Caravan Insurance Blog

Towing Your Touring Caravan

2010-03-24T02:18:00.000-07:00

Drivers who passed their test before 1st January 2007 are all able to tow according to their driving licence, any one who passed after this date must contact the DVLA to see what restrictions their licence includes. Quite commonly, trailers and caravans over a certain weight need a further licence for permission to tow on the road. Although you do not need any experience in order to tow a small caravan, we advise that a towing caravan course may come in handy for those of you new to caravanning or with very little towing experience.

These courses are designed to help you practice towing a large trailer or caravan and helps inexperienced drivers to get some knowledge over the basics and builds confidence of towing on the roads.

These courses cover the principles of towing including any legal aspects, weights, and loading. They also explain the importance of having an appropriate tow vehicle .More practical aspects include towing in straight lines, reversing in narrow roads, manoeuvring a caravan onto a pitch and preventing any disasters such as ‘jack knifing’.

There are normally two options of course available. These include on a 1-2-1 basis or in small groups. Locations vary but are available nationwide and vary in price depending on the provider.

Further details are available online and are run by various different driving schools.

Seasonal Touring Caravan Insurance

2010-03-08T01:15:00.000-08:00

Many people are buying touring caravans and leaving them on on one site for the whole season. This is very common in Brean in Somerset. www.northamfarm.co.uk have a huge number of seasonal pitches with customers who leave caravans on site for the whole year.

www.caravan-insurance.co.uk understand the market and have reduced our normal touring caravan insurance rates to account for the no road risk element. Our seasonal touring caravan insurance premiums start from just £115.00.

These rates are not available on-line so please do give us a call on 0800 614 849 and mention to our sales team that you do not tow the caravan on the road and you will receive these beneficial rates.

Caravan Security

2010-02-21T06:31:00.000-08:00

Hitch locks are a superb deterrent to the opportunist thief. They prevent caravans from being quickly hitched up and towed away.

Some hitch locks come with a built in tamper alarm which sounds upon an attempt to remove the device.

If you are looking at your caravan security it is well worth considering corner steady locks as well. These lock down the rear corner steadies of you touring caravan. This prevents the front of the touring caravan from being raised.

As with wheel clamps, many insurance companies insist on them being a minimum level of caravan security in order to validate an insurance policy.

A wheel clamp is a simple devise to use and can be fitted in seconds. Wheel clamps help deter thiefs as they take time to remove and therefore increases the chances of them being caught.

When buying a wheel clamp the heavier and harder it is to get onto the wheel, the more difficult it will be for the thief to remove. You must also remember that you will have to take your wheel clamp on holiday with you so take your time when choosing your wheel clamp.

CRiS Registration

2010-02-19T03:19:00.000-08:00

All caravans manufactured since 1992 by National Caravan Council members are recorded by CRiS on a national database by their unique 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). This VIN and the caravan description are recorded on a Touring Caravan Registration Document, which is sent to the caravan's registered keeper, once it has been registerd with CRiS after the purchase of the touring caravan. Even if you own a pre-1992 caravan, or imported your own caravan into the UK, you can still register it with CRiS yourself.

You can apply for your caravan to be CRiS registered and electronically tagged. This can be done by contacting CRiS on 01722 411430 or email cris.uk@hpi.co.uk for further information.

If you insure your touring caravan at www.caravan-insurance.co.uk or www.parkhomeinsurance.com you will be required to provide the 17 digit CRiS Vehicle Identification Number.

Boat & Caravan Show NEC 23rd-28th Feb 2010

2010-02-17T03:36:00.000-08:00

www.caravan-insurance.co.uk will be at the Boat & Caravan Show at the NEC. Please do come and visit our stand in
Hall 4 Number 4204 to obtain a free no obligation quotation for either a touring caravan or static caravan.

There is a huge amont to see at the show this year. A lot caravan manufacturers are launching new models. Many of the caravan dealers will be offering huge discounts trying to get that elusive sale.

More information regarding the show can be found at www.boatandcaravan.co.uk

Should you not be able to make it to the show please remember that you can always visit our website www.caravan-insurance.co.uk or if you would prefer to talk to someone please call us free on 0800 614 849 and speak to our UK based call centre.

5th Wheel Insurance / Fith Wheel Insurance

2010-02-16T07:55:00.001-08:00

Many Insurance Brokers are able to not cover insurance for 5th Wheels. At www.caravan-insurance.co.uk we know exactly what a 5th wheel is and it comes with all the benefits of our touring caravan insurance policy.

As many 5th Wheel owners go abroad we offer a generous 180 days European cover. This can be extended to 365 Days for a further £15.00.

We offer New for Old cover for up to 10 years on a 5th Wheel Policy.

Please do give us a ring for a competitive quotation on 0800 614 849 or visit www.caravan-insurance.co.uk

Caravan Insurance

2010-02-16T05:35:00.000-08:00

The Caravan season has now started in ernest. The phones have started buzzing again which is great.

Now is the time to look at your Caravan Insurance. www.caravan-insurance.co.uk has just launched, and has some great products. Touring Caravan Insurance, Static Caravan Insurance and Park Home Insurance.

www.caravan-insurance.co.uk offers a 15% discount on all premiums if you are a member of a Caravan Club this includes members of the Compass Owners Club and any other Caravan Club that is a member of ACCEO. (Association Caravan Club Exempt Organisations)

As well as giving you information about caravan insurance we will also be looking at new caravan models and caravan parks around the country. If you visit any caravan site and feel you want to shout about it please do let us know and we will share this with other keen caravanners.