If you are a first time caravan owner or are planning on purchasing your first caravan with the intention of renting it out, hopefully these hints and tips will come in useful!
Getting Booking: The internet is a very powerful tool, so bare that in mind, it's easy to think that newspaper advertising in the best option, however many peoples first port of call when looking to hire a caravan (or book a holiday) is the the internet, and with many websites offering affordable and effective advertising, it's well worth utilising this option, even if you do also decide to advertise in your local newspaper.
Equipping You New Caravan: It is common practice for caravan owners to equip their caravans with all the latest mod cons, this gives their visitors a real homely feel. If in doubt about what you should include ask other owners or do some research online. The more features and homely comforts you offer the more likely you are to get bookings.
Get All Bookings Confirmed In Writing: Whilst it may well be quicker and easier to confirm bookings via email or telephone, this doesn't provide you with adequate protections in the case of a dispute, so make should you have all the relevant paperwork ready for your guests to sign, in this paperwork clearly state your full terms and conditions, don't worry that your terms and conditions may put potential guests off, most will see that you are simply looking after your property, which is of course a good thing, if you do ever come across any potential guests who are reluctant to agree to your terms and conditions then you should ask yourself do I really want them staying in my property?
Maintenance: You may be planning on look after your caravan yourself, however it's still well worth checking to see if this is a service offered either by other owners on the park or by the park itself, just in case at any stage you find yourself unable to to so yourself.
Potential Guests: Don't be afraid to be overly cautious, if you have an enquiry and you feel that you are possibly being mislead in anyway (i.e number of people, age of people etc), then don't feel awkward asking questions, if after doing so you still are unsure then it's best to go with your gut instinct, yes it may mean turning down a booking, but it's better to be safe than sorry and chances are that you will get another booking anyway, especially if it's in high season, however even if you don't it's got to be better having a week free than potentially having your property damaged.
Summary: Hiring out your caravan can be a great way of gaining additional income just be well prepared upfront!
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