Caravan Hire – Hiring A Private Caravan For The First Time
It goes without saying that you want your holiday to be as perfect and stress free as possible, and obviously your accomodation plays a huge part in that, it can make or break a holiday, however if you follow the hints and tips below hopefully your first experience of hiring a caravan will be a very pleasant one. And remember the caravan owner will also want everything to be perfect for you, because if you are happy then it is highly likely you will return again and also recommend their caravan for hire to your family and friends.
Special Requirements: If you have any special needs or requirements be sure to discuss these with the owner upfront, one example is disabled access, if you need the doorways to be a certain width in order to accomodate a wheel chair, don’t just assume by looking at photos that they “look wide enough”, if in any doubt don’t be afraid to ask the owner to measure them for you, most owners will be more than happy to do this. Another example is baby items, some owners will state that they supply travel cots and high chairs etc, however don’t just assume that such items are stored in the caravan at all times, it’s more than likely that they will be only be available on request. Most owners will automatically make a note of any specific requirements you have when you make the booking, however if you want to be doubly sure then just pop a note on the back of the booking form.
Checking In: If you are arriving by train or bus and are going to be their quite a bit earlier than the stated check in time, it may be quite awkward carrying your cases around, therefore it is well worth asking the owner if it is at all possible to drop off your cases off at the caravan, you could then go and explore the park or area and then return to the caravan at the correct time. Of course depending on the owners arrangements this may not always be possible, but you’ll never know unless you ask.
Number In Party: Always keep the owner up to date on any changes to the number of people in the party, if the caravan you are hiring sleeps 6 and your initially booking was for four people, if at a later date you decide to take one or two other family members don’t forget to inform the owner, it is the sole responsiblity of the owner to know exactly how many people are staying in their caravan at any one time and some parks are now reported to require owners to supply them with a copy of the booking form. Also never be tempted to allow anyone not on the booking form to stay in the caravan.
Any Complaints: If you have any complaints or even any little niggles (i.e one of the lights have gone, I can’t find the iron), whatever it is be sure to contact the owner immediately (or the person looking after the caravan) and let them know, most owners will be more than happy to sort out any problems you have. It is obviously no use waiting until you get home to report any problems as it is then to late for the owner to do anything about it.
Accidents Or Damage: Remember that once you vacate the caravan it is likely that the owner may have another party coming in the same day, therefore if there are any accidents or damage caused during your stay (however small) be sure to notify the owner immediately, don’t wait until you are about to leave to inform them, doing so could effect the next guests or at the very least throw the owner totally of schedule. Most owners are fully aware that accidents can happen, and reporting them as early as possible will surely be much appreciated.
Summary: Hopefully with these hints and tips you’ll find your first experience of caravan holidays to be a great one.
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