20% VAT on Caravans: What does it mean for you?

25 Apr 2012

As the UK public collectively tries to licks the wounds inflicted by a straitened and struggling economy, a tax change announcement in the 2012 budget delivers a blow to an age-old tradition and great British institution – Holiday caravanning. Whilst most the nation have been talking about fuel costs and pasties, everyone in the caravanning [...]

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FAQs – Legal Requirements for Caravans

14 Nov 2011

Do I need a special driving licence to tow a caravan? If you passed your driving test before 1.1.97 then you are permitted to tow a caravan under your standard licence. If you became a qualified driver after this time then certain restrictions apply on towing weights and you may need to take a special [...]

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Can I Live in My Static Caravan?

16 Sep 2010

“Can I live in my static caravan?” is a question we frequently get asked. The short answer is yes, there are ways in which you can live in your static caravan. Many travelers and gypsies have been doing so for centuries, and long before we had the sites, technology and resources that make caravanning so [...]

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Buying a Static Caravan

06 May 2010

 Static caravans offer owners a home away from home. Having a holiday property to retreat too is an attractive prospect for many buyers. You can choose a spectacular location, local facilities to suit you and you have the option of renting out the property when you are not in residence Static caravans can be purchased [...]

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Changes to Towing Laws and Save 17.5% on a New Caravan – for the Next Five Days Only

15 Apr 2010

As of the 20th April 2010 caravans that measure up to 2.55m wide will be able to be towed behind any normal car in the U.K. and VAT will be payable on caravans up to this width. Previously caravans measuring more than 2.3m wide had to be towed by a car with a gross weight [...]

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Types of Caravan – From Static to Touring Caravans

17 Sep 2009

There are probably thousands of different styles of caravan available. Think carefully about your requirements from a caravan before you buy one. Caravans are an expensive purchase so it is worth taking some time to find the perfect one for you. Static Caravans Static caravans are great if you have one place that you really [...]

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10 Steps To Selling A Used Caravan

16 Jul 2009

When selling a used caravan first impressions are extremely important! This is especially true for a buyer of a secondhand caravan. The buyer is likely to want to spend extended amounts of time in the caravan so it is important to create a good impression straight away. Selling on-line is great for caravans as you [...]

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A Guide to Buying a Used Caravan

02 Jul 2009

C4Caravans is a marketplace for the sale of caravans. We provide a marketplace for both dealers and private sellers. There are advantages to buying from each, private sales can be considerably cheaper but you will not get the after-care service that you will get from a reputable dealer. Either way there are a number of [...]

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