Static caravan purchase - keeping costs down

Sea_Shell

Me again...

Just posting things as I think of them.

Mattress (es)

Is it also 12 years old, and having been in a rental?

If so, it's probably end of life.

Personally, I'd want to change it, even if it seemed to be in good condition.

WindfallWendy

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82028928#Comment_82028928

Yes - I thought the same about the mattress. I figured if they usually last ~ 8 years, then it's worth buying an awesome new one. Uncomfy beds are one of the problems we have with holidays and have been known to cart a mattress topper around with us which is ridiculous.

I have a friend who crochets....

Re. being near the coast/corrosion, we're getting someone to check under the van, for that reason, but it's actually absolute back row so as far from the sea as they can be (approx 0.25mile) so I think the amount of salty air we will get isn't as bad as some/many of the other caravans at the site.

Vacuums.... I've always taken note when we've been on holiday of a 'good' vacuum and the Vax blue animal ones are pretty good, though seems to break quite easily. We have a Shark pet, which is ok, but the handheld option is a bit less effective than the Vax. I'm always impressed by a Henry but I think they need bags, don't they?

Sea_Shell

You seem to have all the angles covered.

Enjoy.

Savvy_Sue

I hate Henrys, but then I always like an upright for floors. No stairs, presumably?

WindfallWendy

No stairs.

Savvy_Sue

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82029406#Comment_82029406

So personally I'd want an upright. Maybe attachments, or a handheld if you prefer cleaning by vacuum. But an upright will IMO be easier to store than a Henry, with its fat base and tube that will fall over however you arrange it. And easier to use.

But as I said, I hate Henrys.

Yarmy

Hi, I bought a Henry for my static caravan, as it was on offer at the time, but am now wishing that I'd got an upright vacuum instead to save on space.

WindfallWendy

Will definitely go for an upright /versatile hand held thing.

Sea_Shell

Laundry. (can't remember if I've mentioned it)

Not just clothes, but sheets and towels.

What's your plan?

Use on site facilities - ££. Ones we've seen cost £8 to wash and dry a (big) load.

Only stay for 7-8 nights at a time, do the washing at home?

Or will your van have a WM and space outside for a rotary airer?

Sea_Shell

@WindfallWendy

Another thing...

Air con.

Are you considering having it installed? Especially if you have to leave your dog there, even for a few minutes.

Will your plot have shady spots throughout the day, especially over lunchtime.

As vans get unbearably hot indoors in weather like we're currently getting.