Caravans North

Freedom Caravans dealership based in Bradford, West Yorkshire

Caravans North operates as an official stockist of new and used Freedom caravans, presenting itself as the official Freedom Caravans dealership for the north of England. The business is run under Caravans North Ltd and sells across the whole of the UK, with customers reported as far north as Inverness. It also offers a delivery service to those areas.

The company states that it regularly exhibits at shows in England, Scotland and Wales throughout the year, and directs enquiries to its team for the current show calendar. Stands 44, 106 and 51 are mentioned in relation to its show presence.

The Freedom range on offer

The catalogue of new and used models listed on the site comprises five Freedom models:

• Jetstream First Class
• Jetstream Twin Sport
• Sunseeker
• Microlite Discovery LE
• Microlite Sport

Alongside the caravans themselves, the dealership lists optional extras, warranty and motor movers fitted as part of its offer. It also publishes buying advice organised by caravan type, covering small caravans, teardrop caravans, pop top caravans, two-berth caravans, small GRP or fibreglass caravans and folding caravans.

Arguments the company makes for the Freedom brand

In a section explaining why customers choose Freedom caravans, the business highlights four points: they are lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, they weigh under 750kg and can therefore be towed by any car, they are presented as guaranteed leak-free, and they are described as holding excellent retention value. These are the company's own claims rather than independent findings.

The site also includes a section headed "What The Press Say", although the material available does not detail its contents.

Awning option to extend living space

Among the accessories promoted is an awning manufactured by Bradcot. According to the description, it is made of synthetic material with front and side zip-out panels and lightweight fibreglass poles. It is offered with one or two optional bedroom extensions, an optional breathable floor covering and an optional inner tent that provides up to three bed spaces.

Buying back used Freedom caravans

Beyond sales, Caravans North states that it purchases used Freedom caravans and will collect them free of charge. Any age or model is considered, and the company says it will beat any genuine valuation. Neil is named as the contact for sellers.

Servicing and workshop

The business provides servicing for Freedom caravans, including a mobile caravan servicing option. Service bookings are handled through a separate workshop location in Low Moor, Bradford, sharing a building with ROTOR Technical Services.

Finance and insurance

Finance is offered on all new caravans. Caravans North Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Auto Finance Online Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under FRN 832181. Auto Finance Online Ltd acts as a credit broker rather than a lender, and Caravans North introduces customers only to that firm, which pays it a commission based on a percentage of the total finance taken; the amount is to be disclosed before any credit agreement is signed. The site also refers to an Initial Disclosure Document.

On insurance, the company states that it obtains large discounts for all its customers and invites enquiries through a dedicated section.

Showroom visits and customer referrals

Viewings at the Bradford showroom are by appointment only. The company notes that many of its regular customers are willing to show their own caravans to prospective buyers, an option it presents as a way to save travelling to the showroom.