With more and more consumers seeking out winter breaks as well as summer escapes and family holidays, the rise in year-round static caravans spans both the rental and the buyer market.
Finding the right static caravan for sale is no longer purely about budget and availability – it also takes into account the location of the caravan, whether you can access it all year round, the possibility of renting the caravan out to others, and whether it’s weatherproof in summer and winter.
To help you find the perfect static caravan to suit your needs, we’ve pulled together some tips on how to find and buy the right caravan for year-round use.
Consider outside space and how you will enjoy your surroundings
The first thing you need to think about and look at is the design and layout of the caravan, especially whether it has its own outside space or not.
Many static caravans these days are built with decking and raised outside areas which are ideal for placing a dining table, recliner chair, or bench. And if you have chosen your caravan site for its location and surroundings, the chances are that you will want to embrace the views with outside furniture.
For year-round use, make sure that any decking or outside area you have can be protected from frost and ice to prevent slips and falls, and weather-proof steps with added bannisters and supporting rails.
Find out about winterproofing and seasonal features
Most static caravans come with winterproofing kits, designed to help insulate the caravan and ensure that features and fittings like the water pipes and taps don’t get frozen and blocked. Winter packs are also designed to keep the interior of the static caravan warm, habitable, and comfortable during the colder months.
And it’s not just winter you need to consider. Year-round use also means being able to keep the caravan cool and airy during the hotter summer months – accessing shade in your outside space when you need it and ensuring adequate airflow throughout the caravan.
Determine the access on your chosen site year-round
Finally, if year-round use is something you need to consider when buying a static caravan, then it’s important to check the access dates and times on your chosen site.
Many caravan sites and locations that house static caravans will close for a period over the winter months, meaning that all caravans must be locked up for a period of several months. Asking this question early on in your enquiries will help to manage expectations and ensure that you don’t end up buying a caravan that you can’t access for a portion of the year.
The right caravan for you will offer a flexible and comfortable holiday home on a site of your choosing – not to mention creating an opportunity to earn rental income during the months that you’re not using the caravan. Happy shopping!
