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Batten down the hatches

Feb 18 2012 12:00 AM |

Submitted By markf | Viewed 380 times

in Press release

91% increase in storm damaged caravans
The extremely windy weather during December and the first few weeks of 2012 caused a 91% increase in caravan storm damage claims according to research conducted by caravan insurance specialists Caravan Guard.

Compared to the same period during the year previous there have been almost twice as many claims for damage caused during high winds and storms, with common claims including impacts by falling trees or other objects, and also roof lights and aerials being ripped off.

Caravan Guard say the volume of claims for storm damage in winter months goes to show how important it is for caravanners to maintain caravan insurance cover even when they are not planning to use their caravans.

Teresa Eastwood, Claims Liaison manager at Caravan Guard, says she’s never seen so many claims for this sort of damage,
“The early part of 2012 has been particularly bad for touring caravan storm damage claims as there were sustained periods of high wind and stormy weather for a number of weeks, rather than the odd occurrence as we would normally get at that time of year. Roof lights are particularly susceptible as even when closed some models have a lip which the wind can get underneath – that said, ensuring any roof lights and windows are tightly shut is your best means of preventing this sort of damage.”

As well as objects being ripped off or flying into the caravan, there is a danger of your touring caravan being rolled over in extremely high winds. This risk can be reduced by taking simple precautions such as storing in a sheltered location, or avoiding exposed campsites when winds have been forecast. Caravan Guard have dealt with a record number of claims of this type already this year, and say that the damage will often make the caravan an insurance write off,

“Luckily we haven’t had any customers injured as a result of their caravan being pushed over by strong winds, but we have dealt with a number of claims where the damage has been so severe the unit has been an insurance write off. The construction of caravans means that even damaging a few panels can create an insurance write off, without even considering the internal damage to cupboards, fixtures and fittings an accident of this sort can cause.”

Awnings are particularly susceptible to storm damage, so even in moderate wind you may want to consider taking them down as they can easily detach and severely damage your caravan, or another vehicle.

Caravan Guard recently issued some advice on protecting your caravan from high winds during towing, storage, and on campsites, visit http://www.caravangu...igh-winds-3845/ for more info.