roguevogue Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have a 3500kg van which is long enough to carry my car, i'm having trouble finding an affordable breakdown/recovery company that will cover a van as long as mine (over 5.5m). Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 have you tried the caravan club one?(not 100% sure they do cover commercials tho) i say them as they cover motorhomes etc and caravans that are over 8meter long rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggs Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I have a 3500kg van which is long enough to carry my car, i'm having trouble finding an affordable breakdown/recovery company that will cover a van as long as mine (over 5.5m). Any suggestions? worth checking with your insurance as it may be included with your policy or an option, i have found this a few times with commercial insurance ive had on LWB Transits etc... also i think the AA/RAC only charge a small amount more to cover vans on top of there normal policy's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 worth checking with your insurance as it may be included with your policy or an option, i have found this a few times with commercial insurance ive had on LWB Transits etc... also i think the AA/RAC only charge a small amount more to cover vans on top of there normal policy's Thanks for that, I will ask AA tomorrow, Green Flag and RAC both limit to 5.5m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 FMG (Fleet Mantance Group) is what you need. We do a lot of vans for them (I am a recovery lorry driver. Sorry I do not have contact details. Paul Edit to add, found info www.fmgsupport.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdon2000 Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Thanks for that, I will ask AA tomorrow, Green Flag and RAC both limit to 5.5m I added breakdown cover with the NFU on top of my insurance. Cost me about £35 extra. Covered my lwb van, defender 150 with trailer attached. They never asked the length but the 150 was over 5.5m's. Had several breakdowns, all with full loaded and full trailers. Never any problem. Not sure if they will cover you if they are not doing your insurance but worth an ask. They also do my 6.5 tonner but that costs me about £200. Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Just a foot note to let you know that I spoke to the AA. The standard cover will recover a 3.5 ton van as long as it is less than 2.3m wide, there appears to be no limit on length. Result really as my wife and I have joint membership to AA already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 there appears to be no limit on length. Result really as my wife and I have joint membership to AA already. I once had a bit of fording 'difficulty' in a Sprinter van in Leicester. A Landrover came by and towed me out of the ford, then, since I was living in Sussex at the time, I called the AA (my own cover) who came out and towed me out of the UCR to a local carpark and sent for a lorry. When the lorry arrived the driver measured the van, pronounced it more than 16 feet long and apologised profusely that he would not be able to recover me due to AA policy. An expensive private arrangement was entered into by the company who the van belonged to, my employer. If you plan to rely on The AA, I suggest getting it in writing. Since I know your van a little, do The AA have trucks long enough, with a shallow enough ramp angle to take your van? If not they will likely decline service on those grounds and/or offer to charge you for a truck large enough. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 From this document http://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/pdfs/uk-breakdown-cover-policy-feb-2009.pdf Page 8 Vehicle specifications Breakdown assistance is only available for cars, vans, minibuses or motorcycles which meet the specifications set out below. Please note that “car, van, minibus or motorcycle” does not include, amongst other things, electric pavement vehicles, electrical wheelchairs, bicycles (including electric bicycles), any vehicle which cannot lawfully be used on the public highway and/or any non-motorised vehicle. Maximum Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) gross vehicle weight Maximum Vehicle Width: 7ft 6in (2.3m) Assistance will also be provided for a caravan or trailer which was on tow at the time of the breakdown, provided that it falls within the above limits. no mention of vehicle overall length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 From this document http://www.theaa.com/breakdown-cover/pdfs/uk-breakdown-cover-policy-feb-2009.pdf Page 8 Vehicle specifications Breakdown assistance is only available for cars, vans, minibuses or motorcycles which meet the specifications set out below. Please note that “car, van, minibus or motorcycle” does not include, amongst other things, electric pavement vehicles, electrical wheelchairs, bicycles (including electric bicycles), any vehicle which cannot lawfully be used on the public highway and/or any non-motorised vehicle. Maximum Vehicle Weight: 3.5 tonnes (3,500kg) gross vehicle weight Maximum Vehicle Width: 7ft 6in (2.3m) Assistance will also be provided for a caravan or trailer which was on tow at the time of the breakdown, provided that it falls within the above limits. no mention of vehicle overall length. I was as sceptical as anyone but this is what the girl on the phone told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Humphreys Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Well I carry BIG vans for the AA and others. Right up to the BIG Iveco ones that Parcel force have. The new one they are building at work will have a 8 foot wide bed and about 25 foot bed. The Ivecos over the rear of mine by about 3 foot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Can we see the Van you have created Nick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Can we see the Van you have created Nick? Get near it and you will not be able to miss it! Indeed, look on the horizon and you can likely see it from home! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Can we see the Van you have created Nick? Not until the sign writing is gone! Anyway, it's not really a LR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Still of interest to see what you have created? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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