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2018 Season Information Request
A request from Keith for up to date information
This topic was posted 11 days ago
Unfortunately, because I am no longer an owner :crybaby: I don't have access to the latest information.
I would be very grateful, therefore, if...
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Last post by Keith
1 week ago
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Haven Owners Forum and Social Media
This topic was posted 15 days ago
Those of you who were forum members prior to July 2016 will be aware that when I closed the forum down, I also closed our Facebook group and severed...
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Last post by Keith
2 weeks ago
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Forum Disclaimer
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Keith »
2 months ago
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Forum Disclaimer
Haven Owners Forum and its Admin have no connection with any other forum, Facebook or other social media group that uses Haven...
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Last post by Keith
2 months ago
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Last post by Keith
4 months ago
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Texting Enquiries
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johnturley »
5 days ago
I did hope, now most people have i phones (or equivalent), that there would be less enquiries via text messages, however the opposite appears to be...
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Last post by johnturley
5 days ago
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Newbie here, looking for help with sub letting
This topic was posted 6 days ago
Hi,
I’m Ben, me and my mother are looking to take the plunge and buy a caravan at Hafan y Môr in Pwllheli.
We want to sub let it privately but would...
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Last post by Bahooney
6 days ago
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Nervous prospective owner!
Replies: 4
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fizzyfizz »
1 month ago
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I'm thinking about buying a new caravan and initially spending in the region of £30k. I would need to sub-let to recoup the site fees but am worried...
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Yep will do. Good luck!
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Last post by fizzyfizz
1 week ago
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Is it possible to brake even?
Replies: 7
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Aled42690 »
2 weeks ago
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Hi forum.
New member hear.
Myself and the mrs are considering buying a static this week in kiln park. We are looking to spend about 30k (22k on...
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Fantastic news :rockonbaby:
Now your new lifestyle begins, lots of new friends and lots of fun :big_grin:
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Last post by Keith
1 week ago
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Im a new owner and would like to know how best to sub let
Replies: 7
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PurdyPrimose »
2 years ago
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Hi :wave:
Im a new owner on Primrose Valley :newbie: and have just started out sub letting for next season. Although im new to this and really have...
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Hi, I've been advertising for years. I started on Facebook but found that we got mucked around a fair bit with cancellation and guest generally not...
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Last post by Cherished
4 months ago
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Texting Enquiries
Replies: 4
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johnturley »
1 year ago
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This season texting definitely seems to be the prime method of enquiring for the majority of people, overtaking those by e mail.
Partly with not...
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I only reply to emails to be honest. I have an iPad which I use with a Kensington keyboard. this allows me to still touch type even though the layout...
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Last post by springhay
1 year ago
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Personal Possessions in van
Replies: 4
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The Red Duke »
1 year ago
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As a new owner I have decided to let through Haven for the first season and then see how it goes after I have some experience.
Given that Haven...
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Thank you all for your advice. This forum is a great education for anyone new to ownership.
I think I will look at putting a small locked box under...
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Last post by The Red Duke
1 year ago
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Calculating costs
Replies: 2
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Jennieccles »
1 year ago
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Hi me again!!
So I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to explain how to break down the costs for rentals if we're subletting?
How much...
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Thanks Keith,
This forum is amazing - I've spent the whole afternoon here and feel much more knowledgeable. Thank you so much for the time you put...
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Last post by Jennieccles
1 year ago
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Who leaves a vacuum cleaner in van
Replies: 13
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HappyValley »
3 years ago
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Just wondering :scratch: I mean, of course, if renting privately. I have a diddy little Dyson that is extra to requirements at home, but would be...
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I'm not currently an owner, but as someone who has frequently rented vans, I'd prefer to have a hoover in there - I hoover every day at home, and...
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Last post by Jennieccles
1 year ago
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Sub-Letting Deposits
Replies: 9
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Julesatkilnpark »
2 years ago
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Hi Ellen
May i ask how u advertise? I'm currently on ukcaravans4hire so fingers crossed.
I am baffled by the whole deposit thing I know why we...
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Thanks for your replys much appreciated
I already ask for relevant deposits for anything up to 7 nights but wondered if any1 else would charge...
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Last post by Julesatkilnpark
2 years ago
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New owner Lakeland questions in lettng
Replies: 2
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Newowner2015 »
2 years ago
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Hi there, we have purchased our first van and are thinking of subletting peak season to offset some of the site fees
We are undecided on letting...
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Thanks Peter I'll have a look for them on FB
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Last post by Newowner2015
2 years ago
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Haven 2016 **Grades Accommodation**
Replies: 3
This topic was posted 883 days ago
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Haven is also introducing brand new grades of accommodation across it’s Haven Parks where guests can now choose from four main grades; Standard,...
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I think its a rip of haven want you to do all kinds to your van and give you hardly any thing for letting them throught them owners lose out again
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Last post by p sands
2 years ago
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Better to rent 7nigbts or 4/3
Replies: 8
This topic was posted 892 days ago
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Hi
I am after some advice please I intend to let my van via direct holiday homes I don't know which is the better more lucrative option I am aware...
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I do only Monday & Friday changeovers therefore most of my bookings are 3 or 4 nights I find this brings me more income than full weeks. I also find...
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Last post by yorkshirebelle
2 years ago
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HOLIDAY LETTINGS VIA TRIP ADVISOR
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johnturley »
2 years ago
I was ‘cold called’ last week by a representative from the above company, asking if I was interested in having my caravan listed on their website....
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Last post by johnturley
2 years ago
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Lovely email from last week's guests
Replies: 1
This topic was posted 947 days ago
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After our dreadful first booking, last week's guests were lovely and left the van lovely and clean.
They've just sent me this lovely email
Thank...
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It's great when you get emails like that isn't it?! Makes it all worthwhile!
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Last post by bradders
2 years ago
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Fri to Fri or Sat to Sat bookings?
Replies: 7
This topic was posted 952 days ago
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We have always let our van from Sat to Sat, and most of our weekly bookings have been from Sat to Sat with the exception of a few dates where guests...
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I only do Sat to Sat in the peak weeks and 7 nights only during those weeks.
Outside of the peaks I advertise Sat-Sat, but make it clear that...
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Last post by bradders
2 years ago
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Availability Calendars
Replies: 7
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johnturley »
4 years ago
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The three main web sites on which I advertise, Direct Holiday Homes, Static Caravan UK, and UK Caravans4hire, all have Availability Calendars,...
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As mentioned on my original post, I know we all wonder sometimes whether keeping Availability Calendars up to date is worth the effort, based on the...
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Last post by johnturley
2 years ago
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Guest wants refund on day of arrival
Replies: 21
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bluemoontets »
2 years ago
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We have just had a call off a private rent that arrived today saying she has had an awful time at reception that our caravan is not worth the money...
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Yorkshirebelle - that is hilarious!!!
Spot on Whitey. SHE chose to leave, without engaging with the owner or raising concerns. Not liking somewhere...
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Last post by bradders
2 years ago
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awful first summer booking :(
Replies: 10
This topic was posted 995 days ago
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Had a message from our cleaner this evening to say she had gone past the van on the off chance that our guests had left early (they were due to leave...
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That's always nice to get! Much better :-)
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Last post by bradders
2 years ago
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To Remove, or Not Remove the Folding Bed.
Replies: 5
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johnturley »
3 years ago
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Several years ago we took the decision to only advertise our 3 Bedroom Caravan as a 6 berth, this followed the second occasion on which guests had...
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Could you just remove the mattress perhaps?
We put in our t&c's that we only let to 6 people despite having a 3 bed. Also with our old van we...
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Last post by Macarw
2 years ago
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