Buying a new or used Caravan
When choosing your caravan try to answer these questions:
- How many people will be using your caravan?
- Will you be letting other members of your family use it or will you be taking friends with you?
- What layout best suits your needs?
- Do you prefer a large end bathroom?
- Would you like a fixed bed or maybe fixed bunk beds for the children?
- Do you require separate sleeping areas?
- What tow vehicle do you have?
(We use the TOWSAFE car and caravan matching system to ensure compatibility.)
Required Items and Must-haves
Caravan Essentials
When buying a caravan, there are a range of items you will require to get you on your way.
- Mains Lead
- Water Container
- Waste Container
- Step
- Gas Bottles
- Toilet Chemicals
- Hitch lock
- Wheel clamp
- Towing Mirrors
- Fire extinguisher and/or blanket
- Stabiliser (if not fitted)
- Insurance (Recommended)
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Caravan Necessities
These items will help when you go away with your caravan
- Wheel chocs
- Ramp
- Noseweight Gauge
- Melamine or unbreakable dinner set
- Polycarbonate or Acrylic glasses
- Kettle for hob
- Low energy mains electrical appliances (no appliance should be over 1000watts)
- Torch
- Site Guides
Caravan Easy Living
These items will help you get more pleasure from your caravan
- Awning
- Awning Carpet
- Barbeque
- Television
- Camping chairs / Relaxer
- Camping Table
Caravan Additions
Items that help you maintain your caravans value.
- Alarms
- Tracker
- Caravan Cover
- Interior and Exterior protection
- Caravan Mover
- Television aerial
- Satellite system
Click here for information on buying a new Static Caravan.
Buying a Caravan?
You are hopefully going to spend a lot of time in your new caravan, so we have put together some tools to help you when choosing your caravan.
Raylands Park
Relax and unwind at our small, friendly, tranquil landscaped park, set in the heart of the Sussex countryside for your own home from home.
Get the most out of your Caravan
We love Caravanning and we know you do to. So, we have put together a list of tips and ideas to help you care for and get the most out of your caravan.
