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What is static caravan insurance?

Static caravan insurance is specifically tailored to protect your static caravan. This includes loss or damage that could result from bad weather, flood, fire, theft or vandalism. Many static caravan policies include cover for your caravan’s contents as well as the caravan’s structure.

A static caravan is designed to be fixed in one place. They’re quite different from touring caravans, which you can tow around with your car.

Do I need static caravan insurance?

Static caravan insurance isn’t a legal requirement. But you might be taking a major financial risk by not having caravan insurance in place. Static caravans can be worth tens of thousands of pounds, and that’s without even considering the value of the contents.

In any case, some caravan parks will require you to have caravan insurance in place to keep your caravan on their site.

What does static caravan insurance cover?

Static caravan insurance comes with standard benefits included, plus optional add-ons you can select at extra cost. What’s covered by static caravan insurance varies from insurer to insurer, so you should always check the policy wording.

Static caravan insurance usually covers:

Damage caused by fire, flood or bad weather
Public liability cover for third-party claims made against you about your caravan
Theft, loss or damage to the caravan or its contents
Malicious damage caused by vandals
Accidental damage to the caravan’s structure or contents

Optional cover with static caravan insurance can include:

Key cover to protect your keys if they’re lost, stolen or damaged
Legal assistance cover for any uninsured losses due to an accident that’s not your fault
Homecare emergencies, covering emergency call-outs for tradesmen to fix things like drainage or plumbing issues
Renting, so your caravan will be covered if you rent it out

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What isn't included in static caravan insurance?

Not everything will be covered by your insurance policy, so make sure you find out exactly what is and isn’t. Static caravan insurance doesn't usually cover:

Damage caused by wear and tear
Using your static caravan as your main home
Theft through lack of security, such as leaving your caravan unlocked
Damage caused by insect or vermin infestation

How much is static caravan insurance?

51% of our customers paid less than £140* for static caravan insurance.

The overall price of your static caravan insurance can vary depending on:

Its value. The more it's worth, the higher the cost.
Where it's kept. If it's kept in a poorly secured area, your insurance could cost more.
The contents value. The more valuable the items that your contents insurance covers, the more expensive your insurance will be.
Your claims history. Building up a no-claims bonus on caravan insurance will lower your costs.
How you pay. Paying for your static caravan insurance annually is usually cheaper than paying in monthly instalments.
Security features. Fitting an alarm or camera to your caravan can reduce the risk of theft, meaning cheaper insurance.
Optional extras. The more you add, the higher your costs could be.

Shop around and compare quotes for static caravan insurance to find a policy that's right for you and not just the cheapest option.

^{*Based on Confused.com data of purchased policies August 2022. 51% of customers paid £140.73 or less}

What are the different types of static caravan insurance?

There are two main types of static caravan insurance to choose from:

New for old covers theft and damage beyond economical repair. You can get a brand new caravan as a replacement.

Market value is a lower level of cover. The most you can get if your caravan is stolen or beyond economical repair is its market value at the time of the incident.

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Can I still get a quote if my caravan site has a history of flooding?

Some insurers may exclude cover if the caravan site is in an area that’s at high risk of flooding. You should check the policy wording and if you’re still not completely sure, contact the insurer.

What do I need to get a static caravan insurance quote?

To get static caravan insurance with Confused.com, you'll need to tell us about you, your caravan and the level of cover you want:

Caravan details

The size, make and model
When you bought it
What you’ll use it for
How the caravan's fixed in place
Security features in use
Its condition
Where it’s kept and the level of security there
If the caravan site has a history of flooding

Your details

Name, address, age and occupation
Details of any no claims bonus on caravan and/or household insurance you’ve built up

Your cover

The type of cover you need – Market Value or New for Old static caravan insurance
How much voluntary excess you want to pay
If you’ll be paying annually or in monthly instalments
Any optional extras you want to include

What’s the difference between touring caravan and static caravan insurance?

Static caravans are fixed in one place, so static caravan insurance tends to be a lot more like home insurance. Touring caravans are designed to give you the freedom to move around. Touring caravan insurance also protects your caravan when it’s being towed.

Will static caravan insurance cover voids if I’m renting it out?

Static caravan insurance won’t cover lost rental income during void periods. But you can still get cover for your static caravan if you intend to rent it out, provided you tell the insurer when you buy the policy.

Your static caravan insurance might cover you against accidental damage by your guests. If an insured event makes your caravan uninhabitable, it could also cover emergency accommodation for them.

Other types of insurance

Car insurance

is a legal requirement if you're driving in the UK. Find out more about choosing the right cover at the right price.

Travel insurance

is a great way to cover you against medical bills, delayed flights and stolen items when you're on holiday.

Touring caravan insurance

covers your caravan travelling on the road and whilst at a campsite

European travel insurance

it will cover you for any holidays that you've got planned in Europe this year.

Private van insurance

protects your van for social use and commuting to work.

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