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For those of you considering buying a static caravan check out our top ten things to consider before buying a static caravan
1. Is the static caravan site right for your family?
Visit sites and ask other site members for there take on the static caravan site. Find out about the facilities, whats available for you and your family. Go around the local area and get a feel for the place.
2. If buying a static caravan, is the number of bedrooms more important to you or the living space?
There can be a huge difference between 12' wide and 10' wide static caravans in the living space. Consider your budget and if you have any pets as they are going to take up extra room too!
3. Does the site allows static caravans of any age?
Some static caravan sites make you renew your caravan after 10 or 15 years no matter what the condition of it! This is something you need to find out before purchasing!
4. Are you able to comfortably afford the static caravan site fees and do the amenities available or the location of the park justify the cost?
Fees on static caravan sites can vary dramatically, be nosy and ask owners about prices being paid over the previous years, if you don't ask they cant tell you, and it might just save you and extra few pounds in the long run.
5. Does the static caravan site allow dogs and if there is a beach does this privilege extend to it?
Its best to check before hand! It's a bonus for dog owners, but could easily put other people off.
6. Will the distance from your home restrict your use of the static or touring caravan site at short notice?
People like to use static caravans not only for annual holidays but for weekend retreats. If the weather is beaming one weekend then a shorter distance to your caravan could be a big advantage. Instead of a long drive there and back, a shorter distance could be perfect for bank holiday and good weather weekends away. Plus if you have children it can save on lots of "are we there yet?"
7. On a static caravan park is there a plot that you are happy with?
Be neighbourly! Go and chat with potential neighbours and ask for there opinion. If the site has entertainment do you want to be close to the action or further away to enjoy the peace and quiet?
8. Are you happy with holidaying to the same location?
Its an obvious question but static caravans are just that; static. Would you be happy visiting the same location yearly? Some people prefer a get up and go away retreat with minimum fuss knowing the static caravan site caters to your needs.
9. Have you stayed at the static caravan park before?
If your answer is no then you really need to pick up the phone and go and visit the site for a few days. Sometimes you can be cheeky and ask the static caravan owner if you could stay for free for a couple of nights to try it out. This is a pretty big commitment remember and if the owner is not willing to do this then you should consider elsewhere.
10. Make sure you can afford the static caravan insurance!
Most caravan sites offer static caravan insurance cover. Remember though that most are on commission and may not have your best interests at heart. Be consumer savvy and shop around!
here at staticcaravansitesuk.co.uk suggest using cover4caravans to sort out your caravan insurance