Having the freedom to go where you want to when you want to may be a dream right now. However, when you own a touring caravan, you see how quickly it becomes a reality. As a touring caravan owner, you need to think about running costs. When you are aware of anticipated and expected annual and monthly running costs, you avoid all surprises, and you enjoy all that caravan ownership has to offer. Now, to get started, what running costs must you start considering?
Storage Costs
You may want to travel in your caravan as much as possible, but sometimes this is not realistic. When you are not using your touring caravan, you will have to pay storage costs to store your caravan. These can range from double figures up to triple figures per month, depending on whether storage is secured, heated, and so on. In the winter months, you may find that your caravan is stored for several months. This can be a large expenditure, and it is, therefore, something you must factor into running costs.
Useful tip: Speak to other touring caravan owners and browse online forums to get a good idea of how much the predicted annual running costs will be. When you can get the views and feedback from other owners, you can begin to draw up a more accurate idea of what costs you will be looking at (and when).
Insurance Costs
Your touring caravan must be insured whether it is in use or sitting in storage. This is a running cost that you cannot avoid or overlook. Insurance costs may fluctuate based on where the caravan is located and on how much it is used. Annual or monthly repayments for insurance can vary, and sometimes you may also find that monthly repayments are higher.
Thinking About Energy Usage
When your caravan is in use, you need to think about energy use, as this will be one of your biggest running costs. Energy costs may continue to rise, and this is something you need to factor into those running costs. Of course, to make your touring caravan a little more affordable to run, you need to look at everything from water collection, storage, and heating, to solar panels and wind turbines for generating electricity. Running costs for a touring caravan can be similar to those found in a small home or apartment, so be sure not to overlook them.
Site Fees
Once you have decided where you want to go in your caravan, it is now time to start looking at sites. You will want to use a trusted and regulated site to visit to ensure you get the facilities and amenities you need during your stay. Site fees can add up (depending on where the site is located). These should be factored into your running costs, as you may find that they cost just as much as energy. Site fees can vary throughout the year, and booking ahead can help you reduce costs and save a little bit of money.
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