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What is motorhome insurance?

Motorhome insurance covers your motorhome when it’s parked up or out on the road. Just like car insurance, a comprehensive policy covers:

  • Traffic accidents
  • Repairing damage to your motorhome or other vehicles
  • Fire damage
  • Theft and damage caused by break-ins
  • You and your passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and their passengers
  • Insuring your motorhome is a legal requirement, but avoid opting for the cheapest policy without reading the terms and conditions, and understanding exactly what’s covered for – and what isn’t
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How much cover do I need?

Comprehensive is the highest level of motorhome insurance you can get. It usually protects the camper’s contents, including expensive camping gear and personal possessions that make your van feel like home, or you can get personal possessions cover as an add-on.

You can also get third party theft and fire (TPTF) and third party only (TPO) policies. The quotes might be more affordable than comprehensive - depending on your driving history and situation - but you’ll have to pay for some or all of your repairs if you claim.

It’s worth comparing all three types of cover to make sure you get the right policy at the right price.

Depending on the policy, you may also be covered for driving abroad if you’re going camping in Europe.

What is a motorhome?

A motorhome is a vehicle that’s used for transport and living accommodation and can range from larger vehicles, like A-class, to smaller models including self-built motorhomes or coach-built vehicles.

What’s the difference between a motorhome and a campervan?

Motorhomes are large and have clearly defined areas for living and driving, with permanent fixtures like sinks and cupboards. There’s also space for sleeping. They’re designed for travelling around the country.

Campervans tend to be smaller with basic facilities for sleeping and cooking.

When it comes to insurance there’s one big difference - a campervan can be covered by car or van insurance depending on its specifications, but motorhomes are defined as a motor caravan by the DVLA and need a specialist policy.

When we help you to compare quotes, we use your motorhomes’ registration number to confirm it’s a motorhome and get you the right cover.

What are the main types of motorhome cover?

When you get quotes for motorhome insurance, there are three levels of cover to choose from:

Commuting

You’re protected going to and from a single place of work.

Personal business use

You’re still covered for commuting to your place of work, plus business meetings and events held elsewhere.

Social, domestic and pleasure

Non-business trips are covered, like the school run, shopping, trips out with the family and going camping, but you couldn’t use the motorhome to go to work.

Motorhome insurance for all shapes and sizes!

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The cost of motorhome insurance depends on factors, like:

Your motorhome mileage

Keeping your annual mileage below an pre-agreed limit can mean substantial savings on your premiums.

You might have to sign a declaration stating how many miles your vehicle’s done at the start of the policy or send a photograph of your odometer to the insurer.

You can work out your mileage with our mileage calculator.

How do you use yours?

If your camper is the only vehicle in your life and you use it for daily driving and commuting, as well as for your holidays, then it’s likely to be more expensive and difficult to cover.

If you leave your motorhome on its parking spot for weeks at a time and only get behind the wheel for leisure use, you could be spoilt for choice with a range of cheaper policies from providers specialising in this type of cover.

No-claims discount

A few years of claim-free driving can substantially reduce your premiums.

Your no-claims history doesn’t need to have been earned on a motorhome - most insurers will let you use a no-claims history earned on a car, so long as it’s not already in use on another vehicle.

Unique vehicles

From historic converted VW buses to quirky micro-campers adapted from large cars, it can be trickier to find cover for modifications or anything less than standard.

Our panel of insurers includes providers that specialise in these sorts of vehicles, so you’ll still be able to find cover.

Club discounts

Being a member of a camping club or association can get you a discount on your premium, but you’ll have to provide the insurer with proof that you’re a member.

The Caravan and Motorhome Club has one million members and offers driving safety courses that might net you a further discount.

How to make your motorhome insurance cheaper

There are several ways you might be able to save on your motorhome or campervan cover:

  1. Pay annually

    If you can, paying your insurance in one go usually means it’ll be cheaper

  2. Security improvements

    Consider motorhome security devices like alarms and wheel clamps – although the cost of fitting might take some years to recoup through insurance savings

  3. Get the right cover for self-builds

    Modifications for any vehicle can be costlier to insure, but if your motorhome’s heavily modified or you fitted it out from scratch, insurers who specialise in this might be able to offer better value cover

  4. Get qualified

    Getting some advanced driving qualifications could get you a discount

  5. Park somewhere safe

    Use your garage or driveway if you have one – parking on the road comes with extra risks that can make insurance more expensive

  6. Beware of add-ons

    Only buy the extra insurance features you need – so don’t add breakdown insurance if you have another policy that covers you already

  7. Shop around

    Compare motorhome insurance quotes to get the best deal

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it’s a legal requirement to have insurance for your motorhome.

The cost of motorhome insurance depends on things like the vehicle’s age, type and size as well as the owner’s personal details and whether you have a no claims bonus.

To get an idea of how much it will cost to insure your motorhome, compare quotes now.

No. Motorhomes aren’t used in the same way as cars, for instance staying in the vehicle overnight or cooking in it, so they carry a very different set of risks that need specialist insurance.

Work out the number of miles you drive in a typical week and multiply this by 52. Add on any infrequent long trips you make, like holidays.

Of course, if you only use your motorhome on holiday you only need to consider those occasional trips – just remember, a two-week European jaunt could rack up considerable mileage.

You can opt for third-party only, third-party, fire and theft or comprehensive insurance, but only the latter will cover your vehicle for collision damage. Comprehensive policies might also include cover for things like arranging to get you, your vehicle and your possessions home if your motorhome’s badly damaged or written off.

Cover does vary though, so check your documents carefully, particularly if you’re venturing abroad – you don’t want to end up trying to get your camper towed home somewhere you don’t speak the language.

If your insurer decides the motorhome would be too expensive to repair, or is beyond repair, they’ll class the vehicle as an insurance write-off and offer you a settlement payment. This is based on the vehicle’s current market value.

You can also buy Motorhome Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance to protect you against financial loss if this happens.

GAP insurance covers the difference between the price you originally paid for the motorhome and its current market value. This can give you peace of mind if you know that you’d want to buy a brand-new replacement motorhome if yours was written off.

It can also be useful if you bought your motorhome on finance. Motorhome GAP insurance would pay off the loan so that you aren’t left with outstanding payments on a vehicle you no longer have.

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Page last reviewed: 14th September 2023

Page reviewed by Holly Thomas

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