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11th February 2019
11th February 2019
Enjoy Your Caravan
If you work in the city and live near the city, it’s easy to forget that the UK has some natural beauty; many of us never think to visit the dramatic landscapes of Scotland, picturesque seaside towns around our coast but instead go on holidays to other countries. Travelling abroad can be very expensive so ‘staycations’, holidays within the UK are becoming more popular. If you’re new to the Touring Caravan business, a first time caravaner or if you’ve had a caravan for years, there are plenty of reasons to go caravanning.
There Are Two Distinct Areas Of Use For Caravans:
- Leisure and recreational vehicles:
- Touring caravans – which are towed by a vehicle,
- Motorhomes – a caravan that can be driven,
- Caravan holiday homes (static caravans) – are sited on land with permission which is operated as a holiday park, usually in the countryside or by the seaside.
- Housing:
- Park homes (‘mobile homes’ in law†) – caravans used as permanent, residential homes sited on land with permission to operate as a residential park.
- 555,000 touring caravans,
- 365,000 caravan holiday homes,
- 225,000 motorhomes.
- = over 1 million leisure caravans
- Choosing the right site.
- There are plenty to choose from, so pick what’s right for you. Whether it's a site in the countryside, by the sea or with access to a dazzling city.
- Planning your route
- It can be a long and tiring journey to your chosen site, so it is advisable to take regular breaks. Check ahead to determine which roads are caravan-friendly. You may even stop off at another caravan site, for the night, to break up the journey to your holiday destination.
- Making sure your car is adequate to tow your caravan
- It is very important If you’re towing a caravan, to make sure your car is capable of legally towing it. Driving a mismatched outfit could could lead to a fine, points on your licence and invalid caravan insurance.
- Packing your caravan & vehicle
- Most caravan sites have on-site shopping facilities where you can purchase your essentials. If you’re bringing all your food with you, don't overload your caravan, pack as much as you can into your towing vehicle.
- Better still make use of the local area facilities when you arrive and shop locally to your holiday destination. Check the caravan site's leaflets and/or web pages pages handy information on the local area and what’s nearby.
- Have fun!
- Caravanning is all about enjoying the great outdoors and getting back to nature. Whether you’re taking the family or your on your own enjoying the open road, a caravan holiday can provide the freedom to spread your wings.
† As defined in law, all caravans must be capable of being moved.
In the UK, it is estimated that there are in current use:
Source: National Caravan Council, www.thencc.org.uk