Motorhome insurance

Motorhome insurance for life on the move

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At Youi, we support your adventures with motorhome insurance that follows you wherever you go. Start a quote to explore our insurance for motorhomes.

Why choose Youi for motorhome insurance?

Car insurance for your motorhome goes the extra mile with a range of inclusions and optional cover.

How to choose the cover that’s right for you.

At Youi, we do our best to make it crystal clear what each of our Car insurance policies include and how they apply to your motorhome. That way, you can choose insurance that’s a bit more you-shaped.

Take a closer look at our policies.

We make it easier for you to compare our policies by putting them side by side. See what’s on offer in our Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only motorhome car insurance policies.

Comprehensive
Third Party Fire & Theft
Third Party Property Only
Covered
Optional
Not Covered

Need a little extra cover? Here are some options.

Sometimes, you need a little extra coverage to fit your situation. We get that, which is why we offer a range of optional covers in addition to our standard car insurance for motorhomes. Not every option is available for all situations, but speak to one of our team members, and we’ll do our best to help.

Campervan/motorhome contents upgrade

Choose this optional extra with your Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft policy to cover the contents inside for the lesser of the replacement cost or up to $1,000 per item if they’re lost or damaged in an insured event.3

Reduced excess for windscreens

A cracked windscreen or broken glass can quickly put the brakes on your motorhome adventures. That’s why we may offer reduced excess for claims that only involve windscreen, window glass or sunroof glass.17

Your choice of repairer

While we have an extensive network of repairers, we know you might prefer to choose your own. Just let us know if you want to have a choice of repairer for your motorhome when you make a claim.17

Lost or damaged business items

If you’re someone who likes to take business on the road, choose to add business items onto your Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft policy and get covered for the lesser of the replacement cost or up to $400 per item, with a maximum of $2,000 per claim if they’re lost or damaged as a result of an insured event.17

Choose this optional extra with your Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft policy to cover the contents inside for the lesser of the replacement cost or up to $1,000 per item if they’re lost or damaged in an insured event.3

A cracked windscreen or broken glass can quickly put the brakes on your motorhome adventures. That’s why we may offer reduced excess for claims that only involve windscreen, window glass or sunroof glass.17

While we have an extensive network of repairers, we know you might prefer to choose your own. Just let us know if you want to have a choice of repairer for your motorhome when you make a claim.17

If you’re someone who likes to take business on the road, choose to add business items onto your Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft policy and get covered for the lesser of the replacement cost or up to $400 per item, with a maximum of $2,000 per claim if they’re lost or damaged as a result of an insured event.17

What you’ll need to start a quote for motorhome insurance.

Your motorhome’s details

We’ll need the make, model, value, condition, year and colour of your motorhome to make sure your policy and premium are accurate.

What you use the motorhome for

Do you take your motorhome on epic road trips or keep it for cosy weekend getaways? Let us know how you use it as this can affect your premium.

Contact and driving details

We’ll ask for some contact info, your type of licence, and some details about your driving history.

Other drivers’ details

Will other people be driving your motorhome? If so, you can add them as listed drivers by supplying details like their name and driving history.

Where your motorhome is usually parked

Do you park your motorhome on the street, in a carport, at a caravan park, in a garage or at another location? Let us know as this could also affect your insurance premium.

We’ll need the make, model, value, condition, year and colour of your motorhome to make sure your policy and premium are accurate.

Do you take your motorhome on epic road trips or keep it for cosy weekend getaways? Let us know how you use it as this can affect your premium.

We’ll ask for some contact info, your type of licence, and some details about your driving history.

Will other people be driving your motorhome? If so, you can add them as listed drivers by supplying details like their name and driving history.

Do you park your motorhome on the street, in a carport, at a caravan park, in a garage or at another location? Let us know as this could also affect your insurance premium.

What motorhome insurance do we offer in your state?

Select your state or territory to learn about the type of car insurance for your motorhome that we offer where you live.

Motorhome insurance in NSW

All motor vehicles need Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance to be able to drive on NSW roads, and that includes motorhomes.18 This type of insurance will protect you from the financial impact of causing injury or death to others as the result of an accident. You can purchase CTP directly from a licensed insurer or through a variety of agents and outlets and online. Youi offers CTP Green Slip insurance for motorhome drivers in NSW.

From there, you can choose car insurance to suit your situation. Youi offers three levels: Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only.

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Motorhome insurance in QLD

Any motorhome driven on QLD roads must have Compulsory Third party (CTP) insurance. This will protect you financially if you have an accident that causes injury or death to others.19  

Once you’ve sorted your CTP insurance, you can choose to take out Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft, and Third Party Property Only insurance, depending on your needs and circumstances.

 

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Motorhome insurance in VIC 

In VIC, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance is included in your motorhome’s registration costs in the form of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) fee. This charge is used to pay for treatment and income support for people injured in road accidents.20   

Once that’s sorted, you can choose from our range of motorhome insurance coverage options, including Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only.

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Motorhome insurance in SA

To drive on SA roads, all motorhomes require Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance, which protects you from the financial impact of causing injury or death to others as the result of a road accident.21 Youi provides CTP insurance for SA vehicle owners – you can nominate us as your future CTP insurer at any time.

From there, you can choose to take out Youi’s Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft or Third Party Property Only insurance, depending on your situation.

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Motorhome insurance in WA

In WA, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance is mandatory for all drivers, and it’s included in your vehicle registration fee. It is designed to protect you financially if you are at fault in an accident that causes injury or death to others.22  

Once that’s sorted, you can select from one of our three levels of car insurance for your motorhome: Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only.

