| For many of us owning a Static Caravan offers the | | | | Running Costs |
| dream of owning a real 'home from home' to allow | | | | As with any major purchase you need to consider |
| yourself, friends and family to enjoy fantastic | | | | the price and the ongoing running costs such as; |
| holidays for many years to come. | | | | 1. Site Fees - These are annual fees and vary by |
| However, looking for your Static Caravan can be a | | | | park and plot |
| complicated and daunting task. | | | | 2. Gas - This is normally purchased by the bottle |
| To give you a helping hand we have complied this | | | | 3. Electricity |
| 'buyer's guide', with the help from the leading UK Park | | | | 4. Insurance - You will need to ensure the value of |
| Operators, to assist you with the process. | | | | your static holiday home and contents. Prices can |
| Park Location | | | | now be found easily on the internet. |
| Your park location will be crucial to your long term | | | | 5. General Maintenance - Modern Static Caravan are |
| enjoyment of your Static Caravan. And need careful | | | | extremely well constructed and require little or no |
| consideration. Remember you may want to take a | | | | external maintenance as the external aluminum skin is |
| large number of short weekend breaks and traveling | | | | extremely durable. Manufacturer warranties can be |
| time will become more important than if you were | | | | extended but do not cover damage from wear |
| taking an annual 2 week holiday. Many people also | | | | & tear. |
| 'lend' their holiday home to friends and family and | | | | Many people choose to subsidize the cost of |
| again this may influence your choice of location. | | | | ownership by letting their caravan holiday home. This |
| You may also want to consider carefully what the | | | | can help towards the annual fees payable. Many |
| region has to offer for your extended visits. | | | | parks will offer rental programmes including booking |
| Consider; | | | | and maintenance (i.e. cleaning) arrangements. |
| · Traveling Time | | | | Remember if you let yours you will compromise the |
| · Length of visits | | | | time you and you family have to use it, so think |
| · Location to friends and family | | | | clearly about you priorities. |
| · Choice of local Attractions and Amenities | | | | The Static Caravan |
| The Park | | | | You will generally have a wide choice of Static |
| Once you have decided on your location you need to | | | | Caravan from a basic model through to a very high |
| find the right Holiday Park for you. It is often a great | | | | specifications luxury example. |
| idea to book a visit with parks sales team to allow | | | | Generally this choice will depend on your budget and |
| you to have a full tour of the Holiday Park, available | | | | personal tastes. |
| plots and example Static Caravans. | | | | If you indented to spend extended periods at it the |
| Many parks cater very well for children with excellent | | | | specification of kitchen and bathroom facilities, are |
| facilities including the all important pool. Others have a | | | | normally a priority. When buying one you need to be |
| quieter more relaxed feel that appeals to a very | | | | aware there may be a substantial waiting time for |
| different buyer. | | | | delivery, if it is manufactured to order. |
| Remember to check how long your park is open for | | | | Many buyers choose to spread payments for their |
| throughout the year as many parks operate a 'closed | | | | caravan holiday home and most parks offer finance |
| season'. A park that closes over the winter may not | | | | arrangements and special offers. As with any credit |
| be a bad thing as it gives the park owner a chance | | | | arrangements it is always worth shopping around for |
| to make improvements and repairs and also | | | | the best deal. Finance packages offered by park |
| discourages the 'residential' purchaser. The last thing | | | | operators usually use the caravan as collateral so you |
| you want on your holiday park is someone repairing | | | | are not risking your home unlike many large |
| their car next door to you! Also check how long you | | | | purchases that are financed |
| can site you Static Caravan before it requires | | | | Location on Park |
| replacement or removal, this will be outlined in your | | | | Finally you will need to consider the location of your |
| contract with the Park Operator. Some parks will | | | | Static Caravan on the selected Holiday Park. Although |
| allow you to keep your caravan on the park | | | | this is the last stage of the process you still need to |
| indefinitely provided that you pay the appropriate | | | | research fully. |
| fees and maintain your caravan in good condition. | | | | Consider |
| Consider; | | | | · What plots are available |
| · Getting to know the Park | | | | · Annual 'Site Fee' costs |
| · Whether park is right for you | | | | · Proximity to Amenities |
| · What Facilities are on offer | | | | · Potential noise levels |
| · Owner events | | | | · Quality of your view |
| · How long is your Holiday Park open | | | | Remember - Always view your plot prior to |
| throughout the season | | | | purchase. |
| · How long you can site your Static Caravan | | | | |