farmerjohn1324
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That's a decora single pole switch and there are a couple of alternatives; you can replace it with a 1 piece unit designed for mobile home which have their own retainer paddles and will hold themselves into the wall cavity.
Or you can install an old work plastic box and install the existing switch.
The device they used to screw them to the wall is evident in your other thread and are available from home desperado in the electrical section.
Most older mobile home company's are going to use the cheapest, fastest way to build them.
Anytime I come across this I remove the outlet or switch, cut out the sheetrock with my oscillating saw to fit an old work box.
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