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Motorhome insurance in the ACT

In the ACT, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance is managed by the Motor Accident Injuries Commission (MAIC) and the premium is paid as part of the vehicle registration process. It’s mandatory for every motorhome driver to have MAI insurance to drive on ACT roads.23 

Once your CTP is organised, you can choose from our three levels of insurance for your motorhome: Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft, and Third Party Property Only.

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Motorhome insurance in TAS

CTP cover is mandatory for motorhome drivers in TAS, and it’s managed by the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB). The premium is included in your motorhome registration fee and protects you from the financial consequences of causing injury or death to others as the result of a motor accident where you’re at fault.24 

From there, you can choose a level of additional coverage from our range of car insurance options: Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only.

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Motorhome insurance FAQs

Got some questions about insurance for motorhomes? You’ve come to the right place. (For general car insurance queries, you’ll find more FAQs on our car insurance page.) 

The cost of motorhome insurance in Australia can vary depending on a range of factors, including you, your motorhome, how you use it and the level of cover you choose.

Comprehensive car insurance will usually cost more, but it provides you with a higher level of cover. Our Third Party Property Only car insurance is the most basic – and cheapest – level of cover we offer. 

Yes. Other people named by you as listed drivers are covered by your policy. You can also give people who are not listed permission to drive your motorhome but if they have an accident, you may need to pay an additional driver-specific excess. See the PDS for full details.

Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance is mandatory in all states and territories – it’s known as Green Slip in NSW. Other types of car insurance are optional. The level of cover you choose beyond CTP is up to you and depends on your personal circumstances.

Yes, roadside assistance comes as standard with Youi’s Comprehensive car insurance policy, which covers motorhomes. Some exclusions, limits and additional fees may apply, including a maximum GVM of 3.5 tonne. So, whether you’re on a long road trip or a weekend getaway, help is at hand if you get stuck.1  

Yes. Youi’s optional campervan/motorhome contents cover can be added to your policy when you have Comprehensive or Third Party Fire & Theft insurance. This can cover the contents inside your motorhome up to the lesser of the replacement cost or up to $1,000 per item if they’re lost or damaged in an insured event. For terms and conditions, see the PDS.3

Yes, for most extreme weather events, Youi’s Comprehensive car insurance has you covered.25 If your motorhome sustains damage from a bushfire, you’re also covered for replacement or repair under our Comprehensive insurance.4

Motorhome modifications may be covered separately. That means if you have motorhome modifications, you’ll need to specify an amount for these to be covered and these amounts will then be listed on your policy schedule if accepted.

Disclaimers
1 Youi Roadside Assist available with Comprehensive policies only. Exclusions, limits and additional fees may apply. Cover not available within first 24 hours of taking out, or upgrading to, Comprehensive cover. For full details, see the roadside assistance T&Cs and Car PDS.
2 Where we arrange, authorise and pay a service provider for repairs, we will guarantee the quality of the repairs for as long as you or a listed driver are the owner of the insured property. The guarantee includes the rectification of any defects caused by poor workmanship, or faulty materials, related to these repairs.
3 An additional cost applies and is available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. For full details, see the PDS.
4 Loss or damage caused by flood, storm, hail or bushfire within the first 72 hours of your policy commencing is only covered in limited circumstances. Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. For full details, see the PDS, TMD and your policy schedule.
5 Exclusion apply. For full details, see the PDS.
6 Cover included for the driver’s legal liability arising from an accident in the contract period caused by the car or substitute car that results in third party property damage, where the driver of the car or substitute car is you, a listed driver, or anyone you have given permission to drive the car or substitute car. This includes when the car or substitute car is being used to tow a trailer or caravan. The most we will pay for each claim is $20,000,000 (including all legal and defence costs and GST). For full details, see the PDS.
7 If your insured car is a total loss within 24 months of its first registration, we’ll replace it with a new car of a make, model and specifications as close as possible. If a replacement isn’t available or you choose not to accept it, we’ll settle your claim in line with the Market Value or Agreed Value. For full details, see the PDS.
8 Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. For full details, see the PDS.
9 Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. Limits apply. For full details, see the PDS.
10 If your car’s unsafe to drive after an insured event and you’re more than 100km from home, we’ll reimburse you up to $1,000 for combined emergency transport, accommodation and/or repairs. Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. For more details, see the PDS.
11 Available for Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Property Only policies. For full details, see the PDS.
12 Available with all levels of car insurance except CTP. For full details, see the PDS.
13 Available with Comprehensive policies only
14 Available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. Exclusions, limits and terms and condition apply. For full details, see the PDS.
15 Available with Comprehensive only. Exclusions, limits and terms and conditions apply. For full details, see the PDS.
16 To continue cover for the replacement car after 14 days from the date you sold or gave away the car, you will need to take out a new policy for the replacement car. Conditions apply. For full details, see the PDS.
17 An additional cost applies and is available with Comprehensive and Third Party Fire & Theft policies. For full details, see the PDS.
18 Source: NSW Government, Green Slip
19 Source: Motor Accident Insurance Commission, About CTP Insurance
20 Source: Vic Government, What does my rego pay for?
21 Source: SA Government – Purchasing CTP
22 Source: Insurance Commission of Western Australia – Compulsory Third Party
23 Source: Motor Accident Injuries Commission – Your MAI Insurance
24 Source: Tas Government, MAIB
25 Available with Comprehensive policies. For full details, see the PDS.