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2018 Season Information Request
A request from Keith for up to date information
This topic was posted 14 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
2 weeks ago
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Haven Owners Forum and Social Media
This topic was posted 18 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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This topic was posted 72 days ago
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 »
1 week ago
This topic was posted 9 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
1 week ago
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Newbie here, looking for help with sub letting
This topic was posted 10 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
1 week ago
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Nervous prospective owner!
Replies: 4
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fizzyfizz »
1 month ago
This topic was posted 38 days 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?
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Aled42690 »
2 weeks ago
This topic was posted 19 days 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
2 weeks 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
This topic was posted 963 days ago
Rating: 0.77%
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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
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johnturley »
1 year ago
This topic was posted 676 days 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
This topic was posted 699 days 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
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Jennieccles »
1 year ago
This topic was posted 700 days 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
This topic was posted 1129 days 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
This topic was posted 890 days ago
Rating: 0.77%
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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
This topic was posted 878 days 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 887 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 896 days ago
Rating: 3.85%
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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
This topic was posted 933 days 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 950 days ago
Rating: 1.54%
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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 955 days ago
Rating: 3.85%
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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
This topic was posted 1481 days 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
This topic was posted 989 days 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 999 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
This topic was posted 1311 days 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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