EXHIBIT 23.2
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                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference in this  registration  statement of our report dated February 20, 1997
(except with respect to the matter  discussed in Note 6, as to which the date is
March 27, 1997) incorporated by reference in Southern Energy Homes,  Inc.'s Form
10-K for the year  ended  January  3,  1997  and to all  references  to our Firm
included in this registration statement.


                                        /s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Birmingham, Alabama
August 4, 1997