Selling a Carnaby Static Caravan: Value and Seller Guide

Selling a Carnaby static caravan or lodge? You are selling a holiday home from a Bridlington builder that has been making them since 1976 and is still trading in its 50th year. That long, steady history means Carnaby units of almost every age are on UK parks, from well-used 2000s statics to near-new lodges, and the right way to sell depends a lot on which one you have.

As Static Caravan Buyer, we buy statics and lodges across the UK. This guide starts with the questions owners ask us first, then looks at the thing that most often decides a Carnaby sale: whether it can stay on its pitch. After that it covers model names, what buyers check and how the brand is seen. It is a seller's guide, not a brochure or a quote, and your own licence agreement is what applies to you.

Selling a Carnaby: quick answers

• Can I sell my Carnaby? Yes. Carnaby is still trading, the badge is well regarded, and there is demand for tidy used Carnabys on and off parks.
• What is it worth? That depends on model, year, size, specification (for example an Ultrawarm pack) and condition, and on whether it stays on the pitch. A free valuation. gives you a real figure; our guide to what your static caravan is worth explains the basics.
• Can it stay on the park? That is your park's decision under your licence agreement. Newer Carnabys usually can if there is time left on the licence; older ones may meet an age policy. See park age limits explained.
• Will the park charge commission? Many parks charge commission on a sale where the caravan stays on the pitch, at a rate set in your agreement. Whether anything applies when it leaves the park depends on your agreement, so ask in writing.
• Can a trader collect it? Usually, yes, within the park's rules on hauliers and disconnection. Lodges and twin units need more planning; see our twin unit collection guide.
• What if it is old? An older Carnaby that cannot stay on its park may still have value off-site or through export to Europe.
• What fees and removal costs apply? Typically any outstanding pitch fees, a park disconnection charge if the park makes one, transport, and for lodges possibly crane hire and decking removal.

Can your Carnaby stay on the park when you sell?

The Carnaby name helps, but four practical factors move the figure far more than the badge alone.

Age

Statics lose value over time, and age limits on parks make that sharper. A Carnaby that still looks smart but is close to your park's replacement age will attract fewer private buyers on that pitch, because they want usable years ahead of them. Our guide to park age limits explains how these rules work, and do static caravans depreciate? covers the wider picture.

Condition and damp

Soft floors, swollen boards, black mould, failed seals and tired soft furnishings all pull offers down. Damp is the biggest single issue. If you know about it, say so early. Our article on how condition changes your offer price goes into more detail.

Park rules

Your licence agreement decides whether you can sell on the pitch, what commission the park takes and whether the caravan has to leave. Some parks only allow sales through their own sales office. Others are happy for a buyer to collect. Check your paperwork before you set your heart on a particular route.

Haulage and access

If the caravan is leaving the park, someone has to pay to disconnect it, lift or tow it out and transport it. A 12ft-wide Carnaby on an easy pitch near the park entrance is a simpler job than a 13ft-wide Envoy squeezed between trees and decking at the back of the site. Lodges such as the Chantry, Grantley or Glenmoor are a different conversation again. Every extra cost of collection comes off what a buyer can pay.

Finding your Carnaby model and year

Carnaby has used a lot of names over 50 years. The list below only includes models we could confirm in trade reviews, the manufacturer's own range or used sale listings. The years are when each model appeared in those sources, not full production runs, so treat them as a rough guide.

• 1980s: Crown, Ranchero and Trio. You will rarely see these on parks now because of age.
• 2000s to early 2010s: Belvedere (a 2007 example appeared on a used listing), Melrose (reviewed in 2009 and still in the range in 2026), Ridgeway and Essence (2010), Rosedale (2011), Finesse (2012), Aspire (2013) and the 40ft x 13ft Willow (2014).
• Mid 2010s: Oakdale (reviewed in 2016 with eight size and layout options), Helmsley and Serenade (2016), the 40ft x 13ft Envoy and the Stamford Lodge (2017), Ashdale and Hainsworth (2018).
• 2020 onwards: Silverdale and Chantry Lodge (2020), Langham and Glenmoor Lodge (2022), Highgrove (2023), Bayview (2025), Carrington and Grantley Lodge (2026).

Carnaby's current range also includes the Lakehouse Lodge and Breakaway, plus Oakdale and Ashdale variants such as the Outlook and Centre Lounge versions. If you are not sure which model you own, look for the manufacturer's plate, usually near the door or inside a cupboard. Make, model, year, length and width tell a buyer far more than a guess from memory.

What a buyer looks for on a used Carnaby

Every used static gets the same basic once-over, but there are a few Carnaby-specific points worth knowing before anyone views yours.

Chassis type

Many Carnaby statics left the factory on a painted steel chassis with galvanised legs or corner steadies, with a fully galvanised chassis as an optional extra. Reviews of the Oakdale, Envoy, Highgrove, Bayview and 2026 Melrose all describe it this way, while the 2022 Langham was reviewed with a galvanised chassis. If yours is on a coastal park, buyers will look underneath for rust. If you know you paid for the galvanised upgrade, say so.

