RV MAIL
LETTERS FROM THE ROAD
INSURANCE IMPLICATIONS
Well , you have your pride and joy – a caravan and tow vehicle – and are about to set off on that long , time-wise , trip . You have the van and vehicle insured , just in case an accident happens . A good move . But what about your home while you are away ?
I was the unfortunate victim of a burglary a few years ago , so the importance of having home and contents insurance is not lost on me .
When talking to my insurer , I happened to mention about travelling around Australia on a retirement trip . I was advised that my home can only be left vacant for 60 days before my insurance benefits are affected . Apparently if someone stays in my house for two consecutive nights , the dates are reset back to 60 nights from there .
This came as a big surprise . Got to love the fine print .
Warren Marriott
CANDID CAMERA
Regarding the letter to the editor concerning rear-view cameras on caravans ( GoRV # 62 ), I really can ’ t see what the problem is . I know that it ’ s the law ( i . e ., rear cameras can ’ t be used in place of tow mirrors ), but for me the rear camera on the van is for much more than reversing .
Don ’ t get me wrong , I have both , but I find the camera gives you much more detail than a mirror can give you .
One look tells you what ’ s behind or coming up on both sides and you can have sound as well . A minor glance to the monitor compared with turning to either side to the mirrors . They definitely have my vote .
Ross Thorpe
Thanks Ross . Whether rear-view cameras can be used instead of tow mirrors seems to be an ongoing point of confusion – they just can ’ t . I do , however , agree that rear-view cameras are very useful !
magazine , we ’ d like to hear it ! Email your feedback to info @ gorv . com . au
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