Thoughts on static caravans

I was talking rcently to a friend who was cheated out of his static van on Binton Bridges last year. He went to the NEC last week and has ordered a new camper van. He and his wife are naturally very excited about it although they cannot take delivery until May. He was speaking about his decision and pointed out one important factor about static van ownership. This is that he can with confidence know that when he is no longer around to enjoy his camper he can ensure that his son can inherit it. He originally thought he could do the same with his static. When you think about it a site owner can , with virtually no justification, tell you to go. Even if you resist you will only be able to stay until the end of the year when your licence expires and the owner is under no obligation to offer you a new one. In these circumstances you will find it virtually impossible to find another site because site owners make more money by installing new units. If you did find an alternative place there is the problem of de-siting and transporting it which is very expensive. So the normal result is that the man making you go makes a very low offer to take your van off you. No way to leave it in your will. You are cheated and so are your beneficiaries.You have signed away all rights. If ever you consider a static please buy the land to stand it on first or buy a tourer or camper. You have been warned