Top Tips on Buying a Static Caravan

Trying to decide which static caravan is for you is no easy task; it's not as straight forward as buying a car, for instance. There is much more to ponder over in the decision to purchase.

Choosing the right Static Caravan
If you are a large family, there is not much point in choosing a small two berth caravan! The same goes if you are a small family, try and choose a caravan which you can grow into, rather than looking at those which you will outgrow.

Most static caravans come fully equipped and make fantastic holiday homes or even permanent homes. The size and berth of the caravan is your main choice to make, but as they say, the larger is better! Many static caravans can comfortably sleep 6 or even 8 people and they are often listed as having 2 or 3 bedrooms and the extra sleeping area is the living room which will have fold out beds.

Buying a New or Pre-Owned Caravan
Costs vary between new and pre-owned caravans but that does not mean there is not a bargain to be had. Contact a few static caravan parks and gauge the prices on their stock caravans, the park will also have a list of owners who are willing to sell their static caravans.

Obviously the condition of the caravan will be a factor and a new caravan is bound to be in a lot better condition than a second hand caravan, but that is not to say it has not been looked after. The decision on purchasing a new or pre-owned caravan will rely solely on your budget available.

Which Caravan Park for my Static Caravan
This is a major factor and you need to make the right choice of Caravan Park as the area must be one you like visiting as you will probably be spending quite a bit of time at your new static holiday caravan! Decisions such as these are never easy and the majority of people always purchase at a park they have previously visited on numerous occasional and are very familiar with the area.

If you have children, you need a caravan park which caters for this, one with swimming pools, arcades, play areas and events and entertainment to keep the children occupied throughout your holiday stay. Entertainment is only generally available at caravan parks in their peak seasons and you should always contact the park for their event schedule before making your park choice.

If you are an older couple you would probably prefer a caravan park which will be more peaceful area rather than one which is close to a major town or city which would be more interested for younger people.

Take Site Fees into Consideration
Site fees are the charges that the caravan park will levy for you to store your static caravan on their park. This is usually a yearly lump sum, which will vary from park to park. The site fee does not include any electric or gas supply to the static caravan, merely a site fee for the ground the caravan sits upon.

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