European breakdown cover

[123john]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

 

[MichaelT]

We had comfort insurance before getting our new van so now reliant on fiat assist

 

[mikebiggles]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

Its included (free) if you have a Nationwide FlexPlus account.

 

[Barchetta47]

Britannia via LV. Cambelt went last year in Spain and they treated us very well, breakdown recovery, hotels, hire car, fights back to the UK, taxis, return flights to Spain to pick up after repair. Highly recommended.

 

[CAB96]

I believe both of the Caravan clubs offer this for members.

Welcome to the forum.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[chaser]

Britannia via LV. Cambelt went last year in Spain and they treated us very well, breakdown recovery, hotels, hire car, fights back to the UK, taxis, return flights to Spain to pick up after repair. Highly recommended.

Glad to hear that as we are with them this year

 

[Viennese]

I get AA cover as part of my insurance policy - and it's excellent.

 

[ChrisL]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

How old is your vehicle? Some European breakdown cover won't cover older models.

 

[HKF]

 

[PlacidoD]

Caravan Guard offer 9 months cover per year abroad if you need it.

Chris

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[VXman]

Nationwide Flex Plus current account. £13 per month for personal cover - any vehicle you or your partner drive including motorhomes unlimited length in UK up to 8 metres in Europe (up to 7.5.ton) Operated by AA in UK. In addition full worldwide travel insurance for you and your family.

It really is a bargain and excellent cover. Cheaper than similar cover direct with the AA.

FlexPlus | Packaged bank account | Nationwide

Open a FlexPlus current account, a packaged bank account with travel insurance, breakdown recovery and mobile phone cover.

www.nationwide.co.uk

 

[TOURVANGANG]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

LV. They are great. Set up monthly payment, use while in Europe then stop it when you get home and convert to UK cover. Simple. We had a battery go pop in France and LV were great at sorting. No issue with length 7m of weight 3.7T

 

[Nomad.]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

We thought we had it covered with RAC Arrival European cover for our 3.5 ton Transit based mo-ho in Spain when the turbo blew up.It was frankly a bloody shambles.Beware of (Opteven )This is the RAC European HQ in Lyon.We with massive persistence got our Mo Ho back months later.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Be careful if you have a dog. The only company that I know of that covers getting you AND your dog back home is Red Pennant (CAMC). I know some other companies will try to work with you as best as possible but there is no guarantee.

 

[Btg]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

Nationwide flex account 12 ponds per months gives free European breakdown cover for motirhomes

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[JaG]

GREEN FLAG, without a doubt!!
See my post of how helpful and efficient they were when we broke down ladt month in France.

 

[BOWHOUSE52]

Its included (free) if you have a Nationwide FlexPlus account.

We have this cover also used 2 or 4 times over the year Top Job

 

[Hawkstone]

GREEN FLAG, without a doubt!!
See my post of how helpful and efficient they were when we broke down ladt month in France.

Green Flag said they couldn’t cover us as we were over 3m in height. Same with the AA and the RAC ( different with Nationwide flex and RAC I believe)
Now with Caravanguard for insurance and breakdown.

 

[123john]

Green Flag said they couldn’t cover us as we were over 3m in height. Same with the AA and the RAC ( different with Nationwide flex and RAC I believe)
Now with Caravanguard for insurance and breakdown.

Thank you Also green flag won’t cover over 15 years old

 

[123john]

Thank you everyone, lv and nationwide look the best. All others seem to have age or height restrictrictions. CAMC I looked into but are very strict on regular stamped service book.
Strangely nationwide use The AA. The Aa directly have a height restriction but nationwide policy doesn’t.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[2itchy feet]

With the Nationwide FlexPlus account. On the off chance does anyone know how long the european cover is for?

 

[Btg]

I was told it’s 90 days but check with others

 

[RM_Marine]

Britannia via LV. Cambelt went last year in Spain and they treated us very well, breakdown recovery, hotels, hire car, fights back to the UK, taxis, return flights to Spain to pick up after repair. Highly recommended.

Britannia use to cover nationwide until they changed to AA

Britannia are amazing and hands down one of the best companies I've used

 

[DrDeath]

excellent

AA won’t offer european recovery for a 3.5 tonne van
Been through all the hoops but had to get red flag for peace of mind

 

[Haig]

I have RAC Arrival European Breakdown cover. Checked they cover my motorhome 9m L x 3.2m H. and 5 tonne.
Most eg. Green Flag, Nationwide etc only cover upto 7M L.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[mikebiggles]

With the Nationwide FlexPlus account. On the off chance does anyone know how long the european cover is for?

Normal cover is max of 31 days for each trip, but you can buy longer trip upgrades. Max trip length (upgrade) is now 120 days.

 

[IGMH]

Already have RAC (including eurpean cover) for our cars (personal membership so covers any vehicle if driving/passenger)
Just renewed and checked with RAC, limits are: -
Max weight 3.5 tonne
Width 2.55 m
Length 3.4 m (including towbar if fitted)
Height not quoted.

Therefore in my case no additional cost!

Car broke down last year in France and experience was generally good so I am happy

 

[Ian Bosman]

Its included (free) if you have a Nationwide FlexPlus account.

But double check the cover on this, which you should ask about if you have historic rights you may get better, we have been with them since before their change of name many years back

 

[Boldly]

Normal cover is max of 31 days for each trip, but you can buy longer trip upgrades. Max trip length (upgrade) is now 120 days.

Thought this was for the travel insurance not breakdown?

 

[minesapint]

How do people go about good value European breakdown cover, it needs to cover a 3.5 ton, 3.4 meter (ie bed over cab) height 7 meter long.

C M C Red Pennant where brilliant for us.