we travel in our campervan for about 4 months each year and would like some feedback on travel insurance used by fellow travellers. We have not had travel insurance previously but on a recent trip we did have to return home suddenly and we lost a fair amount on pre-paid deposits. Any advice on reasonable cost travel insurance companies for domestic travel would be appreciated.
Cadpete said
04:28 PM Oct 13, 2017
G'day Oldies 140 and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. I must admit that travel insurance of that nature had never occurred to me.
Pete and Marion
Warren-Pat_01 said
06:19 PM Oct 13, 2017
Hello odlies,
We take out travel insurance when we fly anywhere eg overseas, closer to home eg Norfolk Island & Lord Howe Island (Sunday). Even with normal airline flights we take out the airlines' insurance in case of sickness. It is a minefield to go through however, as these companies (eg Virgin) use overseas call centres - with language issues!
With normal driving holidays we don't take it out as we wait until we get to a location before taking out "options". For long term Aussie trips, the cost would be prohibitive especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
We generally use RACQ - had to use them for a very slight mishap in England - no problems whatsoever.
Warren
Gaylehere said
06:46 PM Oct 13, 2017
In 2015 when I looked into travel insurance before doing 3 1/2 months touring in Australia I couldn't get travel insurance for that length of time. It maybe different now as a couple years have passed.
Just a by the bye on a different type of insurance - Home and Contents. Some insurers only cover your home for up to 60 days if unoccupied for an extended period of time. Check your policy if no one will be staying overnight, at any time. in your home whilst away for long periods of time.
OOps, I forgot to say welcome to the forum and enjoy your travels. Cheers.
-- Edited by Gaylehere on Friday 13th of October 2017 06:47:39 PM
Tony Bev said
12:17 AM Oct 14, 2017
A warm welcome from me also, oldies140
Sorry that I can not answer your question
I have never had travel insurance for any road trips within Australia
Also as others have said above, I do not pre-pay any deposits, before I get there
The reason for this, is that someone may tell you of a good place to see along the road
If you have pre-booked something, you may have to give a good place a miss, or double back at a later time
Dougwe said
09:07 AM Oct 14, 2017
Welcome to the gang odlies, enjoy here and out in the playground.
I don't have 'travel insurance' but do have health, car and caravan insurance along with Total RACV cover, for my full time GN life style.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
odlies140 said
11:21 AM Oct 14, 2017
Thanks everyone for your replies.
The Belmont Bear said
04:13 PM Oct 14, 2017
Welcome to the forum Oldies check with your credit card provider whether free insurance cover is provided when you pay for your travel using your card (this can also include the excess waiver on hire cars).
we travel in our campervan for about 4 months each year and would like some feedback on travel insurance used by fellow travellers. We have not had travel insurance previously but on a recent trip we did have to return home suddenly and we lost a fair amount on pre-paid deposits. Any advice on reasonable cost travel insurance companies for domestic travel would be appreciated.
G'day Oldies 140 and welcome to the forum. Don't forget to try the two ongoing games here - 'Who is This' in the 'I Digress' section and 'Pick this Place' in the 'General' Section - a great source to find new places to visit. I must admit that travel insurance of that nature had never occurred to me.
Pete and Marion
We take out travel insurance when we fly anywhere eg overseas, closer to home eg Norfolk Island & Lord Howe Island (Sunday). Even with normal airline flights we take out the airlines' insurance in case of sickness. It is a minefield to go through however, as these companies (eg Virgin) use overseas call centres - with language issues!
With normal driving holidays we don't take it out as we wait until we get to a location before taking out "options". For long term Aussie trips, the cost would be prohibitive especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
We generally use RACQ - had to use them for a very slight mishap in England - no problems whatsoever.
Warren
In 2015 when I looked into travel insurance before doing 3 1/2 months touring in Australia I couldn't get travel insurance for that length of time. It maybe different now as a couple years have passed.
Just a by the bye on a different type of insurance - Home and Contents. Some insurers only cover your home for up to 60 days if unoccupied for an extended period of time. Check your policy if no one will be staying overnight, at any time. in your home whilst away for long periods of time.
OOps, I forgot to say welcome to the forum and enjoy your travels. Cheers.
-- Edited by Gaylehere on Friday 13th of October 2017 06:47:39 PM
Sorry that I can not answer your question
I have never had travel insurance for any road trips within Australia
Also as others have said above, I do not pre-pay any deposits, before I get there
The reason for this, is that someone may tell you of a good place to see along the road
If you have pre-booked something, you may have to give a good place a miss, or double back at a later time
I don't have 'travel insurance' but do have health, car and caravan insurance along with Total RACV cover, for my full time GN life style.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there.
Welcome to the forum Oldies check with your credit card provider whether free insurance cover is provided when you pay for your travel using your card (this can also include the excess waiver on hire cars).
Cheers BB
Woody