56). A hurricane strap (48) is attached to the slot (46) and to a ground anchor (88) to secure the mobile home (10).

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A factory made building, comprising;a frame portion having an underside;a structural support beam disposed along the underside and in support thereof;a plurality of outrigger beams wherein each outrigger beam includes a first end, a second end, and an under portion, sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A factory made building, comprising;a frame portion having an underside;a structural support beam disposed along the underside and in support thereof;a plurality of outrigger beams wherein each outrigger beam includes a first end, a second end, and an under portion, said outrigger beam attached to said support beam proximate said first end so that said second end extends outward from said support beam, and said upper portion being attached to said underside; anda means for connecting each outrigger beam to the ground,wherein said means for connecting each outrigger beam to the ground comprises a connector including an L-shaped portion having a top leg integrally formed with a bottom leg, said bottom leg having a first edge and a second edge and including a slot capable of receiving a tether therein, said top leg having a first edge contiguous with the first edge of said bottom leg and a second edge extending vertically above said bottom leg intermediate the first and second edges of said bottom leg, and a protruding portion having an edge integrally attached to the second edge of said top leg and extending outward from said L-shaped portion at a substantially perpendicular angle, said protruding portion being attached to said outrigger beam.