Illinois RV insurance

Is RV insurance required in Illinois?

If you drive a motorhome, RV liability coverage is required by Illinois law and can pay for damage or injuries you cause on the road. If you need more coverage than the state minimum, you can increase your liability limits to protect your assets.

Do you have to insure a camper in Illinois?

Illinois requires that you carry auto liability coverage for the vehicle that pulls your travel trailer, also referred to as a camper. Your auto liability coverage, however, won't cover damage to your travel trailer. There are coverage options available for those who want further protection. Learn more about travel trailer insurance.

Comprehensive and collision coverage

If you're financing or leasing your motorhome or travel trailer, your lender likely requires RV comprehensive and collision coverage. Even if you own your RV outright, comprehensive and collision coverages could be a worthwhile option. These coverages protect against damage to your RV and may cover up to the actual cash value of your RV if your motorhome or trailer is damaged, totaled, or stolen.

Comprehensive covers events out of your control, including RV theft, vandalism, fire, hitting an animal, and weather-related issues. Collision covers your RV if you collide with another vehicle, tree, fence, guardrail, or any object.

How much is RV insurance in Illinois?

The average premium for a 12-month Illinois RV insurance policy at Progressive for 2023 was $765.76 for a motorhome and $456.78 for a travel trailer. Progressive offers RV liability-only policies starting at just $125/year,^* but your cost for RV insurance depends on several factors, including:

• Type and model: The more expensive your RV is to repair or replace, the more you pay to insure it. Larger, newer RVs often cost more than smaller, used RVs; motorhomes typically cost more than travel trailers or pop-ups.
• Claims history: Your history of filing insurance claims may affect your rate.
• Driving record: Violations can increase the price of your policy.
• Location: Your ZIP code can influence the cost of RV insurance.

What's the best RV insurance in Illinois?

Whether you're in Chicago, Schaumburg, Champaign, or any other city in Illinois, the best RV insurance is an affordable policy with personalized coverage. As a leader in RV coverages, Progressive provides cheap RV insurance in Illinois without sacrificing the protection you need to properly cover your motorhome or travel trailer.

Looking for the cheapest RV insurance in Illinois? See some of Progressive's RV insurance discounts:

• Multi-policy
• Advance quote
• Anti-theft
• Original owner
• Senior safety course

More RV coverages available in Illinois

Get additional protection for your motorhome or travel trailer by adding the following optional coverages to your Progressive RV policy:

• Total loss replacement: Covers the cost of a new motorhome or travel trailer if yours is totaled, provided the vehicle is less than five years old. After that point, the coverage pays the amount specified on your policy. If you have a new, never titled RV, you may be eligible for total loss replacement.
• Roadside assistance: Covers the cost of a tow in case of dead battery, flat tire, or other break downs.
• Replacement cost/personal effects: Covers personal items inside your motorhome or travel trailer, up to a specified amount, such as your smart phone, camping equipment, or television.
• Emergency expense: Pays up to $2,000 for hotel and travel costs if your RV breaks down more than 50 miles from home. The minimum coverage amount is $750. If you have a full-timer's policy, emergency expense coverage may pay up to $7,500.
• Vacation liability: If you're on vacation and someone is hurt in or around your motorhome or travel trailer, you may be covered up to a specified amount.
• Pet injury: Covers vet bills up to $1,000, with no deductible, if your dog or cat is hurt in an RV accident.
• Pest damage protection: Covers repairs, up to a specified amount, if a wild animal damages your RV.^**
• Roof Protection Plus®: May pay to repair or replace the damaged roof of your motorhome, even if the damage resulted from normal wear and tear.^**

Find out additional information about our RV insurance coverages.

What if I live in my RV full time?

If your RV is your permanent residence, you may need additional coverage that a recreational RV policy doesn't offer. However, a full-time RV insurance policy may offer protection when your RV is your primary home with the following coverages:

• Personal liability: Liability coverage on a full-timers policy can protect against liability claims if you're responsible for someone else's injuries or damages, even when your RV is parked
• Medical payments: If someone hurts themselves in or around your RV, medical payments coverage may pay for their medical bills
• Loss assessment: This coverage can pay for fees or charges from your RV association, up to $5,000

Fast facts for Illinois RVers

1. Registration and license plate fees in Illinois are determined by the weight of your RV.
2. According to Illinois law, the maximum length allowed for a motorhome is 45 feet. For a combination of vehicles, the total length cannot exceed 60 feet.
3. The Illinois Office of Tourism offers this comprehensive list of RV parks in Illinois.

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