So, you’ve decided to invest in a static caravan and are currently browsing the internet for static caravans for sale.
A great solution for additional living and guest space, as a holiday home on your favourite resort, or to provide some extra income as your very own rental, buying a static caravan comes with a wealth of opportunities. But what should you expect from a used static caravan, what facilities are available in these units, and how do you choose between the different models available?
The standard facilities found in a static caravan
A static caravan is designed to be a self-contained holiday home, extra guest house, temporary accommodation, or even a mobile office – depending on the owners preference.
What this means is that all static caravans come equipped with their own living space, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom – featuring toilet and wash facilities among other built-in features.
With quality and comfort of the upmost importance, you will also find that most static caravans can be purchased with full winterising kits – allowing the water pipes and drainage systems to be protected from adverse weather conditions, and keeping the units warm all year round. Other features and facilities include outside seating space in the form of decking, steps and ramps up to the door for optimum accessibility, and integrated furnishings.
Where can you put a static caravan?
Static caravans are designed as portable units – however, once they are located and settled on a site, they are not built for regular use. This brings us onto an important differentiation between static caravans and motorhomes or trailers. A static caravan is not built to be driven around from site to site – rather, it is an investment into a portable and self-contained unit which can be placed on a site of your choice and then left there.
Static caravans can be positioned in gardens, on expanses of land that you have a right to access and put a unit on, and in dedicated holiday parks that invite caravan owners to rent or purchase slots for the summer season.
Prior to selecting and purchasing your static caravan unit, it is important to find out any regulations on your chosen site.
Choosing the right caravan for you
With all that in mind, how do you choose the right caravan for you?
This comes down to details around size, facilities, how modern you want your caravan to be, and how important the different internal features and components are. Some caravans boast open plan and expansive living spaces while others have more bedrooms or better storage facilities.
Create a priority list for your static caravan, decide on your budget, and then head to your local caravan supplier to browse what’s available and see which unit works best for you. We always recommend booking a consultation and viewing to avoid disappointment.
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