What Happens When You Sell Your Static Caravan to The Caravan Swap Shop?
If you are thinking about selling your static caravan, one of the most common questions people ask us is: “What actually happens next?” It is a fair question. Selling a static caravan is not something most people do regularly, and the process can feel uncertain — especially when dealing with an asset of significant value.
We believe in total transparency, so here is exactly what happens when you come to us, step by step.
Step 1: You Get in Touch and Tell Us About Your Caravan
Everything starts with a simple enquiry. You can either fill in our short free valuation form or call us directly. We will ask you for some basic details:
- Make and model (e.g. Willerby Avonmore, Swift Bordeaux, ABI Sunningdale)
- Year of manufacture
- Size — length x width in feet (e.g. 35×12 or 40×13)
- Current location — which holiday park or site the caravan is on
- A brief description of its condition — be honest, even poor condition caravans have value
Photos are helpful but not required at this stage.
Step 2: We Give You a Free Valuation Within 24 Hours
Once we have your details, Sean or Chris will review the information and get back to you within 24 hours with a valuation. Between them, our directors have over 45 years of experience in the UK holiday park industry — so we know exactly what static caravans are worth and what buyers will pay.
Our valuation is free, no-obligation, and honest. We base it on real market data, not a lowball figure designed to be renegotiated later.
Step 3: You Decide — No Pressure, No Rush
This is the bit that surprises most people: there is no hard sell. Once you have our offer, you are in control. Take as long as you need to decide. We are not going to chase you or pressure you into a quick decision.
If you want to get other quotes first, we actively encourage that. We are confident in what we offer, and we would rather you feel completely satisfied with the process.
Step 4: We Sort the Logistics — Free Collection Anywhere in the UK
Once you accept our offer, we take care of everything. We will contact the holiday park directly if required, agree a collection date that suits you, and arrange transport and collection — fully at our cost, anywhere in the UK.
You do not need to do anything to prepare the caravan for collection beyond ensuring it is accessible. We handle the removal professionally and with respect for your park’s rules and procedures.
Step 5: We Complete the Paperwork and Pay You
On the day of collection, we will complete all the necessary paperwork to transfer ownership. Payment is made directly to your bank account — typically on the same day as collection.
No waiting around. No 30-day payment terms. No withheld funds pending further inspection. The price we agreed is the price you receive.
What Happens to Your Caravan After We Buy It?
Depending on the caravan, we may refurbish and resell it within the UK, export it internationally to buyers across Europe, or sell it on to holiday park operators. We are not a scrapyard — where possible, we find a use for every caravan we buy, which is one reason why we can offer competitive prices even for older units.
A Note on Park Commission
If you have considered selling through your holiday park, you may have been quoted a price that includes a commission deducted before you receive anything. Parks typically take 10–20% of the sale price as a facilitation fee.
When you sell to The Caravan Swap Shop, there is no third party involved and no commission deducted. The price we offer is the price you receive, in full.
Get your free valuation today — we are happy to have a no-obligation chat.