by Oliver Knight
Stringent rules surrounding time off school for children and the financial recession have lead to an increase in people looking for budget caravan breaks, it has been suggested.
And with many recent and upcoming events, such as National Camping and Caravanning Week and the National Feast of Lanterns benefitting from this popularity, insurance experts are reminding holidaymakers to take out adequate cover to ensure that they are prepared should any incidents occur.
Currently, owners are not required to take out insurance on their units, but experts claim that in the long-term it should be viewed as a good investment, as money saved from opting for a low-cost break will be rendered futile if you are faced with reparation costs.
Citing statistics from the Camping and Caravanning Club, David Quick, director of Insure My Caravan, states that because of a significant increase in bookings caravans may well be a target for thieves and accidents this summer.
“In light of recent news regarding caravan figures increasing at such a high rate, no risk can afford to be taken to compromise your caravan’s safety, particularly with more expensive models,” he explains.
“Insurance is a small price to pay in relation to damage costs which may be incurred by common incidents such as tipping over, meaning it is well worth being insured simply for peace of mind to ensure an enjoyable holiday.”
To avoid accidents occurring during transportation, caravan owners are also reminded to carry out necessary vehicle checks before setting off.
