Every autumn, without fail, the same thing happens. The season winds down, the nights draw in, and suddenly everyone is looking for somewhere to put their caravan or motorhome in the same fortnight. By then, the people who sorted it in August are already parked up and getting on with their winter. Everyone else is on a waiting list.
If you own a caravan, motorhome, boat, trailer or jet ski in South Devon, this one is worth reading before the rush starts.
Why leaving it late causes problems
Hardstanding pitches are a finite thing. A good, secure site has a set number of spaces, and when they go, they go. The window between "thinking about it" and "actually booking" tends to shrink fast once September arrives and everyone else has the same idea at the same time.
There is also the drive factor. Most people only start actively looking for storage once the caravan has been sitting on the driveway long enough for a neighbour to mention it. Twice. Sorting it early means you avoid that particular conversation entirely.
What we have at Kingskerswell
Our hardstanding site at Kingskerswell takes caravans, motorhomes, boats, trailers and jet skis. It is a gated site with CCTV, so your vehicle is not just parked in a field somewhere. We are straightforward about what we offer: secure outdoor pitches, sensible access, and a proper fence between your pride and joy and the outside world.
Outdoor pitches are priced at £120 a month. We are always happy for you to come and see the site before you commit to anything. It is worth a visit to get a feel for the layout and check it suits what you are storing.
What fits and what to think about
Hardstanding is suitable for most sizes of touring caravan and motorhome. Boats on trailers, jet skis and horse boxes also work well on an outdoor pitch provided they are road-legal and can be manoeuvred in safely. If you are unsure whether your vehicle or trailer fits the site, give us a call and we can talk it through before you make a trip.
- Caravans and touring vans of most lengths
- Motorhomes and campervans
- Boats on road trailers
- Jet skis and personal watercraft
- Trailers and flatbeds
It is worth giving your caravan or motorhome a proper clean and check before it goes into storage. Cover any vents that might let in damp, drain the water system if you have not already, and make sure your insurance is valid for a storage site rather than just your home address. Some policies have specific requirements and it is better to know that before you drop the vehicle off.
Getting sorted before the rush
The honest advice is this: if you know you are going to need winter storage, the best time to book is before you feel the urgency. Once October arrives and everyone is scrambling, availability goes fast and the stress of it is entirely unnecessary.
South Devon has a lot of caravans and motorhomes for a relatively small area. Torbay, the South Hams, the Teign Valley: people here love a van or a boat, and storage space is always in demand come the back end of the season. Getting ahead of it costs nothing extra and saves a lot of bother.
If you want to take a look at the site or ask about availability, get in touch with us and we can arrange a time that suits you. A quick visit now is much easier than a frantic phone call in October.