If you’re new to the world of static caravans then you’ve probably noticed that there are lots of words and phrases used that might be new to you – or might be used in a different context to what you’re used to. We do our best not to use too much jargon – but sometimes it just can’t be helped.
So if you come across a word that you need to check up on this is the place to look. And if you find a word or phrase that isn’t listed here but you think it should be, why not drop us a message and we’ll see if we can get it added!
Useful Holiday Home Words and Phrases
- All electric specification
- Aluminium cladding
- The basics package
- Bespoke
- BS 3632
- Bulkhead
- CanExel
- Chassis
- Cladding
- Deluxe pack
- Drain down
- EN 1647
- Galvanised chassis
- Holiday home
- Holiday park
- Leisure specification
- Lodge
- Lodge specification
- Luxury pack
- Nearside
- Offside
- Park home
- Pitch
- Residential park
- Residential specification
- Rigid vinyl cladding
- Section
- Serial number
- Single unit
- Siting
- Twin unit
- Winterisation
All electric specification
Option that removes gas-powered appliances – such as the boiler and hob – and replaces them with electrical versions. Particularly useful if you are on a site with no easy access to gas supply.
Aluminium cladding
Type of cladding used on some static caravans and lodges. Lightweight, low maintenance, fully recyclable and offers good weather protection.
The basics package
Some of our most popular options pre-selected to make your purchase as simple as possible.
Bespoke
Our luxury park homes and lodges tailored to your requirements
BS 3632
Standard that a residential specification static caravan or lodge must be built and adhere to. Any home or lodge with the BS 3632 standard will be suitable for year-round use.
Bulkhead
Any interior wall.
CanExel
Premium wood composite cladding with a modern appearance and great insulating properties.
Chassis
Welded steel frame on which a static caravan or lodge is built. Fitted with a towbar and wheels for transportation.
Cladding
Exterior covering of your static caravan or lodge. Options include CanExel®, aluminium and rigid vinyl.
Deluxe pack
Collection of popular options bundled together into a single upgrade. Usually includes kitchen appliances like dishwasher and washer/dryer. Only applicable to certain manufactures
Drain down
Process of removing fluids from your static caravan and checking anti-freeze levels to avoid freezing in winter. See also winterisation.
EN 1647
Standard that a leisure specification static caravan or lodge must be built to. Appropriate for seasonal use.
Galvanised chassis
Chassis where the steel frame has been coated in zinc to provide enhanced corrosion protection. Usually a requirement for static caravans and lodges on coastal locations. Galvanised chassis generally have 10 years extra warranty over standard.
Holiday home
Pre-built home designed for installation on a holiday park. Also known as static caravans
Holiday park
Commercially run enterprise where static caravan and lodge owners are able to rent pitches. May include amenities like bars, shops and swimming pools. Often situated close to popular areas of the countryside or coast. Cannot be used as a primary residence.
Leisure specification
Describing a home built for occasional use in warmer weather. Will have less insulation and often be less spacious than homes built to residential specification.
Lodge
Has two meanings when used.
A single unit built to residential specification (ie BS 3632 specification and upgraded cladding)
Alternative term for a twin unit.
Lodge specification
Upgrade that can be applied to premium single units that includes upgraded cladding and BS 3632 residential specification.
Luxury pack
See Deluxe pack.
Nearside
Side of the home or lodge where the side entrance is situated.
Offside
Side of the home or lodge opposite the entrance door.
Park home
Detached, bungalow-style property classed as a mobile home due to being built on a chassis. Built to comply with BS 3632 and designed for all-year-round living with insulation levels comparable to or better than many houses.
Pitch
Space on a holiday park or residential park where a home or lodge will be sited. Usually on a concrete base.
Residential park
Commercially run enterprise where park home and lodge owners are able to rent pitches. Usually used as a primary residence with the appropriate specification home. Often have a strong community between owners.
Residential specification
Describes a static caravan, park home or lodge built to BS 3632 standard that can be used all year around. Will feature upgraded insulation and better acoustics than homes built to leisure specification.
Rigid vinyl cladding
Type of cladding used on some static caravans and lodges. Great looking, low maintenance and long-lasting.
Section
Any exterior wall.
Serial number
Unique number which identifies every unit. It usually consists of the following:
The serial number can usually be found on a plaque inside your boiler cupboard, on the rear exterior panel, behind a kitchen drawer or on the chassis cross member close to the front of your home.
Single unit
Static caravan built on a single chassis, usually between 10 and 14 ft wide.
Siting
Process of installing a static caravan, park home or lodge on a pitch to prepare it for habitation. Includes levelling off, connecting utilities and (for twin units) joining the two chassis together. Siting can be arrange by us for an additional charge.
Twin unit
Static caravan built on two chassis joined together on siting, usually around 20 ft (6 m) wide. Also referred to as a lodge.
Winterisation
Process of preparing a holiday home for the winter. Includes drain down and turning off the electrical supply.
