When Wye and Lugg floodplain storage complicates access, we buy caravans Herefordshire-wide

Selling My Caravan buys touring caravans across Herefordshire for cash, including older, damaged and awkwardly stored units. Most accepted offers are £100 to £700, with around £4,000 possible only rarely for a caravan in notably better condition. Send the caravan details and photos, receive a direct offer, then agree collection and payment if the caravan and access are suitable.

Herefordshire has good reason to take flood access seriously. In February 2020, the River Wye at Hereford reached its highest recorded level in more than 200 years, while the River Lugg also broke its record. Around 48 properties flooded at Hampton Bishop alone. A dry caravan may still be difficult to reach after prolonged rain.

What riverside farmland, paddocks and yards can mean for your caravan

Riverside or field storage can affect both a touring caravan's condition and whether a collection vehicle can reach it safely.

Floodplain storage does not automatically make a caravan unsellable. Selling My Caravan needs an honest description of the unit and the route to it. Moist ground can affect tyres, brakes, the chassis and the floor. Long grass can hide sunk wheels or broken supports.

Send photos of the caravan from each side, plus the gateway, track and turning space. Mention slopes, low branches, locked gates and any patch that becomes soft after rain. These details show whether ordinary collection is realistic or extra recovery may be needed.

Checking access near Watery Lane and the Holme Lacy Causeway

Access near Watery Lane or the Holme Lacy Causeway should be checked before collection because both are recurring local flood spots.

Riverside paths in Hereford can also go under when the Wye approaches about five metres. The field may look passable while the final road, gateway or verge is not. Collection should reflect current conditions, not an optimistic weather app.

On farmland, ask whether a collection vehicle can enter and turn without damaging the ground. "Usually fine" sometimes means "fine in July".

Using the GOV.UK postcode service to check River Wye flood alerts and warnings

You can check current River Wye flood alerts and warnings free of charge by entering the storage postcode online.

Herefordshire has an Environment Agency flood alert area called "River Wye in Herefordshire". It also has warning areas for "River Wye from Hay to Hereford" and "River Wye in South Hereford". Before confirming collection, use GOV.UK's Check for flooding service to see whether the location or access route may be affected.

This can prevent a wasted journey when you live away from the caravan or have not visited recently.

Who will buy my old caravan if it is not roadworthy or towable?

Selling My Caravan considers old, damaged and non-towable touring caravans when ownership, condition and access can be assessed properly.

Tell us if the tyres are cracked, brakes seized, hitch damaged or floor soft. Accurate details help us decide whether purchase and collection are practical.

This page covers touring caravans only. Static caravans are outside this service.

We buy any caravan in Herefordshire subject to an accurate assessment

Selling My Caravan can consider many caravan makes, ages and conditions across Herefordshire, but no purchase is automatic without an accurate assessment.

People searching "we buy any caravan Herefordshire" often have a unit refused elsewhere. What matters is its identity, location, ownership and access.

Typical accepted offers are £100 to £700. Around £4,000 is possible only rarely, for a caravan in notably better condition. These figures are lower than many private asking prices because a direct buyer takes on collection, faults, storage, repair decisions and resale risk. A private sale might produce more, but may also bring weeks of messages, viewings and someone asking whether a 1998 caravan has Bluetooth.

Touring caravan buyers for caravans with age, damage or missing history

A caravan with no logbook, CRiS record or service history may still be considered, but Selling My Caravan must be satisfied that you have the right to sell it.

Touring caravans do not use a V5C like cars. A CRiS record helps identify a caravan, while service history supports the valuation, but older units may lack both.

Send whatever evidence you hold, such as a purchase receipt, CRiS documents, service invoices, manuals, identifying numbers and proof of identity. Missing documents may require further checks and can reduce the offer because condition and ownership are harder to verify.

How we calculate cash for caravans in Herefordshire

A cash offer is based on the caravan's identity, condition, paperwork, demand and the practical cost of collecting it.

Selling My Caravan does not offer trade, retail or near-market prices. The service is aimed at owners who value a direct sale and removal more than the chance of achieving a higher figure through private advertising.

How condition, make, model, age and layout affect the offer

Make, model, age, berth, layout, structural condition and usable equipment all influence the offer.

Clear photos should show every external panel, the roofline, tyres, hitch, lounge, kitchen, washroom, beds and known damage. Mention leaks, soft flooring, panel damage, missing fittings and signs of long storage. Extras such as a motor mover, awning or solar panel may help, but they rarely add their original purchase price.

A tidy caravan with sound tyres, documents and easy access may sit towards the stronger end. Heavy damage or soft-ground recovery may push it lower.

