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We're partnered with Quotezone.co.uk. As an Introducer Appointed Representative of Seopa Ltd (FCA FRN: 313860), we receive a commission if you purchase a policy. We do not provide advice or make recommendations.Van life (or vanlife) insurance is a way of describing insurance for a campervan or converted van you live in or travel in. It's usually arranged as a campervan or motorhome policy.
If you're living in a van that hasn't been converted, van insurance is likely to suit you better.
Via Brumble, you can compare campervan and motorhome insurance quotes from specialist UK insurers.
Answer every question honestly and accurately, based on how you really use your van.
Not every policy may cover living in your van full time, so check with the insurer before you buy. If the details you give don't match how you use your van, it could affect your cover if you need to claim.
The price depends on things like:
Comparing quotes is the way to see what you could pay.
If your van has been converted into a campervan, a campervan or motorhome policy is usually the place to start. If it's still mainly a working van, van insurance may suit it better.
The DVLA says the body type on your logbook (V5C) doesn't affect your vehicle's insurance category. Insurers make their own decisions, and some may ask what your V5C shows.
Where you can park and sleep overnight depends on local parking rules, the landowner's permission and any council orders.
Some councils use Public Spaces Protection Orders to restrict sleeping in vehicles in certain areas, and breaking one could lead to a fine. Check local signs and council rules before you stay overnight, and use campsites or places that allow overnight stays where you can.
Be careful. You can be charged with being in charge of a vehicle while over the drink-drive limit, even if you're not driving it. GOV.UK says this can lead to up to 3 months in prison, a fine of up to £2,500 and a possible driving ban.
It's a travel rule of thumb, not a law. It suggests driving no more than 300 miles a day, arriving by 3pm, and staying at least 3 nights in each place.
Many UK trips will be shorter than that, but the idea of slowing down and planning rest stops can help on any trip.
The government's plans to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles apply to new vehicles only. It says existing petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans can still be driven and sold second-hand.
A standard car licence (category B) lets you drive a petrol or diesel campervan or motorhome with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 3,500kg. Between 3,500kg and 7,500kg MAM, you need a C1 licence.
From age 70, you must renew your licence every three years, and C1 entitlement has to be renewed by post.
Many campervan policies include some cover for driving in Europe, but the level of cover and the number of days allowed vary. Check with your insurer before you travel.
Common questions about van life and campervan insurance.
Sources: GOV.UK guidance on drink-driving penalties, driving licence categories and renewing your licence at 70; the government's response on ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans; the Sentencing Council; DVLA guidance on converting a vehicle into a motor caravan; local council information on Public Spaces Protection Orders. Checked October 2026.
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