Mind Your Head! – Motorhome Roof Damage On The Rise

March 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Motorhome insurance specialist Caravan Guard reports it has seen a six fold increase in claims for accidents of this sort since 2005 with the average cost of a claim being £2200.

With the average motorhome reaching 2.8 metres in height – a metre taller than a large 4x4, owners can often come unstuck when it comes to driving under low bridges or car park height restriction barriers.

Caravan Guard’s Claims Liaison Manager Sarah Jones comments, “Motorhomes are so car-like to drive these days, it’s easy to forget the height of the vehicle you are driving.”

Some owners have claimed that they have had difficulties calculating their imperial to metric measurement conversions - this becomes a big problem when travelling around Europe.

To help motorhomers avoid unnecessary damage, Caravan Guard have devised a simple sticker which  can be placed on the sun visor, out of sight until needed, and filled in with your motorhomes height, width and length dimensions in both metric and imperial units.

It’s a simple and effective way to help you and your motorhome avoid roof damage.

Sarah had this to add,

“Most low bridges and barriers will have the clearance height displayed and these simple stickers quickly allow you to check that your motorhome will fit underneath, meaning you don’t have to run the risk of damage.”

Want to get a hold of one of these handy stickers? Simply visit http://www.caravanguard.co.uk/motorhomesticker and request one to be sent out to you free of charge! For further information regarding Caravan Guard’s motorhome insurance call 08450 71 71 71 or visit http://www.caravanguard.co.uk/motorhome_insurance/index.php

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About Caravan Guard Limited. Caravan Guard specialise in motorhome and touring caravan insurance in the UK. For more information visit our website at http://www.caravanguard.co.uk.