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Finding the right caravan for your needs is crucial – after all, you’ll be spending your hard-earned cash on a tourer that you’ll want as your home-from-home for years to come. That’s why Practical Caravan’s 2026 Awards should be your first port of call when you’re looking for your next van – every winner comes recommended by our experts.
But once you’ve got your tourer, how should you protect it over the winter months? There are some smart and simple steps that you can take – here are a few hints and tips from our team:
- If you’re planning to store your caravan for the winter, be sure to empty the water pipes and the boiler – allowing them to freeze could cause costly damage.
- Leaving interior locker doors, drawers and cupboards open lets air circulate when you’re not using your tourer, meaning that damp and condensation are less likely to build up. Fridge doors may also be opened as they can grow mould if not aired.
- Whether your van is in storage or on site, you can help prevent theft by using quality security devices – hitchlocks, wheellocks and steady locks are all worthwhile additions.
Flexible and practical insurance cover
But there’s one more thing you can do to help protect your pride and joy over the winter in case things go wrong, and that’s to take out dedicated caravan insurance.
Not only does doing so mean you may be covered in the event of an unfortunate incident, it also offers real peace of mind, whether you’re storing your caravan until spring or continuing to enjoy adventures.
The Insurance Emporium’s touring caravan policies have been specially designed to meet the needs of caravanners, and offer a tremendous amount of flexibility. There are three types of policies available: Trip, Voyage and Quest, each of which offers different benefits and levels of cover.
All The Insurance Emporium’s touring caravan policies include benefits such as New for Old, which is the cost of replacing your caravan with a new one if stolen, lost or accidentally damaged by fire, flood, storm or vandalism, plus cover for accidental damage, theft or loss, European use (up to 280 days on lunar monthly plans), family cover and more.
Then, you can choose to add various optional benefits, such as gadget and mobile phone or even dog emergency cover, allowing you to create the perfect policy for your needs and those of your caravanning companions.
Available discounts
The even better news is that discounts of up to 45%* are available, too. If you store your tourer at a CaSSOA site you’ll save money (Bronze 5%, Silver 10%, Gold 15% or Platinum 20%), and if you have a fitted alarm (15%), a tracker (5%), electronic anti-snaking device (10%) or wheel safety bands (5%) you’ll get a discount, too.
All of which means that you’ll have a bit more cash to spend on your travels, no matter where you choose to tour.
To find out more about The Insurance Emporium’s touring caravan policies, and to start a quote, simply visit the website or call 03300 244 053.
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Lifestyle Policy Limited is an appointed representative of The Equine and Livestock Insurance Company Limited. The Insurance Emporium is a trading name of The Equine and Livestock Insurance Company Limited (registered in England and Wales no: 294940) which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority no:202748.
We offer a variety of cover levels, so please check the policy cover suits your needs before purchasing. For your protection, please ensure you read the Insurance Product Information Document (IPID) and policy wording, for information on policy exclusions and limitations.
* The maximum available discount is 45% – this is a combination of a range of discounts (if applicable). Please see our website for more details.
