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10 Reasons Travel Lovers Should Consider Buying a Caravan

The adventure of getting away as a family these days seems more appealing than ever. Buying a caravan is a new adventure to help you do this. Caravans have changed a lot since they started appearing in Britain. The first house on wheels arrived in 1885, and Britain has had a love affair with caravans ever since. Around a million Britons have a caravan or motorhome. Are you thinking of becoming one of them? Buying a caravan has many advantages. Let's take a look at ten reasons why you should take this seriously.

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General Touring Caravan Insurance: Everything You Need to Know

Don’t let an unforeseen event sideline your touring caravan weekend getaway. If you purchase a new caravan, it’s vital to protect yourself from a variety of unfortunate possibilities. But, there are a few things that you should know so that you can make an informed decision about investing in caravan insurance. Caravan insurance isn’t like car insurance. You don’t need to have caravan insurance to take your caravan on the road as a third party policy will likely cover you on your car insurance. Yet, caravan insurance is s a type of speciality insurance that can save you from considerable losse...

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6 Reasons Why You Need Insurance For Camping

Few things in life are more refreshing than experiencing forests, mountains and fresh air. Camping is a popular way for many to appreciate nature. After an exciting day of hiking, biking, boating or other adventures, what could be better than sitting by the campfire? However, there is one tiny detail many campers overlook when planning their trips, namely the insurance for camping. Even if your equipment is in excellent condition, the weather is perfect, or you take precautions to stay safe, the situation can always take a turn for the worse. The camping equipment, whether it’s a tent, camp...

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Staying Covered: How To Find The Right Pop-Up Camper Insurance

We love camping in the UK. Over 15 million camping and caravanning trips were taken in 2015, according to the Great Britain Tourism Survey. One step up from loading your car, 4X4, or van with camping equipment and hitting the road is the tow-behind pop-up camper or trailer tent. Pop-up campers can cost anywhere from £1,000 for a used camper to £20,000 for a new camper, making them affordable to almost everyone. Once you have invested in your camping trip comfort, do you need pop-up camper insurance? What is camper insurance and what does it cover? Keep reading for the answers to these qu...

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Agreed Value Cover: All you need to know

There are times when the regular insurance cover for your caravan, motorhome or campervan isn’t suitable. You may feel that getting back what you paid is the most important thing in the event of a total loss. What’s the answer? Agreed value cover is insurance which could be more suitable for you. Read on to learn more.

What is Agreed Value Cover?

The agreed value insurance (sometimes referred to as the "guaranteed value") provides for the following in the event of a total loss: an amount that you and the insurer have already agreed. For example, a caravan covered under the agreed value...

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Static Caravan Insurance: Make sure you have the right cover

Would you like to insure your static caravan, but you don't know about the insurance offered? If so, we are here to tell you why you should insure your static caravan to save you stress from all possible hazards.

Static Caravan Insurance: What Is It?

If you have a permanently-sited caravan you will want to look into static caravan insurance. Your caravan is considered permanently installed if it has an electrical connection and plumbing. If you have a permanent caravan, you should insure this in the same way as you would insure any other residence where you live. By insuring your caravan,...

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A Beginner's guide to campervan insurance: Everything to know

Let’s talk about why you need campervan insurance. One of the first things most people consider after buying a campervan is purchasing insurance. Campervan insurance will help you get the most out of your campervan and protect you in case of accidents. We know campervan insurance can be confusing and overwhelming. You don’t want to end up with inadequate coverage or the wrong type of insurance. This is a recipe for disaster. If you feel overwhelmed by your options, you are not alone. This helpful guide for beginners will tell you everything you need to know about campervan insurance.

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