Site Fees for a Static Caravan

[@joshuabeagle]

I would never again. Its all great at first. Then they start to move the goal post. You will lose a lot of money.

[@Akeso_ppp]

how they start doing that?

[@Suve35967]

​@@Akeso_pppPutting their fees up, I imagine. What can you do. Not for me.

[@peterbray9935]

No mention of gas and electric tests, maintenance and other expenses

[@JamesR-vh8iu]

Sitting in a caravan...and paying for it! ..funny and silly 😂😂

[@jamesdevlin7887]

You never mentioned the gas and electricity check that's got to done every year .

[@bobc6439]

Don’t buy from the park owner, look around for a private sale. I paid less than half the price of the same model that the park were selling. Otherwise, just be prepared to lose money but it will give you something to look forward to each weekend.

[@nigelandcathperry]

But most sites wont let you do that

[@expatliferealspain1175]

Cheaper to buy a house in spain with much lower running costs and you wont lose a fortune if you sell.

[@peterwallwork4778]

Probably was before the price of flys went through the roof.

[@vole12]

Buying a static seems a minefield . Please reassure me otherwise . Got funds and want a van but not to be fleeced . I know very clever people who have been had in the caravan , park home game .

[@michaeltovey02607]

Having owned a static caravan for 12 years I agree that it can be a minefield. My advice would be to look for independently owned sites run by the owners but this is no guarantee. The biggest headache is site policy on how long they will let you keep your van on the site - sometimes it is only 10 years as they make good profits selling new vans. The site that I am on is very relaxed about age of van as long as it is kept in good condition but assume that your van will have no value when you leave if it is over ten years old and it will be up to you to dispose of it or pay someone to recycle it. Caravan decks are usually extra - allow about £6k. Shop around for insurance and always get new for old. Gas safety checks should be mandatory and will cost you annually - also be aware of fire hazard - caravans burn very easily have fire blanket and extinguisher handy. 0:10 Overall I have no regrets owning a caravan and use it six months of the year. We are not allowed to rent it out but close relatives are allowed to stay without me being present but not friends. If internet is important to you check out the options for 4G or 5G signals or satellite options.

[@michaelthomasoneill2471]

Been there done that wore a very worn T-SHIRT think b4 u buy.

[@craigdavis4955]

Same here would never do it again lost 12k only had the van for 2 years

[@peterprice8530]

I have read all these comments and yes, ALL TRUE.

[@Akeso_ppp]

really? no point if i buy one?

[@andrewwootton1676]

Warning my mum was bullied off Robin hood they asked her to upgrade and spend 3000 pound more. If not they would end the agreement.

[@sdrest]

Steer clear and save a fortune. Use local hotels pubs and B & B's, much less stressful.

[@stuartoneill2663]

The site i am on charges £5000 change over fee, the farmer got £10,000 in one day when my sisters boyfriend bought some blokes caravan, the bloke moved in to a caravan further up the site, so the farmer got £10, 000 in one day for doing nothing?....is that legal, he is making it even harder to sell your caravan.....North Wales....the farmer has raised the change over fee by £1000 a year for the past 3 years . As you can see from my earlier comment

[@Akeso_ppp]

is it eny incoming u get?

[@Steven-gl4cw]

Its his land , surely having undesirables on his land means he should get compensated. Im sure you get paid for your job. 😢

[@jasonburns4071]

They generally say: ' Use it for holidaying in all year round!' Try staying in it for 50 weeks ( you often have to be OFF two weeks in a 52 week period) and see what happens. You have to have a main residence of bricks and mortar. The caravan isn't your main residence. Unlike a static park home which IS a main residence. So what constitutes ' holidaying all year round?' Anyone know?

[@nigelandcathperry]

Some sites turn a blind eye to that rule. Unless you've money to burn you don't do it

[@polecat119]

Why that dreadful music while this man is speaking ?

[@harrynking777]

Aimed to attract toddlers.

[@BOSHDUB]

Don’t buy a caravan , avoid at all costs . Cheaper to rent or buy a tent ⛺️😎🤣🤣🤣

[@stevehammond]

Yes drop the muzak

[@stuartoneill2663]

How much are "change over fees", ...the site I'm on charges £4000 extra when you buy a static caravan, if I bought a static caravan for whatever price, ...the farmer then charges me an extra £4000 what is this charge for and is it legal ?

[@Steven-gl4cw]

Must be legal you payed it 😂😂😂😂

[@boyze53]

Why do haven say we only rent the pitch within the site fees? Nothing to do with the facilities available. We purchased on a site for the facilities!

[@bobc6439]

If you ever complain that the facilities aren’t open then they can say you don’t pay for the facilities so won’t be able to get a refund on site fees. This generally applies when they shut the facilities near the end of the season or when the pools are too busy for you to use. More recently, the parks didn’t need to refund site fees when they shut down for the pandemic because you were still renting the pitch to store your caravan on

[@tonymason8481]

Really would have to have more money than sense to buy a static caravan on a site, from the moment you sign on the dotted line they are thinking of a new way to stiff you, it’s also in their interest to get you off the site for whatever reason because the resale value falls through the floor, they usually take an amount when you sell and bump it up on the other end to, its win win for the site owners and nothing but loses for the poor static buyer

[@soniadowney7427]

Is there anybody honest anymore

[@Akeso_ppp]

really?

[@Akeso_ppp]

10k a year? 😅

[@Dave-fi7xg]

Mr Fidler a pound 😂😂😂

[@TheRaven684]

If you purchase a static caravan,would it be possible to live in it for 9 months per year?

[@bobc6439]

Legally, you can’t “live” in a caravan unless it’s on a residential site. If you “stay” in a caravan for 9 months the park may turn a blind eye but you would be breaking their pitch licence agreement, and they could kick you off if they want to (eg if the local council decide to enforce the rules). Saying that, there are plenty of people that live on caravan sites but they’re all breaking the rules and risking their licence

[@BOSHDUB]

Yes you can as it’s licensed and it’s what you have paid for . You do however must have a registered address elsewhere . This is very easy to get around . There are loads at it and MST just want there cash 💰. Good luck 🤞

[@raybeer5213]

Gas and ELECTRICITY, not ELECTRIC.

[@soniadowney7427]

I cannot subscribe because of the annoying music

[@JamesR-vh8iu]

Go to spain instead 😂😂