The Caravan Owners Club

[warwij1]

Hi there - Just joined this week as I will be picking up an 8ft wide Hobby 560 (single axle) at the weekend. I am now trying to get insurance and appear to be having big problems as the van is so wide. The caravan club etc refuse cover because of this. can anyone help ?

Cheers

JOhn

[Roy Armstrong]

Not very helpful I'm afraid, but perhaps you should have asked before you bought it.
There are insurers that will cover the 560 if you permanently site it or if you tow it with a vehicle exceeding 3500 kg gross weight.
Oh, and welcome by the way.

[warwij1]

cheers for the info, durr should have checked.

I do intend to site the van and leave it (in this country) for regular use - do you know of any company that would cover it if its not to be towed around ??

cheers

John

[Hobbynut]

Got my 710 insued with The Camping and Caravanning Club. It has been insured with them for the last 5 years no problem at all
Hobbynut

[Ladyjan]

Hi John & Welcome


We insured our 720 as a tourer in June , the only one that would insure us was the Co-op (CIS)

Hope this helps.

[Alun]

Hi John,
We've got our 720 insured with Saga. There are no conditions about permanently siting it (although we have sited ours).

Alun

[beejay]

Saga do not have to ASK if the van is permanently sited. It is up to the proposer to declare any facts that may be relevant to the insurance. Any insurance company can insure any van and assume that relevant laws will be obeyed. It is when the van is taken on the road in an illegal manner, i.e. overwide for the towing vehicle, that the problems may arise. Many insurance companies DO ask what the width and length of the van is, thereby getting the insured to commit those facts to the policy, but they are not necessary and failure to disclose will leave a reason to refuse a claim. All insurance is based on "good faith". Not disclosing relevant facts (and complying with the law IS relevant) will almost certainly lead to serious problems in the event of a claim. In the event of a road accident involving an uninsured car & caravan ( because of illegal use) you could be personally liable for any damages to third parties.

[beejay]

Another duplicated entry. Deleted by editing as there appears to be no other way of deleting a posting.

[kianut]

It looks as if your repeating yourself beejay

[beejay]

This is the third time my posts have been duplicated. It is not me sending twice but appears to be a fault in the system. Sorry.

[warwij1]

Thanks everyone for the responses so far.

I got a quote from CIS that doesnt look too bad. Picked the van up yesterday, lucky as today would be under a lovely white blanket of snow.

now getting the hang of electrics and when the snow melts will be giving it a damn good wash.
no doubt i will be posting again sometime soon.

cheers

John

[robsherratt]

Dear All,

I work for a insurance company called SURETERM DIRECT, we are currently working with Hobby UK to offer our services to all Hobby and Fendt owners. We are and insurance specialist offering deals on ALL Hobby and Fendt caravans.

If you would like a quote call 0800 999 2030 and quote HOBBY UK.

I would very much like to discuss working with the owners club to offer deals for all your members. Please contact me to discuss this.

Kind regards,
Rob