Rachaeljane1 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi, I'm new to motorhome ownership and have just bought a converted van, it's a Mercedes Sprinter first registered in 2000 and certified on the V5 as a motorhome from last year. I'm struggling to find any company that will insure me and my partner on this van! We are going to be away racing mountain bikes professionally next season so need to be away to 8 months with no breaks to come home. The current problems that insurance companies don't like are: - we are under 30, although I have 10yrs no claims on another car/van - we don't own a house (we sold up to go racing and are now living with my boyfriends parents - we want to be away with no breaks in travel to come home (some companies state each trip must be no more than 120 days) - the van is old (14yrs) - the van was converted by a previous owner not a specific company Does anyone have any advice for us? I have tried the bigger companies (comfort and club care etc) with no joy! Thanks in advance, Rachael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hi, Use your partners parents address and try C&CC http://tinyurl.com/p2oeao3 they will insure self builds and no problem 365 days in Europe, don't say 8 months just take a year policy. Good luck Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaeljane1 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks for the quick reply! I did try them and they said I had to be home every 120 days, I'll ring again and see if I get the same answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnerontheroad Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 You may need to join C&CC toget 365 days "xclusive member benefits Free European use insurance cover – Up to 365 days to European Community, Croatia, Iceland, Norway, Andorra, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein) " Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaeljane1 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Cool, thanks. Will enquire again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 This recent discussion related to spending a year abroad http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Hints-and-Tips/Going-into-France-and-Spain-for-a-year/36893/ C&CC insurance is mentioned and in the “Travelling abroad” section on this webpage http://www.clubcareinsurance.com/motorhome-insurance/buyers-guide a possible trip-duration limitation of 125 days is referred to. This website may be of interest http://motorhome-insurance.co.uk/about-us/ or contacting Caravan Guard directly would be an option. http://www.caravanguard.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachaeljane1 Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Thanks very much! We have some now through Safeguard, underwriters were Swinton. Took a bit of searching though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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