| Quote Reference
(Portwood use only) |
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| How old are you |
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| Make and model |
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| Static or Touring model |
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| Are you a Caravan Club
member? |
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| We
can quote for European based static caravans BUT as
the rate varies between each country we cannot quote on-line. To
ask for a quote run this through and then complete the appropriate
question on the submission form (you are under no obligation to
take out the quote) |
| How old is the caravan |
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| Is it a twin
axle |
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| If it is a tourer do you understand and comply with your driving
licence terms? (see here) |
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| what is the length of
the caravan (in feet) |
Caravans
over 7m (23') long MUST be twin axle and towed by a vehicle exceeding 3500kg |
| What is the width of
the caravan in feet |
Caravans
must not exceed 2.55m (8'4") to be towed on the road |
| What is the value of the caravan and equipment
(but not awning) |
£(For static caravans - please include £2500 for
site clearance and resiting) |
| If you want an awning covering enter it's
value - else leave as '0' |
£ |
| New for Old or Indemnity cover? |
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| (If you select 'New
for Old' you must insure for the cost of a new caravan. If you
select 'Indemnity' you should insure for the market value). Many
policies won't quote 'New for Old' for older caravans. The sum
insured must include an amount for resiting/ clearing away old
caravan if appropriate |
| Do you want contents covered? If so enter
amounts. (policies may limit total cover or single article cover for
TV/ Video/ Audio equipment) |
Personal effects
£
other than
TV/ Video/ Audio £ |
| Caravan
policies are not intended to cover valuables - we recommend that
you insure them under your house contents policy on an all-risks
basis. |
| What limit of public liability do you need? |
(£5,000,000 may be available) |
| How many days will the caravan be used abroad
(UK caravans only) |
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| Where is caravan kept
when not in use |
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| Where is caravan
usually kept e.g. site name/ postcode |
Postcode: |
| What sort of excess would you like |
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| Have you an alarm of proprietary manufacture fitted and used? |
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| Have you installed a 'Thiefbeaters'
theft deterrent? |
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| Have you made any claim in the last year on caravan insurance or
any claims in last three years? |
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| Have you had insurance cancelled, renewal refused,
special terms imposed? Have you or wife been declared
bankrupt or any convictions or will the caravan be
used for business purposes? |
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Make of caravan: We can provide caravan
insurance for Hobby, Roma, Lord Munsterland or Tabbert? (Some insurers will not
accept other models)
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NB If you have made claims in the last three
years cover will be subject to the claims history being
acceptable.
NB2. You will be offered several different
quotations depending on your needs. If you have selected better benefits
then a reduced premium may be available if you choose reduced ones. If no quotations appear then you should
contact us on 0844 8262616 or e-mail
us explaining your needs.
Static caravan insurance
Specific information is available on static caravan insurance.
You may wish to look at the static caravan insurance
page for additional details on cover and terms usually available for static caravan insurance.
Touring caravan insurance
Similarly conditions and exclusions found on touring caravan
insurance are available. This can be found on our touring
caravan insurance page. However please note that all policies vary and we will send you a
policy summary before you commit yourself so ensure that the touring caravan insurance policy
meets your requirements.
Driving licence rules for touring caravans
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Before January 1997 there are no towing requirements other
than the vehicle must not exceed 7500Kg maximum weight and the total Maximum Authorised Mass
did not exceed 8250Kg
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After January 1997 a second test is required to obtain the
categories B+E and C1+E
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a category B licence can tow any caravan of weight less
than 750kg and larger ones provided that A) the total Maximum Authorised Mass (maximum
car weight + caravan weight) did not exceed 3500Kg AND the caravan weighs less than the
car
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Category B+E: the vehicle must not exceed 3500Kg maximum
weight but the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer may exceed 3500Kg
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Category C1: A vehicle between 3500 and 7500Kg towing a
caravan not exceeding 750Kg
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Category C1+E: As C1 but towing any caravan exceeding
750Kg. The total MAM must not exceed 12000Kg and the caravan must not exceed the maximum
weight of the vehicle
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Category C and C+E are the same as C1 and C1+E except
there is no weight limit
From 20th April 2010 caravans up to 2.55m wide can be towed
behind any normal car subject to rules above.
Caravans exceeding 7 metres in length MUST be twin axle and towed
by vehicles exceeding 3500Kg GVW subject to a maximum of 12 metres. and a total length of 18
metres.
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