A lot of the time Static Trader deals with static caravan owners all over the UK. With the number of enquiries, we get from people selling their caravans we cannot go and view them all. For this reason, we regularly buy static caravans based on the information provided and photographs we request of the static caravans. Physically seeing the caravans is the best solution for us but if done correctly a picture is worth a thousand words’, which means good pictures are just as good during the buying process.
Providing Static Trader with a selection of well shot and clear images that represent the true condition of your caravan is key to ensuring we can give the best price for your static caravan.
We have written this blog entry to help you take the best possible photographs of your static caravan and help you build a true representation of what your static caravan looks like and the condition it is in. To take the best pictures of your static caravan please follow the tips we have outlined here.
- Landscape Format – All your images should be taken in landscape format instead of portrait format. This way, all the images of your caravan will be uniform and easier to scroll through, exposing a wider field of view rather than areas of less interest such as large of the walls and ceilings or the floor. It is important to take pictures of the walls, ceiling and floors to show the condition of these and any imperfections, but this should be specific photos intended for that purpose.
- Clean The Caravan – Sounds like a no brainier but make sure the caravan is clean and all unnecessary personal items are removed from the rooms (such as clothes, duvets, photo frames and any other items that may clutter the space) or surrounding area so photographs have no restricted views. Clean both the inside and outside of the caravan so it looks at its best.
- Several Angled External Images – The three best angles of the exterior of the caravan which we recommend are Full frontal, Rear facing and a three-quarter side view. These three images will allow us to see if the caravan has any damage anywhere on the outer shell of the unit like the panels or the roof.
- Make & Model Image – make sure you take a picture of the make and model badge on the static caravan juts to confirm it is the right static caravan. Prospect new owners like to rest assured of what they are buying and clear photos showing the make and model badge provide better assurance of what they are buying.
- Chassis Image – The chassis is an important part of the caravan’s structural integrity. This is one of the main images that are overlooked when providing us with images of static caravans. We would ideally like to see an image of the chassis, it may be a bit awkward to take but the more of the underneath of the caravan we can see the better.
- Wheels – These are another part of a static caravan that often gets neglected as an image. Providing us with an image of the caravan’s wheels allows us to see the condition they are in. When selling your caravan, it needs be loaded to a lorry in order to be carried away to its new location, if the wheels aren’t in good condition these need to be changed prior to the move, therefore it is strictly necessary to know if these can be used or not when doing so.
- Internal Images – When it comes to the inside of the static caravan, we like to be able to see every room in the unit. Typically images you should take are of the living areas, dining areas, kitchen, bathroom/shower room, toilets and all the bedrooms. These images will show us the spaces available in the caravan and the general condition the unit is in. When taking internal pictures take a few so we can sell all the radiators, build in facilities, furniture and storage available.
- Damage, Marks and Alteration – please highlight in an image any damage, marks or alterations that you are aware of both externally and internally so we can visually see the extent of the damage or changes to the caravan. Please be transparent at this stage to help us rightly price your caravan.
Final Thought
Our first impression counts when we are buying a caravan so try using natural light to take your photos. Open any curtains and blinds when taking the pictures of the caravan. This will help the room feel brighter, airy, and larger. The better the images and the more honest you are regarding any damage, damp or alterations will ensuring a smoother static caravan buying process.
Videos are yet the most powerful way to connect someone with something!
Even if you feel you aren’t the best at recording videos, we always ask if you have them, because they help better seeing the flow of the internal areas, as well as how doors are working.
We ask for the videos because, with our vast experience in the field, we know that new buyers want to see them as well and more likely than not these will be a detrimental factor for selling a caravan.
Again, these videos should be recorded using the same landscape orientation, without rushing by through all the internal areas, including cupboards, toilets/shower rooms, and storage areas, showing any appliances, boiler, central heating unit, as well as radiators.
Extra Tip!
Starting your video from the outside of the caravan with a bit of a walkthrough presenting the exterior of your caravan, to then head to the entrance door and walking through the door whilst recording the video, is a very good way to present the caravan to any potential buyers.
If you can record one single video from the outside, walking through the door to then present the inside of the caravan that is great, but if you require to record two separate videos, one from the outside and another one from the inside, that is also a good way to do it.
Static Trader hope you found this useful, good luck with taking your pictures and we look forward to receiving them and consequently buying your caravan based on them.
Are you Looking to Buy a Used or New Static Caravan?
Static Trader has a wide selection of new and used offsite static caravans available for you to buy to us as temporary accommodation on your land including a wide range of static caravan manufacturers. Whether you want a single, double, or lodge style static caravan we have the right unit for you. We also buy caravans so if you wish to upgrade and sell your current range of static caravan, we will be happy to purchase them back from you.
Why not view our current stock of used and new static caravans on our website here – Buy a Caravan – or call us on 01797 222 333 to get more information or to book a viewing. Viewings at our Rye-based static caravan showground are highly recommended. So why not pop down and let us show you around the static caravans models you’re interested in, answering any questions you may have. We stock all the main static caravan brand manufacturers including Atlas Leisure, Willerby, ABI, Pemberton, Carnaby, Swift, and Delta.
Static Trader understands that finding the right static caravan to fit your needs as well as your plot can take up a considerable amount of time. Start a conversation with us early in your search and if you can’t find what you’re looking for from our range of off-site statics for sale, we’ll make every effort to source one for you.
If you need to upgrade what you already have, or you just wish to sell your static caravans you already own, then provide us with the information and we will get back to you with a price – Sell My Caravans
