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Older Caravan Insurance

Question

Sorry to bother you. I have a 1970 Thompson mini glen and have had no success in finding insurance for a caravan of this age. Do you have any ideas? Su S.

Hello Su, have you tried the NFU Mutual for caravan insurance, I have been insured with them for years now with no problems so far. Very reasonable too!
Their website for caravan insurance is at http://www.nfumutual.co.uk/you/caravan-insurance/index.htm or call them at 0800 316 4661.
Don't forget to mention Thomson Caravans History and Information when you contact them.
Graham .

Spare 12n & 12s plugs

Question

Hi...just something we came acroos last year, we were about to set off home from lakeside (york) and our grey plug jusy fell to bits, ended up having to travel round trip of 30 miles to buy new one (£1-99) costly trip. so we now carry a spare black and grey one. I know it's difficult to try not to carry everything lol but without this we couldn't have travelled home. Many thank for all your info. Sue C.

Hi Sue,
An excellent idea and one I have added to the Advice/Tips section. As well as putting a new plug in my spares box for each of the electrical connectionse.
Thankyou
Graham

Towing Mirrors

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Hi, could you please tell me if it is a legal requirement to have a towing mirror. I use one but my friend does not. I told him I thought it was against the law but I am not sure could you clear this up for me please. Carl B

Hi CB,
The law relating to mirrors when towing a caravan states that they must provide an adequate view to the rear and along both sides of the caravan, making them a legal requirement if you caravan is wider than your car. Door mirrors on cars and 4 x 4 's are type approved to give you a prescribed view of behind the car when not obstructed by a caravan or trailer.

If the caravan obstructs the rear view mirror, additional exterior mirrors should be fitted. However, the additional mirrors should not project more than 200mm (250mm for all new cars sold after 26th of January 2007) beyond the widest part of the towing vehicle or caravan.

Towing mirrors must also be removed when travelling solo.

Since the 12th of December 2005 it is a legal requirement in the United Kingdom and the EU that mirrors comply with community directive 2003/97 or 2005/27 or ECE regulation 46.02.

Best regards
Graham.

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