{"id":15845,"date":"2025-09-19T11:57:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:57:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/?p=15845"},"modified":"2025-09-19T11:57:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:57:13","slug":"static-caravan-and-holiday-park-jargon-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/static-caravan-and-holiday-park-jargon-explained-15845\/","title":{"rendered":"Static caravan and holiday park jargon explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Buying or owning a static caravan or holiday lodge is a fantastic way to enjoy regular breaks. But if you\u2019re new to holiday home ownership, you\u2019ll soon discover a whole world of specialist words and phrases.<\/p>\n<p>From construction terms to park paperwork, we\u2019ve created a handy glossary of the most commonly used static caravan and holiday park jargon to help you feel right at home.<\/p>\n<h3>Anchoring<\/h3>\n<p>Metal fixings that secure your holiday home to its base for extra stability, especially in exposed or coastal locations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7378.jpg\" alt=\"Anchoring\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7378.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7378-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_7378-380x285.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Apex roof<\/h3>\n<p>A pitched or peaked roof design found on many static caravans and lodges. It helps with water run-off and creates more internal headroom.<\/p>\n<h3>Base<\/h3>\n<p>The prepared hardstanding or concrete foundation where your caravan or lodge is sited.<\/p>\n<h3>Boiler<\/h3>\n<p>Usually powered by LPG or electricity, this provides hot water and central heating in modern holiday caravans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_1122-boiler-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_1122-boiler-small.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_1122-boiler-small-67x100.jpg 67w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/IMG_1122-boiler-small-254x380.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>BS 3632<\/h3>\n<p>BS3632 is the British Standard to which residential park homes and some holiday lodges are built. They are suitable for all-year-round use and as a permanent residence (depending on the site licence).<\/p>\n<h3>Cladding<\/h3>\n<p>Cladding is the material that covers the outside of your static caravan or holiday lodge to protect it from the elements, as well as providing insulation and a decorative finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Pemberton Arrondale Arron Exterior Light Brown Cladding\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Pemberton-Arrondale-Arron-Exterior-Light-Brown-Cladding.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are various types of cladding, including aluminium cladding, vinyl cladding, CanExel\u00ae and timber.<\/p>\n<p>Many static caravans have alumnium cladding as it&#8217;s lightweight and available in a choice of colours. Vinyl cladding is more rigid and less prone to damage than aluminium and comes in a textured finish. CanExel\u00ae cladding is a durable, painted composite cladding often used on lodges or high end static caravans for a stylish, low-maintenance exterior and its energy efficient properties.<\/p>\n<h3>Chassis<\/h3>\n<p>The steel frame that supports the holiday home. A galvanised chassis has a protective coating against rust, ideal for coastal parks.<\/p>\n<h3>Commissioning<\/h3>\n<p>The process of siting, connecting, and setting up your holiday home for the first time.<\/p>\n<h3>Decking \/ Veranda<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-10738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Park-Home-decking-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>An outdoor platform attached to your holiday home, usually in timber or composite, extending the living space.<\/p>\n<h3>Draining down<\/h3>\n<p>Draining all water systems to protect your static caravan from frost damage during the winter season. Static caravan insurance policies usually make draining down a condition when your caravan or lodge is left unattended over the winter. As a Leisuredays customer, you can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/winter-weather\">check out our requirements here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>EN1647<\/h3>\n<p><span data-huuid=\"13240985547918269689\">EN 1647 is\u00a0<mark class=\"QVRyCf\">a European build standard. Static caravans built to EN 1647 are designed for seasonal holiday use with <\/mark><\/span><span data-huuid=\"13240985547918267927\">moderate insulation levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Flotation device<\/h3>\n<p>These devices can be fitted to a static caravan in flood-prone areas to enable the caravan to automatically rise and float in the event of a flood and then lower again as floodwaters subside.<\/p>\n<h3>Gas bottles \/ LPG<\/h3>\n<p>Liquefied Petroleum Gas is stored in bottles or tanks outside the holiday home for cooking, heating, and hot water.<\/p>\n<h3>Handover<\/h3>\n<p>The final stage of the buying process when ownership of the caravan or lodge passes to you, including checks and a walkthrough.<\/p>\n<h3>Holiday park licence agreement<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image-1024x425.jpg\" alt=\"Family at holiday park featur\" width=\"640\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image-1024x425.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image-380x158.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-at-holiday-park-featured-image.