Data from Caravan Insurance Specialist Asks: Are You a Typical Caravanner?

Caravan insurance specialists Cover4Caravans have released their latest data which highlights the 'average' caravanner.

2012-07-10

ESSEX, ENGLAND, July 10, 2012 (Press-News.org) Caravan insurance specialists Cover4Caravans have released their latest data* which reveals that the average touring caravan owner:

- is aged 52 years old;
- tows a 2001 caravan;
- which is insured for GBP8,542;
- and has contents insurance of GBP475.

While the average static home owner:
- is aged 56 years old;
- owns a 1998 static home;
- which is insured for GBP12,058;
- and has contents insurance of GBP1022.

The statistics also highlights that the 5 most popular caravans insured by Cover4Caravans are Bailey, Swift, Eldiss, Abbey and Luna.

The five most popular makes of static homes are Willerby, Atlas, Cosalt, Abi and Carnaby.

The top 5 regions where touring caravan owners live are:
1. Worcestershire
2. Leicestershire
3. Essex
4. Hampshire
5. Nottinghamshire

The top 5 regions where static caravan owners live are:
1. Glamorganshire
2. Lanarkshire
3. Tyneside
4. Nottinghamshire
5. Hampshire

*Period July 2011-June 2012

About Cover4Caravans
With roots going back to 1946, our clients can benefit from over 65 years' of experience in the caravan insurance marketplace. We are independent intermediaries and act on behalf of our clients in arranging their caravan insurances. Our service include advising clients on their insurance needs, arranging insurance cover with insurers to meet those requirements, and help with any ongoing changes that have to be made to your caravan insurance policies.

Website: http://www.cover4caravans.co.uk

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