Article by Roger Jones
There are two things people may mean when they refer to UK caravan insurance:
caravan insurance that is purchasable in the UK (and which is, therefore, governed by UK law);
caravan insurance that is only applicable in the UK.
Caravan insurance applicable in the UK
If you have an insurance policy that provides only UK caravan insurance, then that may mean that if you have a mobile caravan (typically a touring caravan or motorhome), you will be unable to take it outside of UK national borders.
In such a situation, you may be able to purchase additional insurance that will allow you to use your caravan outside of the UK for a specified period and possibly only in specified countries.
Alternatively, some caravan insurance policies automatically provide continental cover though the nature of that cover may vary from one policy to another and it may be advisable to carefully check the detail.
Note that sometimes, some policies may specify UK mainland meaning that UK offshore islands and Northern Ireland may be excluded. This might even be an issue in theory with Anglesey which is bridge connected but geographically an offshore island.
Such nuances may be unusual but they are well worth looking at in advance with any policy that is restricted to UK only.
General UK caravan insurance
General caravan insurance cover sold in the UK, is typically aimed at specific types of caravan.
The classic categories typically used by insurance providers are:
touring caravans; static caravans; motorhomes; trailer tents; park homes.
At times, some caravans may be hybrids that are not easily categorised as per the above (e.g. a small motorhome that has a separately-attached articulated and towed accommodation module) - in such cases you may need the advice of an insurance provider to understand what category it comes into.
Cover is typically available for the caravan/vehicle, its contents and possibly third-party liability.
Some policies may offer cover for external fitments such as awnings.
All insurance typically carries terms and conditions and that will also apply to caravan insurance.
For example, you may find that some policies may not cover the fridge contents of touring caravans and policies providing motorhome insurance may explicitly exclude using the vehicle for commuting.
These terms and conditions form the basis of the contract (i.e. the policy) between you and the insurance provider. They may have a significant effect on your ability to make a claim and as a result, it makes sense to make sure that you have read them carefully before you decide to purchase a policy.
UK caravan insurance is something that can provide you with the confidence to really enjoy your caravan, safe in the knowledge that your investment is protected.
About the Author
Roger is the Editor of the UK's first Caravan insurance comparison website, http://www.caravanquoter.co.uk. Our easy to use site allows you to get multiple quotes from specialist brokers for static caravan insurance
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