Motorhoming Top Tips

Winter tyres for motorhomes: Driving is believing thumbnail

The benefits of fitting winter tyres is huge, with a massive improvement in steering control, acceleration and, most importantly, stopping distances in icy weather.

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How are motorhome insurance premiums calculated? thumbnail

The price of your motorhome is a major rating factor when calculating the price of your insurance, but there are lots of other criteria to consider too.

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Vote for your “Top priority when purchasing a motorhome” thumbnail

What is your top priority when you buy a motorhome? Is it price? How it looks? What equipment it has? Or something different altogether?

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How to keep your motorhome safe from theft thumbnail

As well as fitting the best security available, there are some practical steps which you can take to help keep your motorhome safe, and to ensure you’re not one of the unlucky few who has their motorhome stolen.

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French breathalyser law: Don’t get caught out thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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? thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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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