Purchasing a static caravan, whether that’s for a holiday home or as an investment, is an exciting experience. However, much like any large purchase in life, you have to make sure that you make the right decision and to do this, you need to have a watchful eye when browsing static caravans for sale. This is because there are certain things that you need to look out for. So, let’s take a look at what to avoid when purchasing a static caravan.
Not Considering The Costs
There are many costs involved when purchasing a static caravan and all of these will need to be considered. This might include the likes of transporting your static caravan, any annual fees that have to be paid to your chosen site as well as utility costs and even insurance. Fortunately, these costs are easy to find and work out, but it helps to understand what they are before you make a purchase.
Choosing The Wrong Size
It can seem too easy to fall in love with a caravan, but you might need to think more about what you want. You might think that a certain style or type is right for you, only to find that it doesn’t quite work for you after you have purchased it and had it delivered. Think about how many bedrooms you want and how many it will need to sleep while you might want to think about the sitting area and anything else that you want from it.
Not Understanding The Park Regulations
Parks can differ which means some will have different rules to others, but you should not assume that all parks are the same. The rules are likely to be different between a residential park and a holiday park, so it pays to ensure that you’re fully aware of the regulations that you have to follow. Even making slight improvements to your caravan can be frowned upon.
Overlooking The Warranty
When you purchase a caravan it might come with a warranty and if it does, you have to understand what you are covered for. Any problems can prove costly and so, if you do void the warranty, you will have to cover the costs. You might have a brand new warranty or even have some of an existing warranty remaining, but you should make sure that you are aware of what you are covered for, so make this something you ask about before you purchase.
Not Taking Out Insurance
Insurance is vital and you will need it to protect your own caravan and the park will also require you to have it. So, make sure you have insurance in place as this will ensure you are covered for damage, fire or any other problems. Also, make sure that the cover you do take out is enough to protect you. The last thing you want is to take out insurance only to find that it doesn’t cover you as much as you thought it might have.
