Top tier motorhome insurance

Specialist motorhome cover for an average of £320*.

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Our motorhome insurance can cover a range of motorhomes and motor caravans including American RVscampervans and self-build motorhomes.

With 25 years industry experience, we understand your unique requirements.  As a specialist provider, we have tailored our products to offer you flexible cover options, and with our exclusive range of discounts, you could save money off your premium.

To speak to one of our experts, please call us on 0800 393 966.

*Based on average customer price paid between March & May 2023.

Policy benefits include:

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  • Cover for motorhomes up to 25 years old
  • New for old cover up to 36 months from new
  • European cover up to 270 days
  • Personal belongings cover up to £5,000
  • UK and European breakdown cover available
  • The costs of taking your motorhome to a repairer
  • Contribution towards accommodation costs
  • Cover for windscreens, windows and bodywork
  • Key cover available for just £11

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If you call us to get a quote, we have additional products available

Get extra protection for your motorhome:

We also offer a range of optional add-ons to help you recover losses that may not be covered by your existing policy.

Breakdown Cover

Add UK Motorhome Breakdown Cover to your Motorhome Insurance policy for just £41 per year.

Additionally, for only £82 per year, get indispensable cover in Europe.

Key Protection Cover

For just £11 per year, this additional policy is designed to protect your keys should they get lost, stolen or broken in the UK or Europe.

Legal Expenses Cover

If you’re the innocent party in an accident involving your motorhome, this cover – priced at just £24 per year – will help recover your losses e.g. the loss of earnings following personal injury.

Insurance discounts:

We reward careful motorhome owners with a wide range of premium discounts which could save you money off your premium. These include:

  • Up to 12.5%

    • CaSSOA Platinum secure storage
  • Up to 10%

     

    • Thatcham approved alarm and immobiliser (Cat1 & Cat2)
    • Tracking devices
    • CaSSOA Gold secure storage

Further support:

Due to the jargon and terminology commonly found in motorhome insurance today, we have compiled a list of the more commonly asked questions for our customers.

If you have a query not answered in the questions below, please feel free to call us on 0800 393 966 or request a call back at a time that’s convenient for you.

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Frequently asked questions:

  • Why do I need motorhome insurance?

    As with car insurance, motorhome insurance is now a legal requirement under the Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) rules. This is still the case if you only use your vehicle a few times each year, and the only way to avoid insuring your vehicle is to declare it off the road with a DVLA Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).

    Quality insurance is also an essential purchase for any motorhome owner to give you complete peace of mind that your vehicle, contents and passengers are fully protected should the worst happen. As your home away from home, motorhomes are especially vulnerable to theft, often containing expensive equipment and fittings, so specialist cover is vital to protect your investment.

  • What should I look for in a motorhome policy?

    When looking for cheap motorhome insurance online, it’s all too easy to be lured in by a low price tag, but if it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. Only specialist insurers fully understand how motorhome owners use their product, and tailor their policies to suit such use. When buying insurance for your motorhome, be sure to check the following:

    • Does the provider operate electronic data transferral to ensure you are on cover immediately, provide instant cover online and offer a variety of payment methods?
    • Does your policy recognise all the fixtures and fittings so that if they are damaged, you are fully reimbursed?
    • Does the policy provide sufficient contents cover for your motorhome awning and equipment, protecting you from a large replacement bill?
    • Does windscreen cover include broken glass in the side windows and any scratched bodywork caused by the broken glass, and have the option of repair being carried out at home?
    • How much European cover is extended in one trip? Some insurers say that you are covered annually and yet you cannot travel for any trip exceeding 60 days in one go. Are you charged extra each and every time that you travel?
    • In the event of a breakdown, does your motorhome breakdown insurance extend to the EU, with no hidden restrictions for travelling?
    • Having your motor caravan stolen or damaged is an extremely stressful event. Does your insurer operate a claims department that understands the needs of a motorhome owner?
  • What types of vehicle are covered?

    As leisure vehicle specialists, we also provide specialist insurance for the following vehicles:

    Self Build Motorhomes:

    It’s important to find a specialist insurance company that has the experience, knowledge and understanding of the detailed steps and time involved to successfully complete such a DIY self-build motorhome project. We offer insurance for  campervans, coachbuilt motorhomes and professionally converted panel vans. We’ll insure your panel van as a motorhome from the start of the policy, so you won’t get a nasty shock for expensive engineer reports when the conversion is completed.

    American RVs:

    American Recreational Vehicles, or ‘RVs’, represent the absolute height of what’s possible in terms of luxury and space for motorhomes As more people are attracted to the RV lifestyle, upgrading their European motorhome to an American RV to meet their camping needs, we have seen a significant increase in the number of enquiries for American RV insurance quotes.

    Campervans:

    For those looking for a base to enjoy the “cool camper” outdoor lifestyle, there’s a surprising choice of specialist campervan converters and reasonably priced compact campervans. Whether you’re buying a fully completed conversion or are just beginning the process of converting your panel van into a camper, our campervan insurance policies provide comprehensive cover and value for money.

  • What level of cover should I choose?

