The company has said that AA Caravan Essentials is aimed at the average family owning a lower value caravan

UK-based AA Insurance has launched the new AA Caravan Essentials, a new value caravan insurance policy, for caravans worth up to GBP10,000.

The company has said that AA Caravan Essentials is aimed at the average family owning a lower value caravan, used mainly for UK touring. AA Caravan Essentials includes cover for up to GBP2 million public liability, accidental damage and theft. Standard minimum excess is GBP150; while extras such as legal expenses or family cover can be added for an additional premium.

Karen Jakes, head of caravan insurance at AA, said: With the poor exchange rate, high price of fuel and the generally higher cost of living we believe many families are considering caravan destinations such as the Cotswolds or the Cairngorms this year, rather than say Carcassonne.

The AA’s economy and select policies includes benefits such as legal expenses and year-round European cover but many owners won’t be interested in those – however it does include up to 30 days cover outside the UK just in case the family do decide to hop over the channel for a week or so.