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Liam
08-09-2009, 16:42
I might be purchasing an Abi Viceroy from my sister in law and just want info regarding what level of insurance cover I should get and if there is anything in particular I should look for/avoid. I appreciate that things are different in the UK but am hoping for approximate cost of cover and which companies provide best cover. Still undecided about purchasing as I would need to leave it stored at her place as I have height restricted access to my place, I would much prefer to be able to keep it in my place when not in use. What might sway me is the fact that she will sell it to me at a good price. Things to check on the caravan itself would also be helpful as I haven't checked it over yet.
zippy
08-09-2009, 17:45
I might be purchasing an Abi Viceroy from my sister in law and just want info regarding what level of insurance cover I should get and if there is anything in particular I should look for/avoid. I appreciate that things are different in the UK but am hoping for approximate cost of cover and which companies provide best cover. Still undecided about purchasing as I would need to leave it stored at her place as I have height restricted access to my place, I would much prefer to be able to keep it in my place when not in use. What might sway me is the fact that she will sell it to me at a good price. Things to check on the caravan itself would also be helpful as I haven't checked it over yet.

Hi Liam

What age is the van? If it is quite young and you are in the caravan club then their insurance is the best. You get new for old cover and they tend to be no quibble - pay out readily. My insurance for a 2007 compass, valued at 14500 is £27 per month new for old. I could get it cheaper from other providers but TBH the level of cover was not as good.

Regards
Lee
dinky
08-09-2009, 18:46
Liverpool Victoria were brilliant when i wrote my van off,paid out within 4 weeks full value of van.Have to have van serviced every year though.
Liam
08-09-2009, 19:06
Hi Liam

What age is the van? If it is quite young and you are in the caravan club then their insurance is the best. You get new for old cover and they tend to be no quibble - pay out readily. My insurance for a 2007 compass, valued at 14500 is £27 per month new for old. I could get it cheaper from other providers but TBH the level of cover was not as good.

Regards
Lee


Thanks Lee,it is a 1995 model I believe. I don't know much about it and haven't seen it yet, the missus advised me not to have a look as it is full of stuff from their last weekend away recently. I have volunteered her and her sister to clean it up nice before I view it:D
Liam
08-09-2009, 19:06
Liverpool Victoria were brilliant when i wrote my van off,paid out within 4 weeks full value of van.Have to have van serviced every year though.


How do you write off a caravan?
BigBlack
08-09-2009, 20:27
I'm with Caravan Club... cheapest I could find.

You've gotta be a member though.
dinky
08-09-2009, 21:56
Travel backwards down the A42 at 50 mph in outside lane,photoAs on here somewhere
zippy656
08-09-2009, 22:08
must have made a mess
tezzer
08-09-2009, 22:11
just insured my van today, elddis avante 2001 model for £4000 which is book price, inc awning etc for £500, cost £7.09 per month, :thumbs

i was asked if i wanted to cover bedding, water / containers, no i said cos if the van should flip over, they will bounce down the road without breaking. :lol
Bibio
09-09-2009, 04:30
Check out the Caravan and Camping Club !. Cant remember the price , but it was cheaper than the caravan club for my Swift Challenger 1999,

The caravan clubs new for old is for newer vans !.

John
iceman
09-09-2009, 13:52
just insured my van today, elddis avante 2001 model for £4000 which is book price


where can i get the book price for my van?.
MudLifeCrisis
09-09-2009, 14:58
where can i get the book price for my van?.

Ask me ;O)
tezzer
09-09-2009, 15:56
where can i get the book price for my van?.

i got mine when i asked for a quote, but nip into tesco's and have a look in the magazine section and have a butchers at the glasses guide,:augie:naughty
tezzer
09-09-2009, 15:57
Ask me ;O)

or even ask RedMavTaj; :lol:D
Liam
09-09-2009, 17:27
Ask me ;O)


Ok,what is the book price on a 1995 Abi Viceroy,then?
MudLifeCrisis
09-09-2009, 17:33
Ok,what is the book price on a 1995 Abi Viceroy,then?

is it a jubilee supreme?

if so trade is 1275 retail 2575
Liam
09-09-2009, 17:51
is it a jubilee supreme?

if so trade is 1275 retail 2575


I'll check and get back to you.
iceman
09-09-2009, 20:11
Ask me ;O)

Bailey Ranger series 5 470/4 it is ever 2001 or 2002 cannot remember atm.:rolleyes:

big thx.
zippy
09-09-2009, 21:34
Ok,what is the book price on a 1995 Abi Viceroy,then?

if you look here - http://caravanpriceguide.com/ it will give you used prices for most types of van.

The price for british vans is slightly higher in Ireland but continental vans are usually a similar price.

Regards
Lee
Liam
09-09-2009, 22:00
Ok, so I took the plunge, and am taking the caravan (Abi Ace Viceroy) for a very intense road trip this weekend. If it can travel the roads from my place to Connemara and back in one piece it should be up to anything I will want to use it for. Still haven't seen it but at €200 I suppose it is worth a punt. No idea what is coming with it and the sis in law never used the heater or the taps on the sink so I don't know if either is working. I do know the rear window has a crack but apparently it is not leaking. No shower fitted and some kind of porta potty which is obviously going to be emptied by the missus:sly
Never towed one of these buggers before so the weekend should be interesting,to say the least. Insurance and some caravan club membership still to be sorted. Thanks for all the replies, I never knew there were so many caravan clubs, need time to study the benefits of each before deciding. Incidentally,T2 insurance is up in a few weeks and I tried a few different companies,best so far is comprehensive with AIG (25plus) at about €295,with me and the missus and other drivers over 25.:thumb2
MudLifeCrisis
10-09-2009, 12:12
Bailey Ranger series 5 470/4 it is ever 2001 or 2002 cannot remember atm.:rolleyes:

big thx.

2001 retail 4275 trade 2725

2002 plus 500
Liam
10-09-2009, 19:53
Never trust a woman to do a man's job. Asked the missus the age of her sister's caravan,1995 she says. Turns out she was reading the number plate of her sisters car and tows the van,it's a 1995:doh I reckon the caravan is actually a 1990 but have sent an email to Abi with the serial number so should get an answer soon.Women,don't you just love them:rolleyes:
Muzz
07-11-2009, 21:49
Just done a new page on caravan insurance on my website it may help some!

http://www.caravanningamigos.co.uk/caravaninsurance.php