Motorhome and Campervan Advice and Guidance
We offer tips, guides, and comprehensive articles to help motorhome and campervan owners understand insurance options and address common concerns like travelling abroad, overnight parking, security, and renting out your vehicle.
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Parking laws in the UK for motorhome and campervan owners
Knowing where and when you’re allowed to park is an essential element of any trip in your campervan or motorhome, so we’ve got the full lowdown for you to help keep you on the right track.
Essential self-drive hire resources
What is self-drive hire insurance?
If you hire out vehicles for members of the public to drive, then you must have self-drive hire insurance by law. These specialist policies cover vehicles while they are out on hire, as well as when they aren’t being used.
Your guide to Self-Drive Hire claims
Read our guide to the claims process for our Self-Drive Hire policyholders.
Guide to motorhome and campervan security
Having invested in a campervan or motorhome you’ll want to keep it safe. Read our guide to keeping your vehicle safe and secure.
Guides to get you started
What’s the difference between a campervan and a motorhome?
Typically, motorhomes are larger than campervans and have better on-board facilities, making them suitable for longer excursions at home or away. To find out which type of vehicle might be best for your needs, here’s what to consider before you make a decision.
Guide to living in a campervan or motorhome
If you’ve considered living in your campervan or motorhome full-time, here’s a comprehensive guide on what to think about.
Guide to the different classes of motorhome and campervans
We look at the different classes of motorhome and campervan, and the criteria required of vehicles in each class, to help you decide which Class is best for your needs.
Guide to motorhome and campervan reversing cameras
With reversing cameras often found in cars, there’s no reason to miss out on the same convenience and features in your motorhome or campervan. Read our guide to help you minimise the risk of damaging your vehicle.
Guide to towing with your campervan or motorhome
Towing with your motorhome or campervan can give you more flexibility, so check out our top tips for how to make towing work best for you.
Guide to driving your motorhome or campervan abroad
If you’re thinking about taking a trip to Europe in your campervan or motorhome there are a few things you need to be aware of, so we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to set you on the right track.
Guide to registering a converted campervan or motorhome
If you’ve converted a van into a camper, reclassifying it with the DVLA can lead to several benefits. We take a look at what some of those benefits are and what you need to do to reclassify your vehicle.
Resources and guides for renting out your vehicle
Maintenance resources
Guide to motorhome and campervan habitation checks
Whether you use your motorhome or campervan for leisure or hire them out, it’s important to make sure each vehicle is safe to live in. That’s where regular habitation checks come in.
Controlling damp, condensation, and mould in your motorhome or campervan
Preventing damp, condensation, and mould is essential to good campervan and motorhome maintenance. Read our comprehensive guide to spotting the early signs of damp, and the steps you can take to prevent it in the first place.
Guide to motorhome and campervan maintenance
We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to help you maintain your campervan or motorhome from what to check before you buy one, to upkeep, pre-trip checks, and what to do when you arrive at your destination.
Leisure batteries for campervans and motorhomes | All you need to know
Looking after your leisure battery will help you get the most out of your campervan or motorhome so check out our handy guide to see how you can keep it in the best condition possible.
Vehicle law and regulations
Parking laws in the UK for motorhome and campervan owners
Knowing where and when you’re allowed to park is an essential element of any trip in your campervan or motorhome, so we’ve got the full lowdown for you to help keep you on the right track.
Motorhome and campervan driving in low emissions areas
Low Emission Zones, Ultra Low Emission Zones, and Clean Air Zones - what are they, and how could they affect where you can drive your motorhome or campervan? In this article we explore what these zones mean for you and your journey planning.
Guide to campervan and motorhome licences
If you’re considering buying a campervan or motorhome, you'll need to consider the type of license you need. We explore what type of driving licence you need in order to drive different motorhomes, as well as what you can do to upgrade your licence.
Claims resources
Understanding the implications of making a claim on your self-drive hire insurance policy: a guide for vehicle owners
Self-drive hire insurance typically covers both the vehicle owner and the renter in the event of an accident or damage during the rental period. However, the implications of making a claim can vary depending on the specific terms and conditions of the insurance policy. We take a look at what vehicle owners need to know.
Your guide to Self-Drive Hire claims
Read our guide to the claims process for our Self-Drive Hire policyholders.
Key self-drive hire insurance resources
Public Liability Insurance: an essential policy for those that hire out their motorhome or campervan
If you're considering hiring out your motorhome or campervan, or already hold a Self-Drive Hire policy, it is essential to consider taking out Public Liability alongside this.
D&O insurance: providing protection to your Self-Drive Hire business
Directors’ and Officers’ insurance (D&O insurance) provides cover for the personal losses of a director or officer of a company if they face allegations of wrongful acts whilst executing their duties. We explain why it is worth considering D&O insurance if you have a Self-Drive Hire policy.
How to avoid underinsuring your motorhome or campervan
A shortage of new motorhomes and campervans means that many second-hand vehicles are rapidly increasing in value. While good news for self-drive hire vehicle owners, it does increase the risk of being underinsured.