Posts Tagged ‘recreational vehicle insurance’

2 Reasons to Buy Specialized Insurance for RV

Monday, December 28th, 2009

What makes a specialized policy of insurance for RV different than buying from your typical auto insurance company? Since specialized carriers understand all the details involved in RV ownership, they recognize and cover problems that regular auto insurance companies overlook, such as:

1.    Coverage for personal belongings
If you use a motor home for any length of time, you know the vehicle becomes your second home. You leave possessions inside, just as you do at home. Some of these may be valuable, such as jewelry. Others may have sentimental value, like photographs.

Typical car insurance companies don’t cover any of the possessions you leave in your vehicle, no matter what the value. On the other hand, a specialized company will cover the replacement value of items left inside your motor home.

2.    Full replacement cost coverage
If something terrible happens and you total your recreational vehicle, or if it is stolen, car insurance companies will only reimburse you for its depreciated value. This means that during the first few years of ownership, if something bad happens, you lose money on your investment.

However, specialized agencies recognize that you have invested a huge amount of money and time in your RV. If it needs replacement during the first few years of ownership, they will give you the full replacement value.

These are just two of the crucial differences between car insurance and a recreational vehicle insurance policy. If you have a motor home, then buy motor homes insurance. By insuring your investment with a specialized agency, you will save a lot of frustration and money in the long run.

Why Your RVs Insurance Can Save You Hundreds

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Let’s say you just invested tens of thousands of dollars in your new recreational vehicle. Does your RVs insurance really matter? The answer is, if you want to protect your investment, then yes. Why would you spend thousands on purchasing the ideal vehicle, only to skimp on coverage? Here are two ways that having the right policy can literally save you hundreds of dollars:

For full-time RV-ers, a specialized policy covers all your assets

If your retirement dream means living on the road full-time, you will want a policy that reflects this decision. Your typical auto insurance company will not offer motorhome insurance that also functions as a homeowner’s policy. They also do not typically cover your personal belongings inside the vehicle. They don’t offer any kind of living expenses such as hotel or rental car if your vehicle is damaged and needs repair. These options will give you peace of mind and save hundreds of dollars in future.

For part-time RV-ers, options that save time and money

If you are planning to only use your RV part-time, you’ll need a policy with lots of options. You’ll want to be able to suspend coverage when the vehicle is in storage. No matter where you store your vehicle, you run the risk of animal infestation–mice, squirrels, or other animals can make your RV their home when not in use. Most automobile insurance agencies don’t provide “critter coverage.” These options make sure you are protecting your investment and saving money even when you aren’t using your vehicle.

Whether you plan to drive your vehicle full or part-time, finding the right recreational vehicle insurance is essential to protecting your investment. Getting a specialized policy will also save you hundreds in the long run!