Caravanning is a fantastic way to enjoy your holidays – it gives you the opportunity to explore the many wonderful places around the UK.

But new research by The Insurance Emporium* suggests that even more caravanners are choosing to use seasonal pitches or store & stay sites.

Caravanning with less fuss

So why might that be? Seasonal pitches offer a number of great benefits – for starters, you won’t need to tow your caravan every trip, making your journeys quicker and stress-free.

You can leave your caravan full of kit, too – no more packing and unpacking (although we wouldn’t recommend leaving anything of high value when not in use) – and if you choose an area you love, you’re guaranteed to enjoy day trips nearby.

You’ll get to know others on site and make new friends, and you can come and go as often as you like, giving you complete flexibility.

Store & stay, meanwhile, works in a similar way – you just need to call the site where your tourer is stored before you visit, and when you arrive your caravan will be pitched for you. Simple!

The right cover for your caravan

Of course, if you choose to use a seasonal pitch or store & stay, you’ll want to make sure that you have the right touring caravan insurance for your needs.

That’s where award-winning caravan-insurance specialist The Insurance Emporium can help.

It’s acted on its research by updating its touring caravan product to include seasonal pitch and store & stay campsites, giving caravanners who choose these options the opportunity to pick a policy that suits them well.

And that’s not all: you can also go for the level of cover that’s right for you.

Perhaps the entry-level Trip would be best – or you might prefer Voyage or Quest, which offer higher levels of cover.

No matter which you choose, you can tweak your policy with optional benefits.

And you’ll get peace of mind with the knowledge that every policy includes New-for-Old for up to four, seven or 10 years, European Use and Family cover, plus much more.

Discounts for even better value

The even better news is that you can save up to 45% on new touring caravan policies with The Insurance Emporium’s comprehensive range of discounts.

The maximum available discount is 45%. This includes a 15% discount if you’re a member of the Caravan and Motorhome Club, a 20% discount if all drivers are over the age of 30, and a 10% discount if you have three or more years of no-claim history with a previous caravan insurer.

There are lots of other great savings to be made, too – including 15% for having an alarm fitted, or 5% for a tracking device.

They all add up to make your insurance cover even better value for money.

So, whether you use a seasonal pitch or store & stay facility, or prefer to tour with your caravan, come to The Insurance Emporium to look for the right product for you.

To find out more, visit The Insurance Emporium’s website.

 

*Market research by The Insurance Emporium over a three-month period in 2023 revealed a growing demand for policies that covered the use of ‘seasonal pitches’

SEASONAL PITCH – designated and reserved area on a registered caravan park where your caravan is sited for an extended period, typically a season or several months. Note: “registered” caravan park is one with a site licence issued by the local authority and containing 10 caravans or more. Note: you may stay in your caravan for periods of up to 28 days, then you must vacate it for not less than 48 hours.
STORE & STAY – sited on a designated pitch booked for your holiday period and placed into storage within 24 hours of your departure.

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