
Frank Pickles caravan insurance review
We've analysed the caravan insurance offered through Frank Pickles, which can arrange both touring and static caravan cover. Here's what you need to know about this online broker.
Whatever type of caravan you own, you’ll want to keep it safe. Frank Pickles says it can help owners find the right protection to meet their needs, with its caravan policies designed for personal and family holiday use only.
What’s more, the broker claims that its unique additional breakdown policy for cars and touring caravans covers both mechanical faults and punctures to get owners back on the road sooner. Here’s what else we think you should know.
Who is Frank Pickles?
Frank Pickles is a specialist insurance broker that was established in 1960.
With more than 50 years of experience, the broker sources insurance for touring and static caravans, park homes and emergencies at home.
As an online insurance broker, a caravan insurance quote can be obtained online and any subsequent policy document will only be available online.
What types of caravan insurance are available?
- Touring caravan insurance. This is relevant for anyone towing a caravan on the roads for leisure. This is not a legal requirement but worth considering to keep a caravan protected whilst being towed.
- Static caravan insurance. This type of insurance is best suited to a caravan that is permanently fixed in one place. Again, this is not a legal requirement, but most holiday parks will require a basic level of protection in the form of caravan liability insurance.
What is covered under my Frank Pickles insurance policy?
- Accidental damage cover whilst towing
- Fire, explosion, flood and storm damage
- Theft, attempted theft or vandalism cover
- Public liability cover up to £1 million
Optional extras for touring caravan insurance
- Legal expenses cover
- European cover of either 90 or 180 days
- Car and caravan breakdown cover
- Increased contents cover up to £3,000
- Increased public liability cover up to £2 million
- Policy excess protection
- Accidental damage to the caravan as a unit and not the interior
- Fire, explosion, flood and storm damage cover
- Outbuildings cover such as verandas, decking, skirting
- Public liability cover up to £1 million
Optional extras for static caravan insurance
- Legal expenses cover
- Increased public liability cover up to £5 million
- Increased contents cover up £10,000
General exclusions
Frank Pickles has some general exclusions that apply:
- When your caravan is being used for a purpose not included under your policy
- Depreciation of your caravan
- Decoration of the caravan interior
- General wear and tear
- Manufacturing defects
- Rust, corrosion or any gradual deterioration
Check your policy for further details to confirm your cover is valid.
How to save on your caravan insurance policy with Frank Pickles
- Increase security. Fit security alarms and immobilisers to deter thieves. Fitting a security camera or tracking device may also be a good idea.
- Increase the excess. Agreeing to pay a bigger voluntary excess could make your overall premium cheaper. But remember that your insurer won’t pay out for a claim that costs less than your excess. So be careful about making it too high, as it could leave you out of pocket if damage occurs.
- Increase safety. Installing devices such as electronic anti-snaking devices, axle wheel locks to the caravan chassis or tyre pressure monitoring systems to caravan tyres, could result in additional discounts.
- Join a club. Savings could be made by becoming a member of a national or regional caravan owners’ club.
What is my excess?
Your insurance excess is the amount of money you have to pay towards a claim. Your insurer won’t pay out for a claim that costs less than this amount.
A voluntary excess is normally an amount set by you when taking out a policy. You’ll have the option of adding or increasing a voluntary excess, which could in turn reduce your premium.
Meanwhile, a compulsory excess amount might vary depending on the age and standard of your caravan or your driving experience.
With Frank Pickles’ caravan insurance, there is a compulsory excess of £100, which can be increased in order to reduce the premium.
You’ll find details about any compulsory or voluntary excesses in your policy document.
What is the claims process for Frank Pickles?
In order to make a claim, you will need to refer to your policy document for the contact details of your insurer’s claims handlers. As the broker only offers online brokering services, you will need to check your policy document online.
It’s worth having your insurance policy details as well as all facts about any incident to hand before making the call.
And it’s important that you let your insurer know about an incident as soon as possible, even if it’s not your fault. A delay in reporting an incident or failure to report it could result in a rejected claim later on.
Frank Pickles pros and cons
Pros
- Touring and static caravan insurance available
- Optional extras available to enhance cover
Cons
- Your policy document is only available online
Our verdict
If you prefer to clutch your policy document safely in your hands, then Frank Pickles may not be for you as its services are offered online only. That said, you can log into your account and access your policy document at any time.
Before you take the plunge on a policy, do a little research and compare caravan insurance providers to find the best deal that matches your needs and your wallet.
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