We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3) and related Prospectus of Champion
Enterprises, Inc. for the registration of 550,266 shares of its common stock
and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated May 17,
1996, with respect tot eh consolidated financial statements of Redman
Industries, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
March 29, 1996, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Dallas, Texas
February 6, 1998