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Posted on 16 Oct 2008

One of the most common mistakes people make when taking out insurance for their motorhome is insuring the motorhome under a standard car insurance policy. It may seem that the policy is very similar, but it could leave you without the correct cover.

For example - a specialist motorhome insurance policy will cover your camping equipment as well as your vehicle. Options such as new for old cover are often limited under a car policy.

Another consideration when comparing insurance policies for your motorhome is whether breakdown cover is included. As with any breakdown service, the one provided with your motorhome insurance policy could prove invaluable should your motorhome breakdown whilst on holiday. Good questions to ask your breakdown provider is whether there are length or weight restrictions for the service they provide and whether they've coverage in Europe. You may think you've been sold specialist motorhome breakdown cover, only to find that your vehicle is too long or too heavy to be recovered, leaving you stranded.

If you secure your motorhome with an alarm or tracking device, seek out insurance companies that will recognise this and reward you with insurance discounts. You should also be able to earn a no claims discount on your policy and even get a discount for being a member of a motorhome club or online forum, so check what discounts you're entitled to.

Extra cover benefits such as European cover and European breakdown may be obtainable at extra cost, therefore, if you don't plan to travel outside the UK, you could ask for these benefits to be removed, saving you money on your premium. Another way to reduce your premium is to limit the mileage in your motorhome each year or increase your voluntary excess if this is possible.

When ringing around for insurance quotes, remember to ask the right questions and only pay for the cover you need.

Heather Robinson of Caravan Guard Limited. Caravan Guard Limited specialise in motorhome insurance.

For more information on insuring your motorhome, visit the Caravan Guard site at http://www.caravanguard.co.uk Caravan Guard are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.