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Storing your caravan overseas

If you would like to store your caravan overseas, you should check your insurance cover first as the majority of policies will only cover caravans that are stored in the UK.

Most European countries require caravans/trailers to be registered in their own right and to have their own registration number. This means that you will find it very difficult to sell your caravan unless you bring back to the UK.

Officially caravans can only be left in another EU country for a maximum of six months (before they need to be registered). If you plan to leave your caravan for longer than six months without officially registering it you need to ensure that you have paperwork to prove that you paid VAT when you originally purchased the caravan in the UK.

There is also the question of validity of the manufacturer's warranty for caravans less than three years old if the supplying dealer does not carry out annual servicing.

We have provided some information on storage facilities in France and Spain below, however if you are looking to store your caravan in other European countries, or in an area of France or Spain that is not covered by our list, you will need to contact the campsites directly to ask if storage facilities are available.

You can also ask for recommendations and suggestions on our overseas touring community pages on Club Together.

Inclusion in the following list does not signify that these sites have either been vetted or approved by the Caravan and Motorhome Club. Some, but not all, will offer bed and breakfast facilities, meals, advance siting, etc. Members will need to contact the sites directly regarding availability, facilities, charges, etc.

Storage facilities in France

Storage facilities in Spain

Save £20 when you book online

Did you know you can save money when you book your crossings, campsite or overseas site night vouchers together? You’ll also save time and the £20 booking fee* if you book online.

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*A £20 booking fee applies to European holidays (crossings, campsites and Overseas Site Night Vouchers) which are booked over the phone via our Contact Centre. The fee will not apply when a trip includes holiday elements which cannot be booked online (eg: escorted tours, campsites that are on request etc).

Top questions

How do I take my pets abroad with me?

Do you have any campsites in non-European countries such as the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sri Lanka or Southern Africa?

Does the Club own any overseas sites?

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