Static Caravan Buying & Living Tips
August 12th, 2011
1. After 10 years of owning my own holiday home, my very first tip to anyone who is thinking of following in my footsteps is simple: Do it! You won’t regret the decision. Having your own Holiday Home gives you a level of freedom, flexibility, comfort and convenience, plus value for money, which no other commodity or service can match. caravan parks in north wales
2. Choose your park before you choose your caravan. You can always change your holiday home for a different model but there is nothing you can do regarding the park on which it is sited, other than moving to another site, which could prove very costly indeed. Make sure your ideal holiday home park has a base perfectly positioned to accommodate the size and design of your holiday home to prevent any heart ache later.
3. When choosing a holiday home park, aim for one which is no more than two hours’ drive from your home, preferably less. That way you will make more use of your caravan and your travelling costs will be reduced. caravan parks in wales
4. Pay a few visits to your chosen park before committing yourself, spending a few hours each time to look round, try out facilities, talk to park management regarding the parks plans for the future and more importantly chat to other caravan owners on the site. That way; you have a more detailed all round view of the park.
5. Ask for the park’s vital statistics: 1. The number of years a caravan can stay on site 2. The dates of the open season and 3. The annual pitch fee.
6. Having decided on your park, analyse your available budget. Draw up a list of features you want in your chosen caravan and put them in order of priority. For example: number of bedrooms, en-suite or not, shower or bath, front or centre lounge, fixed or freestanding furniture, fully fitted kitchen or something simpler, central heating or individual room heaters, single or double glazing, one or two external doors and so on.
7. Spend plenty of time looking at lots of different models before making your final choice. After all, this is one of the biggest purchases of your life and you will be living with your decision for years to come so make sure that holiday caravan is perfect for you. Most Caravan distributers display around 60 static holiday homes from several manufactures for you to gain a better understanding of what is available. caravans for sale in wales
8. Buy a model with a galvanised chassis – especially if your chosen park is on the coast to avoid any risk of corrosion.
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