tonyg3nwl Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 It is maybe a bit early to think about it, but I would like to go to France again before my number comes up. However, better half is declining in case disaster happens, and she gets stranded. Any suggestions for mutual backup with similar concerned couple heading in same direction at same agreed time may june next year. Tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I suppose it depends on exactly what scenario you are envisaging and how likely you think it is to occur, but do you have a friend or relative who would be prepared to travel out to wherever you were and drive the van back for you? If such an arrangement was discussed and agreed in advance perhaps that would provide sufficient reassurance? It does seem a shame to forgo a holiday - particularly if you think there might not be many more - over something that would seem quite easy to resolve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Whenever we travelled we always organised an emergency collection backup, I did the same for a grandson when he was in France. Do you have no friends or relatives who could act in such a situation ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulletguy Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Tony.......check your insurance if you haven't already. I'm with Scenic and should "worst case scenario" occur where i'm unable to drive my van back to UK, they arrange repatriation via breakdown and/or a driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Bulletguy - 2017-07-17 6:18 PM Tony.......check your insurance if you haven't already. I'm with Scenic and should "worst case scenario" occur where i'm unable to drive my van back to UK, they arrange repatriation via breakdown and/or a driver. Same applies with Safeguard as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I have nearly all my children (and a friend) insured to drive the MH, as a contingency against needing someone to rescue us from abroad and drive the MH home. Doesn't seem to cost us any extra on insurance because I explained it was purely a contingency. I say "nearly all" because I have one child who tends to hit the kerb a lot and so I decided not to trouble that one! I also checked with my breakdown company (Britannia) and they assured me they would get the vehicle back without relying on my wife driving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyLou Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Have you considered an escorted tour. There are a number of companies that do escorted European tours including France. Some start in Dover some start at the first location. Here is one from the camping ant caravan club http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/travelabroad/europeantours/westernfrance/ 27 August - 13 September 2017 26 August - 12 September 2018 From £2,055 Unit + 2 people At least you would have some friends with you who could help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Andy&Lou - 2017-07-18 3:29 PM Have you considered an escorted tour. There are a number of companies that do escorted European tours including France. Some start in Dover some start at the first location. Here is one from the camping ant caravan club http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/travelabroad/europeantours/westernfrance/ 27 August - 13 September 2017 26 August - 12 September 2018 From £2,055 Unit + 2 people At least you would have some friends with you who could help out. Bit EXPENSIVE . We don't spend that much in 2 months, and we do not use aries, just ACSI. On top of the cost you would still have fuel to buy, and food ! And imagine travelling with 23 other vans NO THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Bulletguy - 2017-07-17 6:18 PM Tony.......check your insurance if you haven't already. I'm with Scenic and should "worst case scenario" occur where i'm unable to drive my van back to UK, they arrange repatriation via breakdown and/or a driver. You travel alone Paul, No sure what would happen if another driver on policy , and is with van at the time! . Tony, I can see where your wife is coming from, BUt none of us know what will happen to-morrow, so best to take one day at a time . I don't think if The unthinkable happened , and you died , that any insurance company would expect the widow to drive back to uk. I would think family (kids) would not let, that happen. Hopefully one of ours would come to the rescue, even 8 of my 9 grandchildren drive, (the last one about to be 17, so will learn ) Live for the moment PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Thanks for comments. As far as I remember, cc red pennant would cover the situation re getting van home, , If the worst happened, better half has already suggested that she would contact son in law for assistance, assuming he was available from work committments. It is just the thought of it happening that causes worries..no reason to expect it, except from ever increasing age..80th birthday next april.!!!. Tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Tony, Do not wait until the day arrives. Start making the arrangements NOW and well before you think of going. You seem to have the van organised so all that's needed is for a nearby hotel then wait for the helper. If neither of you speak the language ... have ready ... ALL THE INFORMATION NECCESSAR.Y in several languages. A BIG MUST as the situation could be distressing. I mentioned earlier that we did this every time ... it simplifies life so much ... get it organised ! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 tonyg3nwl - 2017-07-19 10:27 AM Thanks for comments. As far as I remember, cc red pennant would cover the situation re getting van home, , If the worst happened, better half has already suggested that she would contact son in law for assistance, assuming he was available from work committments. It is just the thought of it happening that causes worries..no reason to expect it, except from ever increasing age..80th birthday next april.!!!. Tonyg3nwl There are three considerations, I think. Getting the van repatriated, getting your wife repatriated, and getting you repatriated. All are insurable risks. If you are the only insured driver, and you have suitable cover, the insurer will send a driver to bring the van back to your home. If your wife is a named driver, she is likely to be expected to drive the van back. It would be wise to check the exact scope of cover, and the circumstances under which it can be invoked, with the insurer. The same may be true for your wife, depending on what cover is offered for the non-driving passenger. Same caveat. Regarding getting you repatriated, it would depend on the reason for the repatriation. The worst case would be should you die, leaving your wife distressed and in need of support, and the repatriation of your body to be arranged. That should be taken care of by the insurer, but, as above, checking would be wise. The most expensive case would be if you (or your wife) became seriously ill, possibly incapacitated, possibly comatose, and you needed accompanied medical evacuation following treatment. That can cost several thousands and, if not covered by medical insurance, would add greatly to your wife's distress at an already stressful time. She might be able to use the van while you are in hospital, but if not insured would be unable to drive it to the hospital. If she could not use the van, because it was too far from the hospital, she would need alternative accommodation for at least some of the time you were hospitalised. Same caveat. You also need to ensure your EHICs are both in order, but you will need additional insurances, or suitably deep pockets, to cover matters, such as hospital food, that may not be included. You are wise, IMO, to begin your research early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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