Caravan fan completes 5,000-mile tour of UK campsites

A remarkable explorer has shown exactly what can be achieved by those who own a touring caravan and have access to UK campsites.

Rachel Kershaw has completed a 70-day road trip around the country as part of the Fan in a Van campaign devised by VisitEngland, reports the Caravan Times. Her mission was to raise the profile of some of the UK's most famous tourist destinations.

She left Land's End in Cornwall in her touring caravan in May and went on to stay at a total of 48 UK campsites. Eventually, she pitched up in London on July 27th to bring her journey to an end.

In the process, Ms Kershaw drove more than 5,000 miles in a bid to uncover every inch of beauty and culture the country has to offer. Her trip might provide inspiration to those who are thinking of investing in a touring caravan and heading for regular UK breaks, as they now know what is available to them.

"I've always loved England, but it's got so much more to offer than I realised before embarking on this trip. I've travelled from north to south, east to west and have been welcomed warmly all along the way," Ms Kershaw stated.

Her route is said to have taken in coastal resorts, heritage sites, rolling hills and city lights, while she also tucked in to a huge range of traditional English dishes and visited several wildlife reserves and nature spots.

She is now adamant that plenty of other people should follow her example and get outdoors in England in order to enjoy everything it has to offer.

Perhaps the best way is to splash out on a touring caravan with all the latest mod-cons and get plenty of stays at UK campsites into the diary as soon as possible.

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Touring caravan users urged to remind insurance firms of holidays

Heading out into the beautiful British countryside with a touring caravan this summer is sure to be a hugely popular and rewarding activity, but it does not come without some responsibilities.

Tim Shallcross, head of policy at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, said it is vital that you alert your insurance provider of any trips you plan to take in a vehicle that is towing a caravan to UK campsites.

There are no shortcuts around this, as you might find your policy is invalid if you do not follow the correct guidelines. Insurance companies need to know about your touring caravan activities as they will look to ensure you have all the right mirrors on your car and an adequate towbar.

"It is also a very good idea to get the caravan itself insured. There is a registration scheme for caravans that has been in existence for some time now. Make sure the caravan that you’re buying is on that scheme, make sure that it is registered and registered with you being the keeper and take out insurance for the caravan itself," Mr Shallcross stated.

Once you have completed all the formalities and ensured your car and caravan are in the required condition to hit the road, you will be in a position to explore UK campsites in pursuit of a comfortable, fun and affordable break.

Of course, the advantage of owning a touring caravan is that you can take breaks whenever you wish, so holidays in Devon, Sussex, Yorkshire, Wales and a host of other destinations are available on tap. We are perhaps now at the time of the year when you will want to make use of that.

However, remember it is not worth risking a financial calamity by failing to ensure you have adequate cover in place for your mobile holiday home and the vehicle that is towing it.

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