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If you’re like me and your first venture into owning a caravan saw you take a path down the pre-owned route, buying a newer touring caravan model was seemingly just a pipe dream. I too lusted after...
View Buying a new touring caravan
 
Thinking of taking the plunge and buying a brand new motorhome? Read on, because the following might not only save you thousands of pounds, it could give you a whole lot more peace of mind. Here...
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Owning a holiday caravan in your favourite locality can be a worthy investment. We give some sound advice on making your dream come true. There are great choices in holiday homes with prices starting...
View Buying a new static caravan
 
Park homes today are set in some of the most attractive parts of the UK. They are fast becoming popular with retired and semi-retired folk. Some park homes are just a few months old when they come...
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As all true caravan aficionados will agree, a caravan is quite simply the best kind of holiday accommodation; a true hotel-on-wheels packed with all the comforts of home and a view you can change whenever...
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Taking the first few steps on the path to becoming a caravanning genius can be a challenging experience.The caravan insurance may have fallen easily into place, thank you very much Shield Total Insurance,...
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There are many factors to consider when buying your first caravan – the choice of manufacturer, the choice of model, the number of berths etc… thank goodness that one of the easiest...
View Buying the right tow car
 
It’s every caravan buyer’s worst nightmare. You think you’ve got the bargain buy of the year, you’ve bought your caravan insurance through Shield Total Insurance, and you’re...
View How to avoid a stolen caravan
 
We are often asked by our Shield caravan insurance customers - where is the best place to buy a second hand touring caravan? Buy privately or go via a caravan dealership? In the following...
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Before choosing your touring caravan, there are steps you may need to take in order to pass certain rules and regulations that enable you to tow. Then you’ll have to decide on exactly what you...
View Which caravan is right for me?
 
These days, the value for money of the so-called “staycation” has attracted a new generation of caravanners, many with young children, snapping up second-hand tourers to make their stretched...
View Caravan buyers checklist
 
There’s more to caravan buying than going out and flashing the cash when you’re after a quality caravan. Here are some things you should consider when making that caravan purchasing decision:  What...
View Caravan buying factors