Terms and Conditions of Hire

1. RESTRICTIONS:
The Hirer/Driver (a) Hirers/Drivers must not have been convicted of driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs or over the legal limit of alcohol, nor tow the Camper Trailer while under the influence of either.
(b) Hirer/Driver must be 21years and over
(c) Hirer/Drivers must have Full Comprehensive Insurance for the towing vehicle and a Certificate of Currency from their Insurance Company supplied to Habitat Camper Trailer Hire (the Owner)
(d) Hirer/Driver must not have been refused any motor vehicle insurance
(e) No article whatsoever is to be tied or carried on the galvanised Roof Rack of the Camp/O/Matic Camper Trailer at any time during the hire period. Failure to adhere to this clause will forfeit the total bond.
(f) Care and Security of the Camper Trailer Hirer/Drivers Accept Full Responsibility for the Care and Security of the Camper Trailer and included Equipment at All Times.

2. RESTRICTED AREAS:
(a) The Jayco ‘On Road’ trailers are to be driven at all times on sealed/bitumen roads. The only exception to this is where the Camper Trailer exits a sealed road directly into a National Park only on formed roads deemed suitable by that authority for 2 wheel drive vehicles and in consideration of the current weather conditions. The camper trailer is permitted to visit Kangaroo Island (SA)
(b) The Camp/O/Matic 4 x 4 Camper Trailer and Cobb & Co 4 x 4 Camper Trailer can also be driven on recognised tracks but shall not be taken to restricted areas as defined by Habitat Camper Trailer Hire. Restricted areas consist of Cape York -covering all area north of Cairns, Simpson Desert, Canning Stock Route, Gun Barrel Highway, Oodnadetta Track, Birdsville Track, Tanami Track and Gibb River Road or any areas deemed impassible by Habitat Camper Trailer Hire or Local authorities (as signposted) or into areas where named cyclone(s) is affecting.
(c) Should either applicable clause to the Hirer of the contract be broken, Habitat Camper Trailer Hire retain the right to charge the Hirer with all costs relating to damages and recovery costs of unit as well as right to retain the bond in full for breach of this agreement.

3. TERMS OF PAYMENT:
(a) Booking Deposit The Booking deposit is $110- Payment of this deposit confirms the Hirers reservation for the designated period & is non refundable.
(b) Hire Fee & Bond. Total Hire Fee and Bond to be paid 1 month prior to hire departure. If hire is organised within that period, payment by personal cheque is only acceptable within 14 days of hire collection date, otherwise a bank cheque, postal note or cash will be required
(c) Refund of Bond. The Security Bond is fully refundable within 7 working days at completion of Hire provided the Camper Trailer is returned on time, undamaged and the LPG Bottles are filled.
(d) In the event of an accident requiring claim against the owners Insurance, the Bond is forfeited in total.
(e) Cleaning Fee The Camper Trailer is to be returned in a clean condition at the completion of Hire
(f) If the unit is not cleaned satisfactorily, the cleaning fee commences at $40.00. We reserve the right to retain a minimum of $40.00 to a maximum of $100.00
(g) Habitat Camper Trailer Hire reserves the right to cancel any hire if Hirer contravenes these conditions.
(h) Cancellation Fee If cancelled:-
Within 25 days prior to pick up No Fee
From 24 to 8 days prior to pick up 15%Gross Rental
7 days and less prior to departure 40% Gross Rental
No Show 40% Gross Rental
Early Return for any reason whatsoever No refund.

4. BREAKDOWNS:
(a) In the event of a breakdown, the owner (Habitat Camper Trailer Hire) must be notified as soon as practically possible.
(b) The owner (Habitat Camper Trailer Hire) shall not be liable for any expenditure, damage, loss or inconvenience incurred by the Hirer arising out of any breakdown to the Camper Trailer whether caused by fair wear and tear or any reason whatsoever.
(c) In the event of a breakdown the Hirer is responsible for the security and care of the Camper Trailer and its Equipment as stated Clause 1(f)

5. DAMAGE TO TRAILER:
(a) If any damage does occur your entire Bond will be retained to cover costs.
(b) There is to be absolutely nothing packed or tied to the top or any part of the Camper Trailer. Refer 1(e)
(c) There is to be nothing hard eg. boxes, Esky or the like to be stored in the Camper Trailer when it is erected that may mark or damage the floor or fittings and no LPG gas heaters to be used inside the camper trailer.
(d) Camp/O/Matic ‘Getaway’ No boxes (ie Beer carton or hard items -placed on the rear shelf of the ‘Getaway’ unit while travelling.
(e) Jayco Camper Trailer. No heavy/hard items to be stored on the floor of the ‘Hawk’ or ‘Finch’ whilst travelling
(f) The camper trailer is not to be tampered with or altered in any way.
(g) No substitution of any item of (or included in) the camper trailer is to be made.
(h) Any damage to Tyres and Rims (outside normal wear and tear) will be at the cost of the hirer and deducted from bond.
(i) Missing Items. The cost of any missing, broken, lost or substituted items is deducted from the bond
(j) Malicious Damage by Hirer. Any malicious damage incurred to the Camper Trailer by the Hirer is the full financial responsibility of the Hirer plus any fees incurred in recovering those costs of either replacement or repair of damage caused by Hirer or persons involved in causing such damage which comes under Clause 1(f)

6. ACCIDENT INVOLVING CAMPER TRAILER:
(a) Hirer must make a report to Police regarding any accident involving the Camper Trailer; Malicious Damage caused to the Camper Trailer; Theft of the Camper Trailer or equipment belonging to the Camper Trailer.
(b) In the event of an accident involving another vehicle the Hirer is required to obtain; the registration, make, model & colour of the other vehicle. The name, address and drivers licence details of the other party involved; the name and address of any witness and forward these details to the Police & Habitat Campers.
(c) The Hirer indemnify Habitat Camper Trailer Hire of all damage to persons & property in relation to the Hirers use and control of the Camper Trailer

7. SUB LETTING: The Hirer is not permitted to sub lease or lend the Camper Trailer to any other persons.

8. LATE RETURNS: A penalty rate will apply to late returns at $50-00 per day or part thereof and/or loss of bond if late return jeopardises another booking.

9. GENERAL: Habitat Camper Trailer Hire will not bear liability for any property stolen, or left in Camper Trailer during or after hire period.
No Pets are permitted in the Camper.


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