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Skip to ContentBuying a static caravan was a big decision for us.Static caravans are expensive and, if you’re looking at it from a purely financial perspective, they’re not a good way to invest your money as they deteriorate in value so quickly.But, as a family who wouldn’t be able to afford a bricks and mortar holiday home, a static caravan was the best option for us.^ I gave up on trying to take photos without a child or a dog doing something weird!And THIS is what encouraged us to finally take the plunge and buy one!We leave all our stresses at home and spend the weekend doing holiday stuff. We go to the beach, go for walks, go for picnics, go out for dinner, go shopping, go to the pub (it has a great play park so it’s not just for us!), we have BBQs with our friends, we cook, we play and have movie nights snuggled on the sofa with the boys. But mostly, we just spend time as a family in a way that we don’t at home.I honestly and genuinely don’t know why it isn’t this simple and relaxing at home. We can do all of these things at home (except the beach bit because our nearest beach is hideous) but it just isn’t the same!^ Views from our bedroom windowTo put it simply, a touring caravan feels a lot like fancy glamping. A static caravan feels a lot like a slightly shitter holiday home.^How we spend most weekendsFriends + Beach + Beers = HappinessOur caravan site is in a stunning location but it doesn’t have any facilities other than a laundry room, a play park, a dog field and boat storage. Sites that offer pools and spas, cafes, restaurants, play areas, tennis courts etc will be considerably more (more like £6,000-£12,000 a year).When kitting out a static caravan you’ll need to buy:For us, we had most of these things at home or were able to get them from family members. My parents had loads of old serving dishes and Sam’s parents downsized and gave us loads of glasses and mugs and pots and pans.Our main expense was the outdoor furniture.I’ve got a whole post about the beaches in and around Abersoch so you can check that out here if you’re interested: 12 Abersoch Beaches you have to visitDo you have any more questions about buying a static caravan? If you do, please leave them in the comments below!Read more: Owning a static caravan: The pros and consClick here to cancel reply.Great post and really useful info.Do you have a fixed agreement for site fees or can the site owner increase then by what ever percentage they wish. Also, is the gas and electric purchased direct from an energy provider or through a site agreement?What would happen if the current site owner decides to sell?It's not a fixed agreement and the fees have gone up slightly over the past 5-6 years. Gas and electric is directly through and energy provider.And I honestly don't know what would happen if the owner decided to sell. We'd be able to stay until the end of our contract I'm sure.What about renting out the caravan when you are not using it ?Our site doesn't allow rentals which has pros and cons. On the plus side, we never have strangers on the site and there's no chance of ending up next to a rowdy group. But on the down side, we could have made a lot of money by renting it out!Hello Monica, I very much enjoyed reading your information on pros and cons about buying a static caravan. I am at the other end to you, thinking of buying a static caravan for myself as I reach retirement and have more time on my hands. I am going to view a site soon and your blog has given me an idea of all the questions I need to ask. They have sent me some info on site fees and bills and have given me a price for a 2nd hand caravan and have added that the licence expires in 2027. Do you know what the licence covers, does this mean when the caravan has to be upgraded or is this something additional that has to be paid?I wish you and your family all the best and a happy summer in Abersoch which is a lovely place I visited a few years ago. Best wishes, VanessaHi Vanessa, this is exciting! The licence usually refers to when the caravan will need to be upgraded. So if it expires in 2027 you may need to get a new one in five years time.Why a 15 year old static on park site cost as much as 40k . technically the van itself cant be worth more then 10k at a push.It's worth as much as people are prepared to pay for it!Thank you for your blog!Likewise looking for a caravan static did toy with the idea of a tourer but myself &amp; husband have stressful jobs so seems too much hard work which you have confirmed!We are also looking for a owner only site, ideally with a pool as part of the facilities!Would you know of any in that area?Van wise we have about £40k to spend but ideally don’t want to over stretch ourselves.ThanksHow exciting! 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Skip to ContentBuying a static caravan was a big decision for us.Static caravans are expensive and, if you’re looking at it from a purely financial perspective, they’re not a good way to invest your money as they deteriorate in value so quickly.But, as a family who wouldn’t be able to afford a bricks and mortar holiday home, a static caravan was the best option for us.^ I gave up on trying to take photos without a child or a dog doing something weird!And THIS is what encouraged us to finally take the plunge and buy one!We leave all our stresses at home and spend the weekend doing holiday...

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