The first stop is ICBC when needing RV insurance in BC
To obtain a vehicle license plate and insurance in British Columbia, RV owners must first use the services of ICBC to have their unit protected with the minimum amount of insurance. This is just the starting point for RVers who wish to live in their RV full time. 
After speaking with several insurance agents, RV dealers and other RVers, I found there still seems to be a level of confusion as to whether RV insurance is available when living in your RV full-time and travelling. There is definitely a difference if the RV is parked and set up permanently and used as a seasonal residence or while vacationing versus traveling full time.
Basic Insurance coverage
The basic ICBC coverage pays for injury-related medical and rehab expenses in the event of a crash and also provides $200,000 worth of third party liability if you are found to have been at fault for a crash or are responsible for causing injury or damage to someone else’s property. This can be increased if you feel it’s not enough.
It may be necessary and in fact is probable that additional insurance must be purchased through a private insurer. Where it becomes important to RVers is the optional RV insurance for extended and additional third party liability, collision and comprehensive offered through private insurance. Shop around and ask lots of questions, because not all private insurers understand the full-time lifestyle.
Things to consider when shopping for RV insurance
Type of RV: Price for both basic ICBC coverage and private insurance will depend on the type of RV and its length. Having a trailer versus a motor-home will make a big difference as to cost.
Contents: The basic content coverage probably doesn’t cover the value of individual belongings such as clothing, small appliances, computers, cell phones and other personal items. By paying an extra premium the content value can be increased.
Replacement coverage: Typically an RV under 10 years old can be insured for guaranteed replacement. If your RV cannot be repaired it may be replaced by a new one. If it’s over 10 years old it may be possible to buy replacement RV insurance, but it will be replaced at its current value and not by a new unit.
Be honest
Is it better to be honest and travel down the road knowing that in the event of an accident, theft or emergency you are insured—or should you ask forgiveness after the fact? It’s a personal question no one else can answer for you, but there are private insurance companies who know about and will insure you while traveling full time. So why take a chance?
In researching this article I visited four different agencies and received different responses from each one. Know what you need and if you don’t receive the information you want from the first agency, carry on to the next until you are satisfied that you have the insurance coverage you desire. Don’t despair.
It’s definitely possible to have adequate RV insurance for your RV and its contents while living in your RV full-time. However, Darren Grams from Enterprise RV in Kelowna said, “People should be just as concerned about being properly licensed to operate their RV as having adequate insurance.”
All the best,
Carol Ann 
PS: This was first published in my column RV Living with RVwest
When a storm unexpectedly came in during our most recent camping break, our RV sustained significant hail damage. Although a little depressing, mishaps do occur. But instead of worrying about the repairs, we decided to check into an RV insurance estimate service and find a suitable plan. As you stated, it is preferable to be truthful and drive knowing that you are covered in the event of an emergency, theft, or accident.