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Persondoughnuts111
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hi im in need of some advice we are off to buy a caravan this week around 27-30ft ,of course i need storage the ones im finding on google dont give a lot of info and the ones that do are on farms which is totally fine but i would prefer to store it some where that had cctv and gated if possible , also i saw some people stating about places being mid risk im guessing this is an insurance thing   can anyone recommend anywhere in or close to glasgow   thanks in advance


PersonRob and Tina
23/9/2017 at 4:34pm
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Welcome to the forum doughnuts. If you Google Cassoa you'll be able to find secure sites that should please your insurance company, you should be able to get some idea of pricing but you may struggle to get a space at this time of the year.

27 to 30ft is extremely long for a caravan, what are you thinking of buying?

Rob

PS I've just seen your other post. There are lots of threads on here about buying a first caravan and what to look out for, use the search facility and you should find some good advice, you'll see that damp is a big problem in caravans.

First thing to consider is what your car can tow and what your licence allows you to tow, again there is lots of advice on here and the towcar forum.

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PersonGrampian91
23/9/2017 at 6:46pm
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Find storage first, there are waiting lists near me which can be over 6 months long. And often there are no spaces free.

Otherwise you may end up buying a van and not having anywhere to store it.

My storage is not listed on any site, only found it by word of mouith and struck lucky that someone was giving up their spot.


Persondoughnuts111
23/9/2017 at 7:04pm
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thanks so much guys my hubby has his class 2 and his licence is before 1997 so we are fine that way he is comfortable towing big massive boats so hes not worried about towing a caravan , we have a big landrover hoping thats going to be fine only thing hes not so sure about is parking it up( dont know why hes worried hes parked bigger vehicles and boats ) but will motor movers help ? we are hoping to go for Swift BOWEMERE 590 6 BERTH TOURING CARAVAN , goodness i didnt thing storage would be a big deal , glad i joined this group ill get on the storage situation straight away ,thanks again guys we have saved hard for this for a long time i hope now we arent buggered cause we cant get storage


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When you find storage, get it agreed with your caravan insurance provider, with mine, I have to have a wheel clamp and hitch lock fitted which does effect the policy price.

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Persondoughnuts111
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already sorted with wheel clamp hitch lock and alarm , hubby said we would nned these things we are putting everything we have into this so dont want it whipped , so will some insurers not insure some storage sites ?


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I think its more a case of CASSOA storage sites receiving a discount from the insurance companies than declining insurance. However the insurance companies will usually ask for security measures hitchlock, wheelclamp, alarm and if the precautions aren't in place the insurance may be invalidated. There have been instances of some storage sites requesting no hitchlocks or clamps because they may want to move the unit in case of fire this however would invalidate the insurance.
The fitting of a motor mover is down to personal preference. Your husband is an experienced tower and won't have a problem. I have my caravan on my drive with wheelclamp, hitchlock and chassis chain and park the wrong way round with my car in front of the van but my drive is steep and I have inches to contend with so yes I do use one and it makes me lazy when I arrive on site.
Link for CASSOA here CASSOA


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23/9/2017 at 11:26pm
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Some storage sites do not allow wheelclamps in case they need to move the vans in an emergency.

So conflicts between storage and insurance requirements.

Do you leave the clamp off and risk the insurance not paying out or upset the storage owner by fitting a clamp?

Just because a site is Gold or Silver doesnt really show how secure it is.

An old storage site i used was Gold rated, yet had a public pathway at the back and gaps in the hedges.

Anyone on the footpath could walk around the storage.


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Do you plan to do lots of UK hols/breaks?

We only use ours on the continent ... and store it there ... saves a lot on towing/ferries ...

We have an indoor, secure, modern storage for 185 euros a year.


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24/9/2017 at 5:38pm
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Hi yes UK holidays to start with but really worried about storage messages a site at Strathclyde country park and cumbernauld but no answer yet my worry is we find storage then gave a problem with insurance



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