An Enfield outdoor store has noticed a large rise in demand for caravan equipment and cold weather gear over the past few weeks.
Outdoor Bits, which is located in Green Lanes, told the Enfield Independent that it has recorded a surge in sales of up to 30 per cent since the recent blizzard conditions descended on the UK.
Director David Burley explained that gas-related heating products have been selling well, while batteries for cars and motorhomes have proven popular due to the cold weather.
“Snowbelts, which are like snowchains, and shovels [have also been selling well],” he told the newspaper.
“We’re probably up 25 to 30 per cent on sales over what we would expect for this time of year.”
Mr Burley added that the recession has also boosted caravan-related sales as Brits look more at holidaying in the UK to save cash.
Tooled Up – another local store- also revealed that sales of heating products, flasks, torches, shovels and even chainsaws have almost doubled since the snowstorms began.
Meanwhile, the Association of British Insurers has urged caravan owners to avoid leaving their motor with the engine running to defrost snow or ice on the windshield.