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A formal agreement giving you permission to keep your static caravan or holiday lodge on a specific pitch for a set number of years. The agreement will detail the terms and conditions for both parties, including site fees, park rules, the duration of the licence, and the responsibilities of the caravan owner, such as insuring the caravan or lodge.<\/p>\n<h3>Insulation<\/h3>\n<p>Material in the walls, roof, and floor that helps maintain indoor temperatures. Lodge insulation is usually thicker than standard static caravans as many are built to the aforementioned BS3632 standard.<\/p>\n<h3>Jacking points<\/h3>\n<p>Reinforced points on the chassis for lifting the unit safely during maintenance or siting.<\/p>\n<h3>Lodge<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Atlas Sherwood Lodge 9\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Atlas-Sherwood_102-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A larger, often more luxurious holiday home, built to BS 3632 residential standard with superior insulation and central heating.<\/p>\n<h3>Mains services<\/h3>\n<p>This term relates to the water, gas, electric, and sewage connections provided to your caravan.<\/p>\n<h3>NCC<\/h3>\n<p>The National Caravan Council \u2013 the UK trade body for the caravan industry. It oversees safety standards, model approvals, and industry training.<\/p>\n<h3>Park rules<\/h3>\n<p>Regulations set by the holiday park covering pitch appearance, subletting, pets, speed limits, and general behaviour.<\/p>\n<h3>Pitch fees \/ Site fees<\/h3>\n<p>Annual charges paid to the park for ground rent, maintenance of shared facilities, and park services.<\/p>\n<h3>Seasonal closure<\/h3>\n<p>Many parks close for part of the winter, requiring owners to drain down and secure their holiday caravans and lodges.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winter-static-park.jpg\" alt=\"Static Caravans in winter\" width=\"380\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winter-static-park.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winter-static-park-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/winter-static-park-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Seals<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"static caravan cleaning\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/seals.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Flexible strips around windows, doors, and joints to prevent water ingress. Should be checked regularly for wear and tear.<\/p>\n<h3>Single unit<\/h3>\n<p>A static caravan that is usually 12ft wide.<\/p>\n<h3>Short-term letting<\/h3>\n<p>Renting or hiring out your holiday caravan or lodge to holidaymakers, usually via your park or independently. Make sure your park permits hiring out and take insurance cover that allows for letting and covers damage caused by guests and loss of rental income when your caravan suffers insured damage, which means bookings have to be cancelled.<\/p>\n<h3>Siting<\/h3>\n<p>The process of transporting, positioning, levelling, and connecting a static caravan or lodge on its pitch.<\/p>\n<h3>Skirting<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-9563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"wooden caravan skirting\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting-100x75.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Wooden-skirting.jpeg 1632w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Panels fitted around the bottom of the caravan to hide the chassis, improve insulation, and prevent draughts.<\/p>\n<h3>Sublet<\/h3>\n<p>Renting your holiday home when you\u2019re not using it. Many parks offer managed schemes, but you\u2019ll need suitable insurance.<\/p>\n<h3>Twin unit<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2025 Regal Autograph static caravan\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Regal-Autograph-extgerior-Image-courtesy-of-Regal-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A lodge or holiday home that arrives in two halves and is joined together on-site for a wider layout.<\/p>\n<h3>UPVC cladding<\/h3>\n<p>A low-maintenance exterior finish commonly used on modern caravans and lodges.<\/p>\n<h3>Veranda<\/h3>\n<p>See Decking \u2013 often raised and fenced, offering outdoor living space.<\/p>\n<h3>Water ingress<\/h3>\n<p>When rainwater leaks into the structure of your static caravan or holiday lodge\u2013 often through seams or failed seals.<\/p>\n<h3>Winterisation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7824\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Draining down_opening taps\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Draining-down_opening-taps-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The process of preparing your holiday home for the winter, including draining down, disconnecting services, avoiding damp, and securing the property.<\/p>\n<h3>Wraparound seating<\/h3>\n<p>Fixed corner lounge seating, maximising space and providing a sociable layout.<\/p>\n<h3>Have we missed anything?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s plenty of holiday park and static caravan lingo out there! If you think we\u2019ve missed an important term that could help others, let us know in the comments below and we\u2019ll update our glossary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve created a handy glossary of the most commonly used static caravan and holiday park jargon to help you feel right at home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":13537,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[288,1974,1973,7,1972],"class_list":["post-15845","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leisuredays-insurance-news","tag-holiday-park","tag-holiday-park-jargon","tag-jargon","tag-static-caravan","tag-static-caravan-jargon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Static caravan and holiday park 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