What is a Private Sale?
A private sale means that your caravan is sold to another individual who will keep the caravan on the park and use it for their own holidays. You'll generally get more money by selling this way, as opposed to selling offsite to a trader or by selling it back to the park — who will put a big profit on top and sell it again.
Your Pitch Licence
The caravan is yours to sell, but the pitch it occupies is generally owned by the park operator and you'll need to check your pitch licence to see what the terms of re-sale are. If the licence says you can sell it, there may be a clause that states the park are entitled to a percentage of the sale price. If the licence says it can't be re-sold, you'll generally need to sell it "offsite".
Caravan traders will be able to arrange a sale to remove it from site. A caravan sold on site is generally worth more than one sold off-site, so it's always worth checking your licence terms first.
Key Costs & Requirements
There are a number of practical considerations to keep in mind when pricing and preparing your caravan for private sale.
The park may charge a percentage of the sale price as a selling commission — take this into consideration when pricing your caravan.
Most sites insist on up-to-date gas and electric safety certificates before a sale can complete. Arrange these in advance to avoid delays.
In most cases you cannot transfer your site fees to a new buyer. Instead the park will refund yours, and charge the buyer separately for the remainder of the current year.