FAQs

What kind of insurance do I need to hire a caravan?

In many cases, you're car insurance will cover towing a caravan on a 3rd party liability basis. We recommend you notify your insurer. We also highly recommend that you purchase additional insurance to cover the cost of any accidental damage that might occur during your trip.

Do I need a special kind of license to tow a caravan?

The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. According to GOV.UK, If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you’re now allowed to tow trailers up to 3,500kg MAM (maximum allowable mass.
This should be enough for most caravans and cars but ask your supplier and check your driving license information for more details.
Check your car’s handbook to find out its gross train weight (GTW). This is the total allowable weight of the car plus the trailer plus the load.

What might I need to bring with me when I hire a caravan?