Avoiding a breakdown when Motorhoming in winter

Avoiding a breakdown when Motorhoming in winter

Breaking down in winter is a much more stressful event than in fairer weather, but with the right precautions it doesn't have to be anything to worry about, particularly if you've got the backup of a specialist motorhome recovery company in case you can't fix the problem yourself.

The first thing is to always make sure that the motorhome is well stocked with fuel as you never know when you will need to make a detour, and one of the most common, and easily avoided, reasons for breakdown is running out of fuel.

Also make sure that the motorhome has had a full service before winter and that your leisure and engine batteries are fully charged as in winter they will get a lot of use - powering the lights, heating windows strips, powering windscreen wipers etc. If the motorhome hasn't been used for a long period of time then you may need to use a battery recharger on both, so look for one with a maintenance mode' that can be left on over night without damaging the battery. If your battery looks to be on its last legs and is losing charge quickly then best to replace it at the beginning of winter, rather than hoping it will last throughout.

Another commonsense task that is vitally important when driving in winter is to carefully check both the weather and traffic reports. This will mean that you're much less likely to get stuck in heavy traffic because of severe weather conditions, such as heavy snow, rain, wind and icy roads.

Of course, even with the best planning in the world sometimes we're just unlucky, so it makes sense to have a reliable backup plan in the form of a reputable recovery company. A good recovery company can often fix the problem by the side of the road, but if they can't will tow your motorhome to the nearest approved repairer to get you back on the road as soon as possible.

However, because of the size of motorhomes compared to normal cars you need to make sure that the recovery company you use are aware of the size and weight of your motorhome and have adequate capacity to tow your vehicle away. Ideally look for a company who have no size or weight restrictions and are specialists in motorhome recovery, as companies such as this will have no problem recovering your vehicle, even in harsh winter weather conditions.

If your breakdown is because of an accident, e.g. you've skidded on black ice and damaged your wheel arch, then you need to make sure you're covered for the damage to the motorhome as well. This is where a specialist motorhome insurance company comes in, as they will generally be able to cover you for everything from fairly minor damage to a total write off, and provide peace of mind that is an absolute necessity for those who are thinking of winter motorhoming.

Some motorhome insurance companies also offer UK and European breakdown as part of their policy, meaning you only deal with one company. Be sure to choose a specialist motorhome insurer who offers a breakdown service which is specifically tailored to motorhomers, with no size or weight restrictions - so you can be sure you've got your back covered when braving the roads this winter.

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