Static Caravan

Hello123_2

Sorry if this has been posted to the wrong section.


Can someone please explain the process of moving and siting a static caravan as we have just bought one to live in during self build!


Now I'm wondering how on Earth we will get it in the garden!


Transport has been arranged but once it has been off loaded how do we then get it in the back garden (tow it? - How simple is this?)


The garden is really uneven and sloped so we need to build it up - I guess concrete blocks or breeze blocks would be best?


Can we adjust the height of the legs once it arrives?


Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

JP08

Many moons ago in my teenage years, used to work in a shop on a small holiday camp.

They used to just drag the statics around with a landrover in reverse with a front mounted towbar ... reckon though that if you can get a good gaggle of mates round (10 or so ???) you might be able to manhandle the thing.

At the very least, when you drag it around, some scaffolding boards or like under the wheels as a track will make the job easier.

Nodding_Donkey

Speak to the transport company. They do this stuff all the time if they are experienced movers.

Motormad

Normally you would attach a towing bracket and hitch to the chassis and manoeuvre it as an ordinary caravan!just much bigger.Try and borrow or hire one from a static caravan park.

Hello123_2

Thanks. I guess we can adjust the height of the base/legs? As our garden is seriously sloped.


We didn't think this through!!!

Owain_Moneysaver

Planks or pallets to put on the ground, lots of ropes, and the local rugby team.

Some statics are quite fragile and if you move them without internal bracing or push/pull the wrong bit they can twist and you won't be able to get the doors open.

forgotmyname

You can adjust the height of the legs but they are not an endless adjustment.

Better to create a level patch to park it. If you dont have level access/pitch your going to struggle to site it.

Babbawah

Nodding_Donkey wrote: »

Speak to the transport company. They do this stuff all the time if they are experienced movers.

^^ THIS ^^

This is specialised transport and usually this is ALL they do . . . For very good reasons !

IME they are happy for an experienced driver to do a site survey if you think the job might be troublesome.

Anyone who mentions scaffold planks and a bunch of hefty fella's to manhanle one around a tricky site has obviously NEVER experienced it first hand.

Gloomendoom

We have one, and like others have said, you will need a specialist company to move it. They won't normally prepare the site though. Statics also need more support than just the wheels and corner steadies. Suitable stands are available cheaply on ebay.

We used a tractor and a tirfor winch to finally position it. We also had to widen the gate to get it in.

treecol

We lived in statics for years & replaced them a number of times. You need to find a haulage company to site it for you - probably onto your land with a 4x4. It'd be better if you have hard standing at the front of the house to site it there. They do need to be sited on a hard base. You have to jack them up off the wheels & onto chassis stands -you cannot just leave them on the wheels & put the corner legs down. If your base for it isn't hard standing, the unit will sink -they weigh around 7-8 tonnes. If the base isn't level, you will find you are unable to open doors & windows, or won't be able to close & lock the front door. I really wouldn't recommend you site it on a soft surface. We had to leave our 1st unit overnight when it was delivered on the lawn & even though there'd been no rain it sunk over night & we had a crack all the way down one interior wall.
Then you have to run waste pipe/s from the unit into your cesspit/sewer drain for all your waste etc. If you get it right now, it'll be worth it in the long run. They make great living - I hope you got one with double glazing & central heating or they are unbelievably cold in winter! You can PM me if you need any more help. We know quite a few hauliers depending on where you are & can give you more advice if you need it.

Hello123_2

treecol wrote: »

We lived in statics for years & replaced them a number of times. You need to find a haulage company to site it for you - probably onto your land with a 4x4. It'd be better if you have hard standing at the front of the house to site it there. They do need to be sited on a hard base. You have to jack them up off the wheels & onto chassis stands -you cannot just leave them on the wheels & put the corner legs down. If your base for it isn't hard standing, the unit will sink -they weigh around 7-8 tonnes. If the base isn't level, you will find you are unable to open doors & windows, or won't be able to close & lock the front door. I really wouldn't recommend you site it on a soft surface. We had to leave our 1st unit overnight when it was delivered on the lawn & even though there'd been no rain it sunk over night & we had a crack all the way down one interior wall.
Then you have to run waste pipe/s from the unit into your cesspit/sewer drain for all your waste etc. If you get it right now, it'll be worth it in the long run. They make great living - I hope you got one with double glazing & central heating or they are unbelievably cold in winter! You can PM me if you need any more help. We know quite a few hauliers depending on where you are & can give you more advice if you need it.

Thanks for the advice! We have just purchased a caravan with c/h and d/g. The company we bought from have recommended a transport company but still waiting to hear back re delivery.


We are planning to dig out some of the garden (to make it as level as possible) and to wacker plate some hard standing down.


I guess putting it on the front garden will be much easier to manoeuvre (hope we don't need planning permission!)


What should I purchase in advance?


Thanks again