Cladding and roof

Aluminium cladding was standard on many Carnaby models, with uPVC, real timber and Canexel options on others. Buyers look for dents, faded panels and tired timber. The steel pantile roof sheets are durable, but gutters, seals and the edges of the roof are where leaks start.

Insulation, glazing and heating

Older and value models sometimes had double glazing and central heating as options rather than standard. Find out what your caravan has, and whether it has the Ultrawarm or Ultra Warm Plus pack. A warm, double-glazed Carnaby with working central heating is easier to sell, especially on parks with longer seasons.

Build standard

Most Carnaby statics are built to the EN 1647 holiday standard. Some models, including the Envoy and Highgrove, were offered with the BS 3632 residential specification as an option. If yours was built to BS 3632, mention it, because it can widen the pool of interested buyers.

Why the Carnaby name helps

When buyers talk about Carnaby, the words that come up most are solid, practical and good value. Trade reviews over the years have praised the brand's build quality, and a 2026 review of the Melrose summed it up as solid value from a trusted name.

A few design points help a used Carnaby stand out:

• Head room. Carnaby says its range uses 7ft-high walls with vaulted ceilings, which makes the living space feel bigger than the footprint suggests.
• Warmth upgrades. Many models were offered with Carnaby's Ultrawarm or Ultra Warm Plus insulation packs. On some, such as the 2017 Envoy, the Ultrawarm pack came as standard.
• Branded appliances. Carnaby specifies branded white goods in its kitchens, which buyers tend to notice.

Because Carnaby builds in smaller numbers than the biggest Hull makers, there are fewer on the market at any one time. That cuts both ways. A tidy Carnaby can feel a little special on a park full of familiar names. On the other hand, some private buyers know the brand less well, so honest photos and a clear description matter more. If you want a feel for how the bigger brands compare, our Willerby brand guide is a useful contrast.

Fifty years of Carnaby in Bridlington

Carnaby Caravans Limited was incorporated in January 1976 and is still trading today from Lancaster Road on the Carnaby Industrial Estate, just outside Bridlington. Companies House lists the company as active, with caravan manufacture as its business. In 2021 the group was reorganised under a new holding company, with long-standing director Nigel Smailes still in place. There has been no collapse or change of name along the way, so the Carnaby badge on a 2008 caravan belongs to the same business that builds new homes today.

Trade press suggests the roots go back a little further. A 2025 Leisuredays review notes that the business started out as Apollo Caravans in 1972, before moving from a Hull factory to the Carnaby estate and rebranding.

Carnaby has never chased the biggest volumes. The same Leisuredays review describes it as a maker of quality models with a loyal following rather than a mass producer. In the 1980s it built the Crown, a popular lower-priced holiday caravan, and today its range runs from family statics up to lodges such as the Grantley Lodge.

How we work out a cash offer

A cash buyer is not paying the price on a park sales board. We work out what the caravan is realistically worth once it leaves the pitch, then take off the cost of collection, transport, any repairs and the time it takes to find it a new home, whether in the UK or through our European export channels.

That is why a cash figure can sit below a hopeful private asking price and still be the better deal. There are no adverts, no viewings and no waiting for a buyer the park will approve. We help with the park paperwork, and payment is made on collection day before the caravan is loaded.

Getting your Carnaby ready to sell

1. Find the plate. Note the model, year, length and width.
2. Gather paperwork. Purchase documents, service records, gas and electrical certificates, and your licence agreement.
3. Deep clean. Kitchen, bathroom, windows and carpets make a real difference to photos.
4. Check for damp. Look around windows, door frames and corners after wet weather.
5. Photograph in daylight. All four sides outside, plus every room inside.
6. Note the extras. Galvanised chassis, Ultrawarm pack, double glazing, central heating, decking.
7. Speak to the park early about selling routes, fees and removal.

Carnaby FAQs

Is Carnaby still trading? Yes. Carnaby Caravans Limited is an active company and still builds holiday homes and lodges in Bridlington.

Is a Carnaby worth more than other brands? Not automatically. A well-kept Carnaby can attract good interest, but age, condition, size and park rules matter more than the brand.

My Carnaby is quite old. Is it still worth selling? Often, yes. Older units can still have value off-site or abroad, depending on condition. The only way to know is to get it valued.

Do you buy Carnaby lodges as well as statics? Yes. We buy statics and lodges of all sizes across the UK. Just tell us the size and model when you ask for a valuation.

Free valuation for Carnaby owners

If you are ready to find out what your Carnaby is worth, ask us for a free, no-obligation valuation. Tell us the model, year, size, park and condition and we will give you an honest figure. We help with the park paperwork, and payment is made on collection day before the caravan is loaded. If your caravan is too old to stay on its park, it may still have value off-site or through export markets in Europe. We aim to contact you within 24 hours and aim to make an offer within 48 hours after contact, but we do not guarantee either.

Call 0800 644 5000 or request your free valuation online.