There are a number of options to consider when looking to store your caravan when it is not in use. These include:

• Storing your caravan at home
• Storage in an open air caravan storage site
• Storage in an undercover storage site
• Seasonal or annual storage on a campsite

Storing your caravan at home

This can be undoubtedly the cheapest form of caravan storage and it has the distinct advantage that you can keep an eye on your caravan and carry out any maintenance at a time to suite. The key disadvantages of this form of storage is that it can offend neighbours and could possibly breach covenants on your property. Additionally when you use your caravan itcan be a helpful clue to burglars that your home is empty when the caravan is not there.

Open Air Storage Sites

Open air storage sites can also be an effective solution to keep your caravan out of the way when you are not using it. Prices range from around £3 per week depending where you live and the facilities e.g. some offer hard standing which is better than an open field such as the site pictured above. Key advantages of this is that your caravan is reasonably secure whilst being generally accessible (during the summer) and reasonably prices. The main disadvantages of this is that your caravan is open to all the elements all year round and if something happens e.g. theft or weather damage it can be a while before you are aware. We were made aware of a case when the wind blew a roof vent open and by the time the owner found out the caravan was seriously damaged inside.

Undercover storage

This is where caravans are stored undercover either in a warehouse or a barn. Generally more expensive than open air storage but has the advantage of being out of harms way from the weather and arguably are more secure than open air sites. Many facilities will actually get your caravan out for you as part of the service which can be a big advantage if you do not enjoy manoeuvring your caravan in tight spaces.

Seasonal pitches

If you have a favourite site which you use on a regular basis this can be a very attractive solution. Your caravan is permanently sited on the campsite already for use when you arrive. Costs for this vary widely depending on the site owners. The only downside to this type is that security on a campsite is usually not as high as a storage site. However, there are plenty of people around so a thief is more likely to be seen.