Here at Shield Total Insurance, we are constantly on the lookout for those handy additions that can make life on the road and on site both easier and more enjoyable.
In a market that’s packed full of clever gadgets and gizmos, it can be difficult to choose which ones are the best. But don’t you worry; we’ve given it a good go!
Here are the 15 must-have accessories and gadgets for your camping holiday this year, as chosen by the Shield Total Insurance team.
Pro-tec Towing Jacket
Launched at the NEC Show back in February (2018), the Towing Jacket is a unique two-piece construction th...
At Shield Total Insurance we’ve noticed that in the last few years, dash cams have grown rapidly in popularity.
In fact, sales of dashboard cameras in the year 2015 had soared by more than 900% and the market has been growing steadily since then. With these handy devices becoming even more clever, affordable and portable, motorhomers such as yourselves are turning to tech in order to keep record of any incidents.
So, which are the best dashboard cameras on the market today? We’ve picked our 5 favourites for you lucky campers …
Shield Total Insurance is proud to have won a second Gold Trusted Service award in as many years, highlighting our ongoing dedication to our customers and the service we provide.
Independent customer feedback platform Feefo exists to help listen and learn from genuine feedback and we are extremely delighted to accept their most coveted award.
In terms of what this means for our customers, it’s another string to our bow in the way of delivering outstanding service. We can add this to our 5 Star Defaqto Rating for Touring Caravan Insurance and our ServiceMark Accreditation from the Ins...
We are delighted to announce that our Touring Caravan Insurance product has been given a Defaqto 5 Star Rating for what is now the seventh year in a row.
We are extremely proud of this achievement as we feel it highlights that we provide one of the highest quality offerings in the market today. This is because Defaqto Star Ratings are the most trusted expert assessment of products and propositions as they are based on facts not opinions.
To find out more, please visit defaqto.com
From complete wraparound storage protection, through to handy products that shield vulnerable parts of your unit when pitched up or on the go, caravan covers come in various forms and have specific jobs to do.So what type of cover do you need? Here, we highlight the various types of product on the market and explain how they might be useful.
1. A full caravan cover
What is it?
A fabric covering that fits around your entire caravan. Especially if a caravan is exposed to the elements when not in use (on a drive, for instance), a full cover provides useful protection from all the ri...
Living in the city carries certain perks. There’s wifi almost everywhere, and you’re never more than 10 minutes from a decent coffee. Your lunch options are indulgent, and you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a bar to suit the mood you’re in.
But when was the last time you went through a full day without worrying about places you had to be, queuing for lunch, or checking your phone? Do you remember what it’s like to breathe fresh, clean air or feel sand between your toes?
It’s hard to unlearn city life, but paying nature a visit is a wonderful reminder that life is about m...
There are two important elements involved in taking care of a trailer tent: making sure the fabric sections stay dry when stored, clean and in good condition, while ensuring the trailer is in good working order. From top to bottom, here are the maintenance and storage essentials…
Fabric care
Keep it clean
To maintain its waterproofing qualities, the fabric of your trailer tent must be breathable - i.e. the fibres need to be able to expand and contract freely, to plug holes and to prevent water ingress. If the fabric is contaminated, it can lose its integrity and this can result in leaks...
In terms of caravan design, things tend to be a little different on the continent - especially when it comes to width. So should you take a closer look at European brands for your next purchase? Here are some points to consider…
European caravan brands and the UK
According to The National Caravan Council, the UK has the largest tourer manufacturing base in Europe, and 98% of all new tourers sold in the UK are homegrown. Look around a typical camp site in this country and you’ll find that British names still dominate. But increasingly, alongside the likes of Bailey and Elddis, you’ll prob...
In our video "guide to trailer tents" John Fletcher of Camperlands Ltd kindly provides a demonstration of the popular Camp-let Concorde trailer tent. This essential guide is sure to appeal to Shield customers looking for a cheaper alternative to the conventional touring caravan. You can even find out what the respected outdoor leisure journalist, Andrew Jenkinson has to say about this lightweight trailer!
The fact that trailer tents are compact, convenient and easy to transport makes them an ideal camping option. Unfortunately, these benefits can also mean that they are an attractive target for thieves, too. Is your trailer tent safe from theft, from fire and from the elements? Here’s how to achieve peace of mind…
Trailer tents and theft protection
With an unsecured trailer tent, it’s relatively easy for a thief to wheel it away, hitch it up and make a quick getaway - even with a small car. To prevent this, you should take steps to immobilise the unit. You should also think carefully abou...
