While policy conditions often vary between insurance providers, most will demand that the static home’s water and central heating systems are drained down during the closing of the site over the winter months, and the water turned off at the stopcock. This is to prevent damage caused by frozen water in pipes and systems which can be costly to repair

Some policyholders may be unaware that there are conditions they need to meet as part of their static caravan insurance contract. It is imperative therefore, that they fully understand their obligations in order to not void their cover, as well as any policy exclusions

Refer to your static home’s Manufacturer’s Handbook for bespoke guidance about draining down your system. If you don’t have the expertise, time or equipment to do this yourself, then speak to the site owner, as many parks offer a winterisation service

Our data supports the popularity of caravanning, with more than one in ten Brits having a staycation this Summer in a caravan

Caravan parks are located in some fantastic areas around the country and have great amenities for all the family. So this is really a time to explore the UK by staying in a caravan or holiday park

We have written a range of caravanning guides for different types of holidays, which can be considered as a staycation

:According to data from VisitEngland, £1.9billion was spent on holiday parks and caravan trips last year and this is expected to have increased this year

There are 12.9 million disabled people in the UK (making up around 19% of the UK population) plus, 17.8% of the population are aged 65 and over

Over a third of the population may need added help and advice to take advantage of caravanning

Our guide hopes to provide readers with access to information in one place so they can really enjoy caravanning without having to spend hours trawling the internet trying to find what they need

With so many pet friendly caravan sites here and abroad to choose from, and easy travel for pets with a passport, we thought this guide may come in handy for pet owners wanting to include their four legged friends in the family holiday

Our aim is to provide a first class service to our customers whether they are getting a quote online or speaking to us on the ‘phone

This update means that our online caravan insurance quotation facility is quicker for more of our customers

This isn’t about minimising the interaction our customers have with our Team, but making the whole process smoother and easier for tourer owners who store their ‘vans at what were considered non-standard venues

We are also able to offer more discounts

In the case of new for old replacement on your tourer caravan, in the event of a successful claim for loss or irreparable damage, you will not receive an amount more than what is stated on your policy schedule

Of course, the price to replace your ‘van may have actually gone down, so let your insurer know - you could save money on the cost of your caravan insurance premiums

If you bought your caravan for £10,000 4 years ago, is it still worth £10,000 - or would it cost £12,000 to replace it

You do need to be aware that the current replacement value of your touring caravan is reflected on your policy schedule, so you should check this sum every time you renew your cover. This is because the value may have changed

When considering the sum insured value under the new for old section of your touring caravan insurance, you need to think about how much it would cost to replace your caravan at today’s prices – not its resale value

With Storm Gertrude and Co. racking up a total of five storms already this year, we are getting claims for damage to awnings

What some people do not realise, however, is that if they leave their awnings up while they are away from their ‘van or static home overnight or longer, or, for static caravans, they leave the awning up when they return home, then typically, any claim may be rejected

There is a clause within their policy documents that says that policyholders must not leave awnings up and attached to the caravan unless it is in use. Sadly, many people are unaware of this clause until they come to make a claim, when it is too late

the term “in use” typically means the awning should not be left up overnight or longer – so if you use your ‘van as a base and then go off somewhere else for a day or two and leave your awning up, cover for it will be excluded

If an awning isn’t listed separately on a policy, then it is unlikely that it is covered at all

While there is no data to suggest when Storm Lawrence will hit the UK, we recommend that caravan awnings owner make sure they are well prepared and check that they have adequate awnings cover – as well as understanding what their obligations are under the terms of their contract

Our study compared results to the same set of questions asked 12 months ago, to see whether perceptions of caravanning, as well as preferred destinations, have changed

Caravanning is still a popular pastime, with more than 3 out of 4 Brits (78%) saying they have stayed in - or plan to stay in - a caravan within the coming year

Around 200,000 people live in park homes* across the UK, leaving behind the burden of gardening and cleaning a house to move somewhere more manageable, cost-effective and with like-minded neighbours – typically in excellent locations!

The Guide covers topics from the attractions of buying a park home to an owner’s rights and obligations, as well as providing useful links and resources, plus much more

We are thrilled that our commitment to providing a first class customer service has been recognised by Feefo

This award supports our continuing focus on the putting our customers’ interests first, treating them fairly, and communicating in a clear and fair way – as per the new recommendations from the financial regulatory body, the Financial Conduct Authority

It is also a much more beneficial award to us as it is independently accredited based on actual customer feedback and not something we simply bought or were awarded by the industry

At Cover4Caravans, we are committed to communicating with our customers in plain English and without using jargon as much possible

We are kicking off 2016 with these new videos which we hope our customers will find useful

The videos also follow the new recommendations from the Financial Conduct Authority – the financial regulatory body - about communicating in clearer ways for customers

We wanted the website to be much more than simply selling insurance - we want to share our love and knowledge of caravanning

We hope caravanners, new and experienced, will find something useful in our guides whether it is to get destination ideas or simply finding that new gadget for next season

While policy conditions often vary between insurance providers, most will demand that the static home’s water and central heating systems are drained down during the closing of the site over the winter months, and the water turned off at the stopcock

Some policyholders may be unaware that there are certain conditions they need to meet as part of their static caravan insurance contract. It is imperative therefore, that they fully understand their obligations in order to not void their cover, as well as any policy exclusions

It is refreshing that Cornwall - home of the fictional, troubled Captain Ross Poldark, and the doomed lovers Cathy and Heathcliff - won hands down, knocking both Venice and Paris out of the park with 16% of votes

With the top three romantic destinations all being in the UK, it just goes to prove that despite Britain’s often dismal weather, it still doesn’t cool our ardour

We consider ourselves a fun company and when we talk to our clients we do like to ask them questions about their travel experiences. I must admit though, some of the answers we get are a bit surprising!

This study shows the British are much more open to trying foreign foods than the perception of a stereotype Brit on tour would have us believe

As much as I love recommendations from clients, I won’t be rushing off to try sheep’s ball stew!

Our current touring caravan insurance policy has an upper limit of £25,000. And while this is more than adequate enough for most of our customers, we wanted to be able to offer people with higher value tourers a cost-effective and comprehensive insurance option as well

The solution is our upgraded touring caravan insurance policy, providing up to £40,000 cover for the caravan and awnings

It’s a big change from our previous £25,000 upper limit and with unlimited contents cover too, we feel this enhanced policy represents excellent value for money

Some of our customers often say they want to take their family to theme parks but are not sure where to stay nearby. Our guide is useful for caravanners and campers alike who want to visit a theme park and have all the convenience of being pitched up nearby

We polled our customers to see which childhood destination evoked the best memories. It was heart warming to see that Great Britain, despite its often temperamental weather, beat other warmer and more so-called glamorous destinations such as Florida and Brittany