Alarm

[penguin9]

Having purchased a new Autotrail,I was informed by my insurance co,Comfort,that any motorhome with a value of more than £50K will have to have a thatcham cat 1 alarm fitted.If the van is uninusurable without this,why are not fitted by the manufacturers.

[Robinhood]

....because not all Insurance Companies insist on this.

 

And it's one of the reasons why mine isn't insured with Comfort.

[Big Momma]

And some even insist on 'Thatcham Tracker' devices fitted. But if you value your Motorhome perhaps it is worth out a few extra quid. I ordered a tracker at the time of purchase and made a one off lifetime subscription payment. You do have to remember to contact them though if like me you have a breakdown and have to be towed back as the tracker will activate if it is inclined at a certain angle !!

[Guest Tracker]

penguin9 - 2011-03-14 7:36 PM

 

Having purchased a new Autotrail,I was informed by my insurance co,Comfort,that any motorhome with a value of more than £50K will have to have a thatcham cat 1 alarm fitted.If the van is uninusurable without this,why are not fitted by the manufacturers.

 

Didn't you get the supplying dealer to fit one in the deal - I'm amazed they didn't tell you about alarms and trackers and try to sell them to you?

 

Most of us try and get one as part of the deal - bet you will next time too - as it is worth it if only for the peace of mind?

 

BUT - beware they do knock the stuffing out of your engine battery in short order so you will need to start and run the engine for a few minutes every couple of weeks to keep the battery charged.