Motorhome insurance acceptance criteria

To be eligible for your Dayinsure Motorhome policy the following criteria must be met at all times.

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To be eligible for your Dayinsure Motorhome policy, you must at all times meet the following criteria. You must notify us of any changes in writing to support@dayinsure.com.

About you

  • be aged between 25 and 75
  • hold a current, valid, full GB driving licence and have done so for at least 12 months
  • hold a licence in a category that permits you to drive the vehicle insured (e.g. a C1 licence if the maximum vehicle weight is between 3.5 and 5 tonnes)
  • have a current permanent address in the UK as stated throughout this application. You may be asked to provide proof of residence if you make a claim
  • have had no more than 1 fault claim in the last 12 months
  • have had no more than 9 penalty points and have had no disqualifications in the last 18 months
  • have had no motoring offence in the last 3 years with the Conviction Offence Code prefixes DR, CD, DD, UT or DG
  • have had no motoring offence in the last 6 months with the Conviction Offence Code prefix IN or CU80
  • do not have any unspent criminal convictions (except motor offences)
  • have never been refused insurance or had a policy cancelled
  • have permission from the owner to drive the vehicle and you have agreed to insure it because you are responsible for loss or damage.

 About the Vehicle

  • is registered in Great Britain, Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man
  • has a current market value of less than £75,000
  • has an engine size of 3000cc or under
  • is not over 5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW)
  • is not a type of heavy goods vehicle (HGV)
  • has not been manufactured in the USA
  • is not a seized vehicle or in a police compound
  • has at least one bed of 6 feet in length, has wardrobe cupboards fitted, and has seating for diners at a table.

 The Use of the Vehicle:

  • carrying of hazardous goods or use at hazardous locations are not permitted (a standard gas container is allowed for recreational use)
  • is not used as a permanent place of residence
  • journeys must start and end in the UK (the vehicle must not be exported)
  • must not be used to carry passengers or goods for payment, to carry goods or property that do not belong to you as a courier, or to deliver takeaway or fast food for payment or reward.

Warning: failure to meet the criteria accurately could invalidate your insurance and may be an offence.

Important information about our policies:

Motor Insurance Database: We guarantee to update the Motor Insurance Database (MID) every 7 days and in some cases more often. But we always recommend that you keep a copy of your certificate of motor insurance with you in the vehicle during the period of cover. You can drive the vehicle legally between the dates and times shown on the certificate.