Self Build Motorhome Insurance

Are you looking for cheap self build Motorhome Insurance?  We are recognised throughout the outdoor leisure industry for our great Motorhome Insurance deals on camper vans, coach built motorhomes and professionally converted panel vans. Unlike a large number of other Motorhome Insurance providers, we also specialise in the insurance for self build motorhomes and self build motorcaravans, tailoring the policy cover to suit your individual needs.

When searching for insurance for your panel van conversion or campervan conversion, you may be surprised at the variety of related categories used to describe this specialist type of Motorhome Insurance.  Here are just a few:

• self build camper insurance, self build campervan insurance, self build motorhome insurance, self build motor caravan insurance and self build camper conversion insurance
• DIY motorhome insurance, DIY campervan insurance or DIY self build insurance
• home built camper van insurance

It is important to find an insurance underwriter that has the experience, knowledge and understanding of the detailed steps and time involved to successfully complete such a DIY self build motorhome project.  At Shield Total Insurance, we can insure your vehicle as a Motorhome from the onset of the policy, meaning no expensive engineer reports upon completion of the conversion, or complications when trying to amend the Motorhome Insurance policy from a van to a Motorhome.

For home converted vehicles we stipulate that the conversion must be completed within 120 days from the inception date of the motorhome insurance policy and have the following permanent (non removable) fixtures and fittings:

• Bed with a minimum length of 6 feet
• Horizontal sliding side door or an outward opening rear / side door
• Seating area for diners to sit round a detachable or fixed table
• Permanent installation to house a water container
• Wardrobes or cupboards
• Fixed gas or electric hob or microwave
• At least one side window

On completion you will be required to complete and return a Declaration Form confirming your converted self build motorcaravan meets the above criteria.  In addition, we will require four photographs of the completed van conversion (two of the interior and two of the exterior), of which the exterior photographs must include your registration number.

Any commercial vehicle that is in the process of being converted should be insured at the purchase price until the panel van conversion is completed.

You will then be required to advise what the new market value should be and provide supporting purchase receipts. An additional premium may be required and your Motorhome Insurance excess may increase depending on the revised market value.