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Missizippi

24/3/2010 at 7:26pm
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I've been looking into Red Pennant and done a search on this forum. There doesn't seem to be much discussion about it recently - in fact, nothing since 2008.

I have AA roadside assistance in the UK (OH is a mechanic so went for most basic option which would at least get me towed off the motorway if required)and have never had to use it yet! Well, at least not for me!

So, we are taking the car and caravan to France for 3 weeks and I am looking for some sort of cover. What should I be looking for and how much is it likely to cost me please. I am a member of the Caravan Club

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I would get the cover from the CC even if it is more expensive. You have to be careful with continental breakdown/recovery if you are towing. The cheapest cover don't include the caravan & some that do only recover car/caravan if it is the car broken down, ie caravan has failed wheel bearing or accident damage but car ok, no recovery.

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jennifernn

24/3/2010 at 7:57pm
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If you go on the "abroad" forum you will find more posts.

For UK, Mayday from the CC is good, some others restrict the van length, or will not help if the problem is with the van.

We always take the CC Red Pennant when we go abroad.

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Got green flag £20 in uk. Would use europe assistance abroad

http://www.europ-assistance.co.uk/

Have used their support on health and recovery in Spain and it was brilliant. Bought before through C&CC but left the club & would buy direct next time.

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michael

24/3/2010 at 10:08pm
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OH is a mechanic so went for most basic option

me too but too old to bother these days,green flag through the CClub including home start £85 for the year.suits me fine.plus caravan size is not a problem.they will take you to your holiday and pick you up after and take you home.it would cost more to get towed off the motorway for petrol these days.

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Missizippi

24/3/2010 at 10:22pm
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Quote: Originally posted by michael on 24/3/2010

OH is a mechanic so went for most basic option
me too but too old to bother these days,green flag through the CClub including home start £85 for the year.suits me fine.plus caravan size is not a problem.they will take you to your holiday and pick you up after and take you home.it would cost more to get towed off the motorway for petrol these days.

But is that just for UK? Is green flag an option overseas?

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24/3/2010 at 11:09pm
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does not look like it here,

http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/insurance-and-finance/insurance/uk-breakdown-and-recovery

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Missizippi

24/3/2010 at 11:13pm
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no, looks like UK only. So Red Pennant or a cheaper option. Its so difficult - if you have 5 holidays and break down on 1, you'd probably have saved your money by taking the cheaper option, but that one time you break down you'd end up kicking yourself that you hadn't gone Red Pennant.
I'll present OH with the info and let him decide - that way he can't blame me if I make the wrong decision!
What a cop out!

michael

24/3/2010 at 11:19pm
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i have read of two or three major breakdowns abroad this year and all were glad they had full cover,as i remember one broke down twice on the same holiday.

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Missizippi

24/3/2010 at 11:22pm
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I know, its like any insurance though - great to have it if you need it. But if you put all your insurance premiums into a pot and just paid out in the event of a problem it would probably work out cheaper. Its just that people don't put money into a pot - they spend it instead!
I will probably get the Red Pennant cover but it seems like a lot of money - I'll be tempted to force a breakdown so that I feel like I've had my money's worth.

grumbleflick

24/3/2010 at 11:29pm
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How much is the red pennant? How much difference in the other company and what's the difference in the cover you recieve?

jennifernn

24/3/2010 at 11:41pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Missizippi on 24/3/2010I've been looking into Red Pennant and done a search on this forum. There doesn't seem to be much discussion about it recently - in fact, nothing since 2008.

I have AA roadside assistance in the UK (OH is a mechanic so went for most basic option which would at least get me towed off the motorway if required)and have never had to use it yet! Well, at least not for me!

So, we are taking the car and caravan to France for 3 weeks and I am looking for some sort of cover. What should I be looking for and how much is it likely to cost me please. I am a member of the Caravan Club

Is your Elddis a big van? If so, have you checked that the AA will recover a big van? You are better to get Mayday from the CC.

The Red Pennant cover is extremely comprehensive if you take the full package, or you can take "Motoring only", which is cheaper.

In both cases you should check if the cover you choose will cover you if the problem is ONLY with the caravan.

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Missizippi

25/3/2010 at 8:25am
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It was £183 and that was motoring only.
Yes it is a big van - twin axle job!

neil and lena

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Go for Red Pennant cover while it may be expensive it is definately the best by far , you only get what you pay for and unlike some cheaper policy's you won't get left in the lurch .
I never leave the UK without the necessary cover ,it's not worth leaving things to chance .

Neil at Camping Turiscampo on the sunny Algarve , Portugal

FM02MZO

25/3/2010 at 9:08am
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It can only be Mayday for the UK and Red Pennant across the Channel, if you do go for Red Pennant their Personal cover is also second to none.,

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jennifernn

25/3/2010 at 10:32am
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Quote: Originally posted by Missizippi on 25/3/2010
It was £183 and that was motoring only.
Yes it is a big van - twin axle job!

I have a feeling that the AA may not be interested in helping (without charging) you if you have say a puncture on the van. Yes, they will cover the car, but likely not the van.

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