by Holly Tribe
The month of April traditionally brings with it a superfluity of wet weather, but in an ironic twist of fate it’s not just the great outdoors that is subjected to an abundance of shower related incidents.
Caravan insurance specialists Caravan Guard has reported April also happens to be the month it receives an abundance of claims for damaged shower units.
Sharon Hudson who works in the firm’s Claims Team explains the phenomenon: “It’s around the April period that the weather starts to pick up and more caravanners start to use their caravans regularly for holidays and weekends away.”
The most common shower related claim is for cracked shower trays, often caused by heavy objects such as family sized shampoo bottles falling from a height and cracking the bottom of the shower.
“We would recommend that bathroom shelves with low or open fronts should not be used during towing and bottles and other heavy items should be stored in a plastic basket at floor level,” advises Sharon.
With the average cost of such a claim being estimated at around £500, the firm suggests taking the following precautions to protect against shower related incidents:
- Pack away toiletries when in transit so they can’t fall and crack the shower tray.
- Store towels in the bottom of the shower unit for extra padding and protection against falling objects.
- Use a slip mat in the shower tray to avoid slipping over and causing damage to doors and walls.
