oggie101 said:
Hello
Can someone help with this I have a tow car in Spain and an English caravan can I tow my van with my Spanish car legally .dont wish to have both my vehicles in the same country .
Both are insured in their country's taxed as well .will I be able to get insurance for the caravan .
Hello Oggie,
You don't tell us where the car and caravan will be used. But it is convention throughout the EU that provided an outfit is legal in the country in which it is registered, it can be driven on a temporary visit basis in any EU country. BUT it is wise to check the details for any country you wish to visit.
In the UK caravans are not taxed so they can be towed by any suitable vehicle. All you have to ensure is the number plate on the rear of the caravan matches the registration plate of the vehicle towing it.
Again in the UK, caravans do not have to have separate insurance for towing as it should be covered by the tow vehicles drivers insurance. But the trailer will only be covered for third party claims regardless of the type of insurance the driver has.
Many UK caravanners wisely take out fully comprehensive insurance for the caravan to cover loss or damage.but this is not obligatory in the UK