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How to rent out your static caravan as a holiday home

To earn some extra income and help with the cost of ownership, renting out your static caravan as a holiday home can make perfect sense. With fewer holidaymakers willing or able to travel abroad, a UK caravan break is likely to be viewed by many as an attractive (and safe!) getaway. So how can I make my static caravan look nice enough for paying guests? What legal requirements should I be aware of? Have I got the right static caravan insurance? Here are our tips for generating a profit from static caravan rentals, while staying on the right side of the rules.

Shield Total Insurance Receives 10th Consecutive Defaqto 5 Star Rating

We are delighted to announce that our Touring Caravan Insurance product, has received a Defaqto 5 Star Rating for the 10th consecutive year.  This 5 Star Rating demonstrates that Shield Total Touring Caravan Insurance is one of the highest quality offerings on the market when rated by Dafaqto. We are committed to delivering high quality products to our customers, so that they have peace of mind when enjoying their travels.  For the past 10 years, we have been providing our customers with a Defatqo 5 Star rated Touring Caravan product, Which they deem to be a product that has a comprehensive le...

We’ve Won the Feefo Trusted Service Award

Shield Total Insurance has been awarded the Trusted Service Provider award by Feefo, the customer review service. This award has been granted to Shield Total Insurance, one of the UK’s leading providers of motorhome and caravan insurance, in recognition of the customer reviews that have been provided by our customers during 2021. The Feefo Trusted Service Award is a business’ stamp of approval when it comes to delivering fantastic customer service! Winning means that we’ve delivered time and time again for our customers and that we’re placing customer service at the forefront of our busi...

How to organise your caravan layout

Square footage matters when choosing a new touring caravan, but it’s not the only thing to think about. How that floorspace is actually organised - i.e. the type and positioning of beds and the location of showering and other facilities can make a big difference to your holiday experience. You’ll find plenty of layout options to choose from. To help you make sense of it all, here’s our insider guide to the most popular ones, who they are suitable for, as well as some tried and tested tips for cutting out caravan clutter. 

Your guide to camping with dogs 

Adventures are always more enjoyable if no one has to miss out on the fun. It explains why so many dog owners love camping and caravanning: it’s one of the few holiday options where getting away from it all doesn’t have to mean leaving your furry friend behind. So what do you need for a safe, dog-friendly trip? Take a look at our essential advice for campers, caravanners and motorhome owners.

The best campsites in the UK

This summer, you’re more likely to be taking a staycation than a trip abroad, but this doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Why not explore the best campsites in the UK? Whether you drive a campervan or a caravan, own a motorhome or just a tent, the UK has endless incredible campsites on offer. With many people discovering the joys of camping and campervans this year, some of these places might be booked up already, but they are all worthy of a mention and a visit. This is a guide to some of the best UK campsites for campers, caravans, campervans and motorhomes. 

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