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denmau

02/8/2014 at 11:09am
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My breakdown cover is coming up for renewal.

Has any body got any thoughts which service is best for recovering car/caravan??

Iam at present with the aa but have not had to test them whilst towing my caravan.

some two years ago, I was with the camping & caravanning clubs arrival service, at that time i was driving a vw camper and they were spot on with their recovery and breakdown, which i had to call on several times.

only changed because as we are all aware when it came to renewal the price was sky high compared to the aa quote and the rac stuck to their quote, so had to say bye bye!

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geoff+emmy

02/8/2014 at 11:12am
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I think mayday is the best of the lot but you have to join the caravan club..

denmau

02/8/2014 at 11:23am
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DOH! ive just joined the blooming camping and caravan club LOL!

cannot manage two clubs.

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Grampian91

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RAC arrival with the CCC.

Its a good package. They will recover the caravan if it cannot be towed for any reason.

If your on your way to a campsite and break down they will take you their and if the car cannot be fixed they will take you home again.

Beware standard breakdowns that will only recover the caravan if it can be towed.

If it cannot be towed for any reason they wont touch it.

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Quote: Originally posted by denmau on 02/8/2014
DOH! ive just joined the blooming camping and caravan club LOL!

cannot manage two clubs.

Get in touch with them as they are doing a deal with recovery and you get a years C.C.C. membership for free.
If you explain you have just joined etc..

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denmau

02/8/2014 at 1:35pm
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OOOOH! I think I will!

Yeah! i have never had to use the aa and dont want to find that if I have an incident that they dib into the small print and refuse to uplift the broken down rig!

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If you are going to at some point venture to Europe you would be better to join ADAC.

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Acornis

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I went with Green Flag if you are a member of CC you can choose Mayday or if not Roadside Assistance but this wont include dual recovery. Also Roadside assist has size and weight limits.

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jasie

02/8/2014 at 4:01pm
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just read the small print.....most policies will not recover the caravan if it breaks down. or there may be a limit.

eg std rac,greenflag, aa recovery will only tow the caravan if the car has broken down. Some of the lesser known ones wont even recover the caravan even if the car has broken down!
or (if i recall) ADAC will recover the caravan if it has broken down/after accident, up to €300, which will get you to dealer possibly, but not home.

the best bet is the mayday, but obviously you are paying a premium....you get what you pay for of course.

denmau

02/8/2014 at 4:22pm
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MMM! food for thought!

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Whatamess

02/8/2014 at 4:40pm
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Quote: Originally posted by denmau on 02/8/2014
i have never had to use the aa and dont want to find that if I have an incident that they dib into the small print and refuse to uplift the broken down rig!

Why don't you phone them and ask?

Nora

birdman101

02/8/2014 at 6:30pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Whatamess on 02/8/2014

Quote: Originally posted by denmau on 02/8/2014i have never had to use the aa and dont want to find that if I have an incident that they dib into the small print and refuse to uplift the broken down rig!

Why don't you phone them and ask?

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A few years back when i had a Discovery the gearbox went whilst towing.Called AA who transported us home, but on journey the driver said it was a good job it was not the caravan that had broken as i would not of been covered if it was not towable. Joined C&CC arrival scheme and been with it ever since.

philz55

02/8/2014 at 6:55pm
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Brittania Rescue been with them 23 years and always good service.

diesel steve

02/8/2014 at 9:53pm
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doesn't matter which 1 you chose,most breakdowns wil be covered by the same recovery agent

Whatamess

03/8/2014 at 7:02am
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Quote: Originally posted by birdman101 on 02/8/2014

Quote: Originally posted by Whatamess on 02/8/2014
Quote: Originally posted by denmau on 02/8/2014i have never had to use the aa and dont want to find that if I have an incident that they dib into the small print and refuse to uplift the broken down rig!
Why don't you phone them and ask?

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A few years back when i had a Discovery the gearbox went whilst towing.Called AA who transported us home, but on journey the driver said it was a good job it was not the caravan that had broken as i would not of been covered if it was not towable. Joined C&CC arrival scheme and been with it ever since.

Which is precisely why I suggest the OP phones whoever he's currently with, or whoever he's thinking of changing to, and asks them if he would be covered.

Nora

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Quote: Originally posted by diesel steve on 02/8/2014
doesn't matter which 1 you chose,most breakdowns wil be covered by the same recovery agent

Not exactly true. Of the big organisations Green Flag, Brittania Rescue the agents are contracted to supply the service in liveried vehicles and cannot work for anyone else. Now AA and RAC ADAC do subcontract work during busy periods or at night and private recovery companies/ garages can work for anyone.

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