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Dispute over parking spaces: caravan drivers feel discriminated against!
Camping in Northern Germany: Current challenges for caravan drivers and important insurance information for campers.
Dispute over parking spaces: caravan drivers feel discriminated against!
Camping is trendy! But for some campers, the joy of outdoor vacations is being clouded by new regulations. Current reports from moin.de show that numerous campers have been expelled from certain campsites because they have violated regulations. The difference between a caravan and a motorhome is often not sufficiently explained: a motorhome is both in one - vehicle and accommodation - while the caravan is just a trailer. This leads to misunderstandings and probably frustration for those affected.
A major point of contention is the regulation that excludes caravans from many parking spaces. Caravan owners in particular feel disadvantaged because many places are reserved only for mobile homes. A camper who had been traveling with a motorhome for six years found it difficult to find a parking space when switching to a caravan. The reason for these restrictions is, among other things, higher safety regulations that apply to caravans, particularly in the event of a fire. Some campers suspect that these regulations are also related to approval requirements that are difficult to understand.
Additional challenges for vacationers
Regardless of the pitch, future campers should be well informed when it comes to insurance. Motor vehicle liability insurance is required by law, both for mobile homes and caravans. This protects against claims from third parties if damage is caused. According to Pincamp, partial and fully comprehensive insurance is also recommended to cover damage to your own vehicle. Fully comprehensive insurance is particularly advisable for high-priced campers, as this also covers accidents caused by oneself and the policyholder can benefit from a no-claims discount.
Another aspect that campers should consider is the protection of movable possessions in the vehicle. Often, one's own household contents are not adequately covered by household contents insurance, as Konsumerzentrale NRW emphasizes. It therefore makes sense to have contents insurance, which covers inventory such as electronics or sports equipment, but only covers property inside the vehicle. This leaves many questions unanswered - for example, whether bicycles on a carrier are also insured.
Camping holidaymakers are therefore well advised to find out more about the regulations and insurance issues. The necessary knowledge can help you avoid unpleasant surprises and enjoy your time outdoors to the fullest. Despite the challenges, the appeal of camping remains - after all, the freedom and proximity to nature are unbeatable!