Stage Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi, I am soon to take delivery of a new motorhome. Because of the high value I have only been able to find one company, Shield, to provide a quote. AIB were unable to and when I rang Comfort I got through to the same girl I spoke to at AIB! So I have come to the font of all (motorhome) knowledge in the hope that some of you good people will be able to recommend other companies who I can obtain quotes from in order to have some comparisons to allow me to make an informed decision. Thank you all in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 A london postcode can put some off....I have used Safeguard for years but there are many,many more..... Whats so different about the van, (help us out here) that may be putting them off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi Stalwart, As I said, it's the high value that is being given as the reason for not quoting, there's nothing out of the ordinary about it and, incase you ask, at this point in proceedings I prefer not to disclose the exact cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Here's a link to 50 to be going on with... http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/Business-Directory/Motorhomes/Motorhome-insurance/_cat32 Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Stage - 2015-05-29 6:43 PM Hi Stalwart, As I said, it's the high value that is being given as the reason for not quoting, there's nothing out of the ordinary about it and, incase you ask, at this point in proceedings I prefer not to disclose the exact cost. There are lots of "high-end" German "A" Class & American RV's insured in the UK, so insurance should not be a problem as long as Insurer's requirements regarding fitting of Alarm / Tracker, are complied with. If they are not, that "may" be the reason for refusing cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Dear oh dear...never asked the cost...just an idea as to what you are having a problem with. The manufacturer would help! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well it's not an Elnagh Slim judge! :-D :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Thank you all for your responses but blimey, I thought the question was really straight forward. There are no issues with make, alarms, postcodes ect. Trying to avoid having to make multiple calls to all the various companies a lot of whom don't quote on motorhomes over a certain value. I am just looking for some recommendations from those of you out there who have insured higher value motorhomes, you know the sort of thing... Try so and so's, I got a really competitive quote. 2 or 3 like that would be nice. Simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 http://www.safeguarduk.co.uk/motorhome-insurance/ 8-) Loads of motorhome specific comparison sites if its big you may also have difficulty with break down, accident recovery in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 hi Stage, have you tried Caravanguard, I know they insured vans over £50k providing they had a tracker fitted,no tracker no quote. They were reasonable with their premiums and I am still with them now with my caravan. cheers derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 derek pringle - 2015-05-30 8:38 AM hi Stage, have you tried Caravanguard, I know they insured vans over £50k providing they had a tracker fitted,no tracker no quote. They were reasonable with their premiums and I am still with them now with my caravan. cheers derek Carthago liners start st £160k 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mitch Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Underwriting attitudes can change quickly, often due to re-insurance or quota problems. We had a high-end Burstner insured with Comfort - with the expected alarm / immobiliser / tracker requirements. Surprisingly perhaps they also gave us "full-time" cover as we went on a long European trip. Either go on to some comparison websites as suggested before, or get a broker to do the leg-work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORDIEBETTS Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 We too are buying a High end A class. We collect on the 23rd. Safe guards quote has come in the best, if thats any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage Posted June 1, 2015 Author Share Posted June 1, 2015 Thanks everyone for your response. Probably use Safegard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 My M/H is in the £50K band and I have had a good deal from Saga of all people. there is also a firm called One sure whom I have just taken out Car insurance cheaper than anywhere else for the same cover , insurance supplied by the same company as my old insurer, they ask if I would like a quote on my Motorhome when its due in November I said I would, give em a try nothing to lose. http://www.onesureinsurance.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Brand&utm_campaign=Brand&gclid=CIWDy4Ge8cUCFQ-WtAodjy4A-A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just be very careful of so called 'Nett' policies which do not accrue No Claims Discount. They may seem like a good idea at the time but will come back to bite later! I know because I have lost 3 years NCD thanks to a broker who sold me one without telling me the consequences. I'll tell you the brokers name if you PM me. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coot Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I used confused .com for ours got a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 flicka - 2015-05-29 8:23 PM There are lots of "high-end" German "A" Class & American RV's insured in the UK, so insurance should not be a problem as long as Insurer's requirements regarding fitting of Alarm / Tracker, are complied with. If they are not, that "may" be the reason for refusing cover. I expect the bib is why the OP is getting refused cover or finding it difficult. After all....what's "high value".....£250k plus? Plenty of vehicles on UK roads at that figure and much more which are insured. A neighbour had one of those "high value" motorhomes and got it insured without any fuss......soon as he'd shelled out for a Tracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stage Posted June 3, 2015 Author Share Posted June 3, 2015 Once again, thank you all for your responses and advice/tips. I was never having any difficulty in finding cover but by posting on here was trying to avoid having to troll through the mirriad of companies. I have now gone with Safeguard, not the cheapest, but the most suitable cover for me. Jargon question, bib? OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 These are some “bib” possibilities http://www.abbreviations.com/BIB but the relevant “bib” in this instance (not mentioned in the link’s list) is an internet slangy acronym for “Bit In Bold’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek pringle Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 JudgeMental - 2015-05-30 9:20 AM derek pringle - 2015-05-30 8:38 AM hi Stage, have you tried Caravanguard, I know they insured vans over £50k providing they had a tracker fitted,no tracker no quote. They were reasonable with their premiums and I am still with them now with my caravan. cheers derek Carthago liners start st £160k 8-) gosh, £160k for a hobby,it is obscene cheers derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Stage - 2015-06-03 12:00 AM Jargon question, bib? OP? BIB = Bit in bold.....any words or part of a sentence which is emboldened. OP = Original post or opening post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 JudgeMental - 2015-05-30 9:20 AM derek pringle - 2015-05-30 8:38 AM hi Stage, have you tried Caravanguard, I know they insured vans over £50k providing they had a tracker fitted,no tracker no quote. They were reasonable with their premiums and I am still with them now with my caravan. cheers derek Carthago liners start st £160k 8-) I'd of thought 50k is pretty average for a new camper now days by the time you add all the extra bits of kit ;-) .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 pelmetman - 2015-06-03 7:02 PM I'd of thought 50k is pretty average for a new camper now days by the time you add all the extra bits of kit ;-) .......... Need to get into the 21st century Dave, 50k only buys a cheapie. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 lennyhb - 2015-06-03 7:43 PM pelmetman - 2015-06-03 7:02 PM I'd of thought 50k is pretty average for a new camper now days by the time you add all the extra bits of kit ;-) .......... Need to get into the 21st century Dave, 50k only buys a cheapie. :D That very much depends on your pov lenny (thats "point of view" for our OP poster!) One year in Poland i was on a site parked up next to an elderly German couple. They had a large(ish) Mercedes van which the guy had converted himself. He invited me inside to proudly show off all his handiwork. All units hand built and beautifully finished using solid wood throughout. Installed all electric himself, full oven, fridge, decent sized toilet/shower. It was almost 30 years old yet would put any top range 'expensive' coachbuilt to shame. Of course no money would buy a van like that. It was completely unique...a "one off" which had cost plenty of time to build.....but at an absolute fraction of any shiny showroom van. It was a credit to the guy. Did help that he had been a joiner though so had access to all the right tools not to mention the wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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