A static caravan poses the perfect getaway solution for those who love to explore new places and stay right in the heart of a popular destination or holiday hotspot.
Static caravans are often sited in parks by the seaside or in the countryside, and offer access to local amenities and convenient facilities, while granting holidaymakers their own space to enjoy and relax.
For many, a static caravan is perfect for a two week holiday. But what happens when you fall in love with a location and want to own a piece of the landscape for yourself? Well, that’s where static caravans for sale come in.
When you own a static caravan, you can frequent your favourite holiday destinations as often as you like – offering it to friends or private renters when you’re not using it yourself. Suffice to say, it’s a good investment… if you get it right.
Here are our top three tips for buying a second hand caravan.
1. Consider year-round facilities and amenities
There are tons of locations which make for the perfect holiday getaway in the warmer summer months.
But if you’re buying a static caravan for a specific spot or location, then make sure that you have access to the facilities and amenities you need all year round. If your chosen site doesn’t have, for example, a shower block which opens all year round, then you need to ensure that the unit you buy has facilities that you are able to and happy to use throughout the winter.
On the same topic, if you hope to use your static caravan and its facilities during the winter months, this means you will likely need to add the cost of a winter pack to your overall purchase price.
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2. Consider inside and outside maintenance
A static caravan is your very own holiday home, that you can furnish and finish according to your preference and standards.
One of our top tips when buying a static caravan, especially a second hand one, is to consider the maintenance requirements and whether you want a caravan with an outside and inside living space, or something more contained.
Many caravan parks will offer communal outside spaces for owners and holidaymakers to enjoy, making access to your own private outside are very much a matter of preference. Some static caravans for sale come with terraces and seating areas, which offer benefits in the summer but require separate maintenance.
3. Aesthetics and details
As you browse the available static caravans on the market, you will see that some mimic the look of a wooden chalet, while others are modern with a painted exterior and others still are more industrial.
The aesthetic of your chosen caravan needs to suit your own taste and may need to fit the vibe of your chosen park. It’s always worth checking materials and size as well as aesthetics with your chosen caravan park or site before buying, to ensure you are not disappointed once you’ve confirmed your purchase.
Finally, don’t forget to stick to your budget – and make sure that you leave enough budget to transport the caravan to your chosen site and to invest in good maintenance!