Thanks for the advice l did a quick search and did not find anything in the way of customer reviews but if they are a genuine firm as you say then nothing wrong with that could be they offer a better price because they take a smaller margin than the big companies. 

The level of saving is so high it cannot be commission. Basicaly to save large sums against the opposition you have to cut out something or everyone else has got it wrong. I would check independant reviews on the claims service and if the policy has DEFAQTO five star rating.

They are on Moneysupermarket but will see if I can find out more information.

I  think it was not Money supermarket but one of the other other comparisom sites . No doubt it s cheaper because it may not offer as comprehensive a cover as more expensive policies all depends what you need but no point in paying for cover you do not need. Frank Pickles was established in the 1950s and this is what their website says. 

About Caravansure

Frank Pickles was established in the 1950's and became a limited company in 1960. It is now run by third generation Pickles family members. 

As a long established, family run business we can provide a much higher level of service than most of our competitors. 

Our senior members of staff have combined experience of over 50 years. 

We were insured through Frank Pickles last year and I've just renewed this very evening. Haven't had a claim thankfully but a great price. Ours is an older van, 2007, got market value cover with £800 awning cover and £200 contents. £100 voluntary excess and £100 compulsory excess for £65.30. I'm happy. 

Well its often owners of older vans who want to cover the basics at an affordable price. Ours is the same age as yours and as I said its on a seasonal pitch with storage in the winter so it only ever moves 200 yards from field to hard standing. I think if I had a new caravan and was touring I would probably go for a more comprehensive policy but what you spend has to be relative to the value of the caravan. 

Yes I agree, we really just wanted to protect our investment we paid cash for the caravan, so would hope to simply get some of that back if we lost the van. Horses for courses.