Motorhoming Top Tips Archives

French breathalyser law: Don’t get caught out

A new law which came into force on the 1st July makes it a legal requirement for all motorists, including those visiting from the UK, to carry at least two breathalyser kits in their vehicle when driving on French roads.

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Keeping the contents of your motorhome safe

The theft of items from motorhomes make up one of our largest areas of claim, however there are some simple precautions you can take to keep belongings safe.

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Wind Blockers turn your wind-out canopy into an awning

Do you have a wind out awning? Would you like to have some protection against the wind that only takes a few minutes to set up, that is lightweight and very compact? You need a set of Windblockers.

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Should your motorhome’s standard fit security be earning you an insurance discount?

Higher end security systems such as pro-active, monitored tracking devices and Cat 1 Alarm systems will earn you the biggest discounts when it comes to your motorhome insurance, but did you know that many of the devices fitted as standard will earn you a discount too?

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How to calculate your motorhome’s safe weight limits

Every motorhome comes with certain limits as to the weights which it can carry and how the weight should be distributed throughout the vehicle. This article explains what the different limits mean and how to calculate the effect of adding weight to your motorhome on the front and rear axle loading.

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Motorhome spring checks

If your motorhome hasn’t been used over winter then it’s important that come spring you know what checks need making before you take your ‘van out for a spin.

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How Autoglass® prevent your motorhome windscreen chip from turning into a crack

In 2010 43% of the motorhome claims that Caravan Guard handled were for windscreens, but many of these claims could have been avoided with a quick, simple and free repair to a small chip before it spread in to a crack which meant the windscreen needed replacing.

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A reversing camera could save you money, hassle and your insurance no claims bonus

As a motorhome insurance specialist we’re always analysing the types of claims being made by motorhome owners. We saw claims from reversing accidents increase by 78% in 2010 versus the previous year and have so far seen a similar amount of incidents in 2011.

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When is a motorhome windscreen chip beyond repair?

We wrote previously about why it’s important to get a chipped windscreen repaired before it turns into a crack, but after receiving further information from our approved repairers Autogalss® we wanted to expand on the info provided and explain exactly what the difference is between a chip that can be repaired and one that can’t.