Moving a Static Caravan in the UK (Complete Guide 2025)
Costs • How to Move • Rules • Where You Can Move • Cost Estimator • FAQs
If you’re considering relocating, here’s the full directory of static caravan bring-on parks across the UK.
Thinking of moving your static caravan to another park in the UK?
This guide explains everything you need to know, including how to move it, how much it costs, where you can move it, and how bring-on parks work.
1. Where Can I Move My Static Caravan in the UK?
Many parks don’t accept caravans from other sites — these are known as “bring-ons”. However, there are parks that do, and you can find them easily on the Parklink portal.
To make this easy, you can browse all bring-on parks here: 👉 Static caravan park that allow bring-ons in the UK
On that page, users can:
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Browse bring-on parks via a map
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Filter by region
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Check pitch rules
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Contact parks directly
2. Can You Move a Static Caravan?
Yes — static caravans can be moved, but only by specialist transport companies using:
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Low-loader trucks
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Escort vehicles
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Route planning
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Professional jacking and lifting gear
Static caravans cannot be towed by a normal vehicle on public roads.
3. How to Move a Static Caravan (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 — Check your current site agreement
You may need to pay for disconnection or give notice.
Step 2 — Find a park that accepts bring-ons
Use the national official bring-on finder on this link 👉 Bring on parks
Step 3 — Measure your caravan
Hauliers require width, length, model, year, and condition.
Step 4 — Get haulage quotes
Prices vary widely.
Step 5 — Prepare the caravan
Remove decking, empty water, disconnect utilities, secure items.
Step 6 — Transport & delivery
Transporters load the caravan onto a low-loader.
Step 7 — Reconnection & siting at the new park
This is done by park engineers, not the transporter.
4. How Much Does It Cost to Move a Static Caravan?
The most common searches include:
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Most moves cost between £600 and £4,500
depending on distance, caravan size, access, and extra services.
Typical Price Breakdown (2025)
| Move Type | Price Range |
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| Local move (up to 30 miles) | £600 – £1,200 |
| Medium distance (30–100 miles) | £1,000 – £2,500 |
| Long distance (100–250 miles) | £2,000 – £4,500 |
| Crane (if needed) | £400 – £1,200 |
| Park disconnection & reconnection | £600 – £1,200 |
5. Static Caravan Moving Cost Estimator
Use this simple cost estimator to get a realistic idea of total costs.
Step 1 — Distance Band
| Distance (one way) | Single Unit (10–14ft) | Twin Unit (20ft+) |
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| 0–30 miles | £600 – £1,200 | £800 – £1,500 |
| 31–80 miles | £900 – £1,800 | £1,200 – £2,400 |
| 81–150 miles | £1,300 – £2,500 | £1,800 – £3,500 |
| 151+ miles | £1,800 – £3,500+ | £2,500 – £4,500+ |
Step 2 — Access Difficulty
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Easy: +£0
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Moderate: +£300
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Difficult: +£700
Step 3 — Park Charges (NOT transporter)
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Disconnection: £300–£600
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Reconnection & siting: £300–£800
Average: £600–£1,200
Example 1 — 40 miles, single unit
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£900–£1,800 distance
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+£300 access
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+£600–£1,200 park charges
➡ £1,800 – £3,300 total
Example 2 — 120 miles, twin unit
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£1,800–£3,500 distance
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+£700 access
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+£600–£1,200 park charges
➡ £3,100 – £5,400 total
6. How Easy Is It to Move a Static Caravan?
