Once you’ve chosen the right motorhome for you and worked out how you’re financing your purchase, the next thing to tick off the list is arranging motorhome insurance. Unlike towing a caravan, you can’t simply drive a motorhome on your car insurance – you will require a specialist motorhome insurance policy.
Read on to find out more about motorhome insurance, the different coverage levels and the things you should consider!
There are three different levels of motorhome insurance to choose from, each offering different levels of cover. As with car and home insurance, the more comprehensive policies are costlier, so it’s important that you choose the right amount of coverage for your needs and budget.
Third-Party Only: This is the lowest level of cover offered and it strictly covers third party damage or injury caused by you whilst driving. In order to legally drive a motorhome in the UK, this is the minimum level of cover you’ll need.
Third-Party Fire & Theft: In addition to the elements covered in the third party policy, this level of cover also protects you against damage caused by fire and theft.
Fully Comprehensive: As the name suggests, this is the most comprehensive level of cover available. This type of policy provides cover for third party damage and injury, as well as a wide range of incidents, including accidental damage, fire, theft and vandalism.
As motorhomes (and campervans) are vehicles you can also live in, when you insure them, you’re typically covering the contents as well as the vehicle itself. Check the specifics of your policy to see whether you are covered. If not, you’ll need to take out a separate policy. It’s best to work out how much contents cover you require by estimating the worth of your equipment and the things you’ll be taking with you so that you know how much coverage you’ll need.
Please note, unless you’ve declared the vehicle as SORN, you’re legally required to have a motorhome insurance policy.
Whilst we do not sell motorhome insurance policies, we can recommend a few insurance providers.
Caravan Guard: This provider offers campervan and motorhome insurance policies, with a number of benefits to protect your vehicle and cover it whilst you’re touring in the UK or Europe – or whilst it’s being used by family and friends.
Safe Guard: With a variety of campervan and motorhome insurance policies available, this insurance provider offers comprehensive cover for caravans and vehicles up to 10 years old, with UK and EU coverage and optional breakdown cover.
Why Choose
Here at the award-winning Tamar Caravan centre, the Home of Adventure, we really do have everything you need for your caravanning adventures all under one roof!
A great selection of new and quality used caravans, awnings, caravan accessories, an AWS Approved Service Centre, an online shop, and a friendly, knowledgeable team who really care about what we do – and are looking forward to welcoming and helping you with any queries you may have.
Tamar Caravan Centre is proud and delighted to have won the Swift ‘Approved Dealer of the Year’ award in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
With four decades of experience in the caravan industry, our friendly team is both knowledgeable and trusted.
We have the largest indoor caravan showroom in the South West, open all year round, with over 100 factory fresh new and used leisure vehicles in stock.
We take great care to provide a comprehensive and thorough aftercare service, as well as a comprehensive handover when you collect your caravan.
Our 8-bay service centre workshop is AWS approved, so our work is approved by the majority of manufacturers.
Fully stocked Parts and Accessories shop.
Our average review score is 4.8 across several platforms, giving you peace of mind that we consistently give high levels of service.
If you have any questions about our services, products, caravans, campervans or promotions, please contact us!
Tamar Caravans & Motorhomes The Warehouse Marshall Road Plympton Plymouth Devon PL7 1YB
