If you are looking to insure a camper van you have to look at the RV part of the insurers’ catalog or site since a camper van is known as a class B RV. Camper van insurance is no different from auto insurance, except for the fact that it has a few more insurance options for you to choose from.

Here is an overview of the insurance options that you are going to have to look at when insuring your camper van…

Liability insurance- This coverage covers you indirectly by paying for damages, for which you are responsible for in an accident, which was your fault. This coverage is required in every single state except New Hampshire and Wisconsin.

Liability is made up of two coverages, property damage liability and bodily injury liability. Property damage pays for damage done to other cars and property, such as fences. Bodily injury will pay for other peoples’ medical expenses.

Collision coverage- This pays for the repair costs of the camper van involved in an accident whether you are the guilty party or not. It is almost always required if you finance the van because the van isn’t really yours until you pay it all off.

Guaranteed Auto Protection- If your van is ever stolen or completely totaled, this will cover the difference between how much the van insurer will pay you and how much you still owe in financing payments.

PIP- Personal Injury Protection is like health insurance coverage.

Uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage- Covers you if the guilty party in an accident has little liability coverage to pay you.

Below are insurances that are offered specifically for recreational vehicles or campervans…

Personal belongings coverage- Since your campervan or RV is essentially your home, you’re going to want to insure the things inside it by talking to your homeowners insurance company.

Total Loss Replacement Coverage- If you have this type of insurance, and your van is totaled in an accident, you will get a brand new recreational vehicle, even if it more expensive than the used one, which was totaled. If you have TLR, GAP is likely unneeded.

Emergency Expense RV Insurance- Pays for hotel costs if your van is in the shop for repairs.

Vacation Liability Insurance- This type of coverage will pay for bodily injury or property damage that happens at a vacation site and for which you are responsible for.