carpmart
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| posted on 20/2/11 at 06:47 PM |
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Van (Camper Van) what is the best way to insure and with who?
My brother-in-law has just bought a MWB Iveco van which has been converted to be more of a camper van with part of a caravan interior fitted. It also
has been insulated and carpeted throughout etc etc. The question is, how does he insure this to a) comply with insurance regulations and correctly
disclose the vehicle b) get the best value for money insurance.
The van is for leisure use (mainly for him to come racing with me) and will not be used for business. He has zero no claims but is mature born in
1962 and has access to his wifes car and a company van.
I called Direct Line and thinking that the premium would be lower for a non commercial van, I proceed to explain that it had been converted to a
camper van, I got the please hold the line treatment, he went away and came back and said that they wouldn't insure it as its too heavily
modified!  I speak to the supervisor, and they don't insure modified vans!
So, who should he be using for this 'highly' specialised vehicle 
BTW - I've tried the internet comparison sites and they wanted and annual premium of circa £1200 for a £4k van?????
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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Triton
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| posted on 20/2/11 at 07:18 PM |
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Try Just kampers you never know they might be tempted to insure it..
My Veedub T25 camper costs £340 fully comp includes cover of camping gear as well as full breakdown and recovery in the UK and Europe.........Oh and
includes agreed value of 6 grand
www.justkampers.com
[Edited on 20/2/11 by Triton]
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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lsdweb
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| posted on 20/2/11 at 08:04 PM |
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Try David Auden / rally car insurance. They are really good and understand motorsport!
I have my transit insured with them as a rally service barge.
Regards
Wyn
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MK9R
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| posted on 20/2/11 at 08:11 PM |
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I insure my bus/camper/toy hauler as a self build motorhome www.insurancechoice.co.uk, £249 for the year, no no claims (not needed on a motorhome) and
far better than the £600 to insure it as a commercial!. Give them a call they are really helpful and will advise you on what you need.
[Edited on 20/2/11 by MK9R]
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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martin1973
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| posted on 20/2/11 at 08:42 PM |
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adrian flux do some good deals.
may have some problems if its not registered as a motorcaravan.
martin
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Peteff
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| posted on 21/2/11 at 12:12 AM |
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Read this. It has a lot of relevant information for what you are trying to do. It has to meet
the criteria to be classed as a camper before insurance will look at it.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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carpmart
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| posted on 21/2/11 at 09:29 AM |
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Thanks for all the replies and the very useful information!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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