Payment timing must be agreed before collection. The written offer should state the amount, any conditions and when funds will be sent. Do not release the caravan until the agreed payment is visible in your own bank account.

How to judge whether a caravan cash offer is fair

A fair direct-cash offer explains the figure, the conditions and any collection costs without pretending to match a retail asking price.

Ask what could change the offer. Keep dated photos, disclose faults in writing and retain the accepted terms. A disclosed problem should not cause a surprise deduction.

If a buyer later disputes the caravan's condition, your written fault list, photographs and signed handover record are your protection. The collection document should confirm the accepted condition, amount paid and transfer of possession. Avoid vague promises to "sort it later"; later is where paperwork develops selective amnesia.

Selling privately or choosing a company that buys caravans for cash

A direct sale is usually faster and simpler than selling privately, while a private sale may achieve more money if you can wait and manage the risks.

Private selling may suit a clean, desirable caravan with good paperwork. A direct cash sale is more likely to suit an older, unused, damaged or difficult-to-move unit. Selling My Caravan serves owners prioritising a practical exit over price.

The fastest way to sell a caravan without advertising or viewings

The fastest route is to send complete details, honest fault notes, useful photographs and accurate access information at the first enquiry.

Include the make, model, year, berth, postcode, condition, ownership evidence and finance. Photograph the access route if the caravan is in a field, yard or paddock.

Herefordshire is landlocked and borders five counties across two countries: Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in England, plus Powys and Monmouthshire in Wales. For a caravan stored just over the northern county boundary, see caravan buying in Shropshire.

Avoiding fake bank transfers and cheque overpayment scams

Sellers can reduce payment fraud by checking cleared funds themselves and refusing overpayment or third-party courier arrangements.

Do not hand over a caravan because someone shows you a transfer screen on their phone. Check your own bank account. Never refund an alleged overpayment or pay a courier selected by an unknown buyer.

For any company sale, ask for legal business details, a written offer and collection record. Keep the keys and documents until payment arrives under the agreed terms.

From a Herefordshire pitch or storage site to a "we buy caravans near me" collection

Collection from a pitch or storage site depends on access permission, site rules, unpaid charges and whether the caravan can be moved safely.

Tell us whether it is at home, on a farm, in storage or on a touring pitch. Provide access hours, gate instructions and the person who approves entry.

The Hereford Camping and Caravanning Club Site is at The Millpond, east of Hereford on the A438, and takes up to 102 units. A caravan on any managed site may be subject to notice requirements or a set collection point.

Selling from the Hereford Camping and Caravanning Club Site at The Millpond

A caravan stored on a managed site can be sold directly only if the agreement permits it and any site requirements are met.

Ask whether outside buyers may enter, notice is needed or the caravan must first be moved. Some operators charge commission when they arrange the sale or hold selling rights; others charge only for arrears, access or moving the unit.

You may avoid commission by arranging the sale yourself where the contract allows it, clearing the storage balance and obtaining written permission for collection. Read the agreement before accepting an offer. A gate code is useful, but it is not a substitute for permission.

How quickly will I get paid after accepting an offer?

Payment should be made at the point stated in the written offer and confirmed in your bank account before the caravan leaves.

Ownership, finance or access problems can delay completion, so resolve them before collection day where possible.

Owners selling a motorhome rather than a touring caravan should use the Herefordshire motorhome selling page.

Frequently asked questions about selling a caravan in Herefordshire

Do I need to be present when my caravan is collected in Herefordshire?

No, not always. An authorised adult may attend, or site staff may provide access if this is agreed beforehand.

Selling My Caravan still needs signed authority, keys, documents and a clear handover plan. Do not leave ownership or payment instructions with whoever happens to be near the gate.

Will you buy my caravan if it has damp or is not towable?

Possibly, subject to its overall condition, ownership and collection access. Damp or a towing fault does not automatically prevent an offer.

Describe the issue and send clear photos. A non-towable caravan may need specialist recovery, which can reduce the offer or make collection impractical in some locations.

What paperwork do I need to sell my caravan for cash?

Provide proof of identity and ownership, plus any purchase receipt, CRiS record, service history, manuals and finance details you hold.

Missing paperwork does not always stop a sale, but extra checks may be needed. Selling My Caravan cannot buy a caravan when ownership cannot be established.

What happens if I still owe finance on my caravan?

You must disclose outstanding finance and obtain a current settlement figure from the lender before the sale completes.

The lender's interest must be cleared correctly as part of the agreed transaction. Hidden finance can stop collection and may create legal problems, so raise it during the first enquiry.

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