    We believe in offering high quality cover, to make sure that your motorhome is properly protected should the worst happen. We therefore offer two types of cover, fully comprehensive and third party fire and theft:

    Comprehensive:

    Our fully comprehensive motorhome insurance covers you for claims made by other people (including passengers) for injury to them or damage to their property. This policy also protects your motorhome against loss or damage caused by accidental or malicious acts, vandalism, fire, lightning, theft, self-ignition and explosion.

    Third Party, Fire and Theft:

    This protects you against any third party injury or property damage claims made against you as a result of having an accident, and covers you against loss or damage to your motorhome if it is stolen or set on fire.

  • What level of policy excess should I choose?

    An excess is the amount that you agree to pay towards any claim made on your policy. The first element of this is the compulsory excess, which is the set amount as determined by your insurer.

    The second part consists of the voluntary excess, which is an additional amount that you agree to contribute in the event of a claim. Generally, the higher the level of voluntary excess you choose, the lower the cost of the premium.

    Setting your excess is often referred to as a balancing act; you want to keep your premium low, but you still want to be able to put your policy to good use if a claim arises. For tips and advice about choosing the right policy excess for you, refer to our handy guide to caravan and motorhome insurance excess costs.

  • Am I covered if I take my motorhome abroad?

    We will give you cover up to 270 days in any one 12 month period of insurance if you are travelling to a country within the European Community and Croatia, Iceland, Norway, Andorra and Switzerland (including Liechtenstein). There is no limit to the number of trips you make in any period of insurance, provided your permanent residence is in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man and your visit to such countries is temporary.

  • What can I use my motorhome for?

    The motorhome insurance only covers your motorhome if it is being used in the way specified in your certificate of insurance; namely social domestic and pleasure purposes only or including commuting to a single permanent place of work.

    The following uses are not covered:

    • Racing, pace making or being in any contest or speed trial or any rigorous reliability testing on your motorhome.
    • Using your motorhome on any race track or circuit.
    • Any purpose connected with the motor trade.
    • Hiring or letting out your motorhome in return for a sum of money.
    • Carrying and transporting passengers or goods for a sum of money.
  • What are my insurance responsibilities?

    Your insurers promise to cover you for certain losses you suffer and this promise is made on the basis of information you provide. A change in your information may not affect the amount you pay or the conditions that apply, but the result could be an increase or even a reduction in your premium. We rely on the information you supply. If that information is not accurate or complete, you may not be covered by this motorhome insurance. Some examples of changes you should tell us about:

    • A change of motorhome.
    • All changes made to the motorhome if these make the motorhome different form the manufacturers standard specification.
    • A change of address.
    • A change of job including part time work by you or other drivers.
    • A change in the use of the motorhome.
    • A new main user of the motorhome.
    • Details of any motoring convictions, disqualification or fixed penalty motoring offence of any person allowed to drive or of any future prosecution for any motoring offence.
    • Details of any accident or loss (whether or not you make a claim).
    • Details if you or any other person allowed to drive your motorhome suffers from a notifiable condition you have not told the DVLA, or any condition for which the DVLA have restricted your licence.
  • Does my insurance include legal expenses?

    Our optional legal expenses cover provides £100,000 of cover and is priced at an additional £24 per year.

    If you are the innocent party in an accident involving your motorhome, you have a legal right to claim your uninsured losses from the person who caused the accident. (Legal expenses cover protects your legal rights and helps you recover losses that may not be covered by your motorhome insurance policy such as the policy excess(s), hire of a motorhome etc.) Please refer to the policy wording for further information.

  • Am I covered to drive another motorhome or car?

    Provided you are the policyholder and it is specifically stated in your certificate of motor insurance, you are covered third party only to drive any motorhome or private car that you do not own and have not hired under a hire purchase or leasing agreement, as long as you have the owner’s permission to drive the vehicle. You are however not insured against loss or damage to the motorhome/car you are driving, or if the incident occurs outside the United Kingdom. Please refer to the policy wording for further information.

  • Will I be covered for towing a trailer?

    Under the Third Party section you are cover to tow a trailer (as allowed by law). The trailer must be properly secured to your vehicle by towing equipment manufactured for the purpose, and the method of towing must stay within the manufacturer’s recommended towing limits and any other relevant law. You are only covered for claims made against you, and there is no cover for loss or damage to the trailer. Please refer to the policy wording for further information.

  • How do I make a claim?

    We use specialist motorhome insurers – Ageas, First Underwriting, Highway and KGM – who provide a motorhome insurance claims service that is fast, efficient and friendly.

    It is important that you initially establish which insurer is providing insurance cover for your vehicle. The name of the insurer and the applicable policy reference number will be shown on your current certificate of motorhome insurance. Please have your current motorhome insurance certificate available when you call.

    As the insurer may take control of handling and negotiating any claim, it is important that you do not admit that you are responsible, or make any offer, promise or payment without written permission of the insurer.

    If your motorhome is damaged as a result of an accident, fire, theft or vandalism:

    Ageas customers: Please call the Ageas Claimline on 0870 240 1895 as soon as possible.

    First Underwriting Customers: Please call the First Underwriting Claims Helpline on: 01702 447878.

    Highway Customers: Please call the Highways Claims Helpline on: 0800 028 9655.

    KGM Customers: Please call the KGM Claims Helpline on: 0333 555 5909 (if calling from abroad please dial +44 (0)1702 444312.

     

Our documentation page provides all the policy information you need for the Motorhome Insurance that we offer.

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