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Quote: Originally posted by simon23 on 15/3/2009

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well we are thinking of starting a mobile caravan valeting firm for inside and out side valeting of vans will bring all our own water products etc was wondering what any one thought!!!!

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Simon, any chance you can come to Reading? 

It's ok for people who can keep their caravan at home, but if like us you can't and there are no washing facilities where the caravan is stored it would be a fantastic idea, also were not getting any younger so cleaning a caravan can be really hard work, so I would definately use you about 3 times a year.

Though you must remember you can't use a pressure washer on a caravan, that's the difference with car valeting companies they pressure wash cars.

i think its a great idea, i actually considered it myself.i advertised locally however and got zero response.daresay if you got your details round the local storage facilities or seasonal pitches on site you may do better than me who really only went in halfheartedly on the off chance of making a few quid.

good luck if you go for it !!

hi Some good advice so far. It is seasonal so you need another service to run along side such as cars or domestic carpet cleaning. Also as already stated stay away from pressure washers. Be aware some sites and storage sites will not let you on.

Best advice is to get along to your local government run course for new business start up. It is free and covers all aspects of a business

http://www.thebestof.co.uk/local/falkirk/business-guide/feature/caravan-valet-services/13823

Check this out, I have been running it for eight years feel free to contact me if you want more info. Due to health problems I am actually looking to move on. So there may be equipment etc available.

Simon - there is someone already doing this in/around the Leeds area - they advertise at the site where we store our van.  I'm sorry I don't know their name, but will have a look at the advert up there next time we go to the storage site.  I wouldn't want you going to any expense if there is already someone who has cornered the market.