Comments for Campervan Hire Australia http://www.ecampervanhire.com A complete list of all campervan hire companies in Australia Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:15:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Spaceships Campervans Australia by Rich & Verity http://www.ecampervanhire.com/135/spaceships-campervans-australia/comment-page-1/#comment-4194 Rich & Verity Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:15:47 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=135#comment-4194 We hired a camper for 9 days to get us from Sydney to Brisbane as we felt the pricing was good and from the brochure they looked new and well equipped. However when we left the representative at the depot and drove out through the gates we realised the suspension was sketchy with the car floating all over the place making it hard to keep it in the right lane. Another thing we noticed was the wheel alignment was off which resulted in further bad handling of the vehicle. We were scared to go over speed bumps so not to rip off the front bumper!! There was also a constant loud knocking sound that created a further uncomfortable drive, even round round-a-bouts we were concerned to go above 20km/h for fear of the vehicle tipping or swerving out of lane. The brakes were the worst point of all. They gradually became worse and worse and were pretty much useless downhill with travel even when compressed hard - this was discovered when in Byron Bay and a teenager ran into the road with us only just missing him, if the brakes had been of a sufficient nature then the vehicle would have stopped a lot quicker. The leaflet shows someone cooking with a 2 burner station fed from a gas bottle and the possibility of being able to turn the seats sideways, in reality we were unable to do so. The foot wells were infested with fleas and we both suffered bites, even seeing them on our legs as we drove. In conclusion I have never bothered to write a complaint about anything before and usually just take things as they come rather than making a fuss but if anybody does read this we would suggest to see your van before going ahead as we felt we were left with a dud (Jabba) that should not have been on the road. The good things are they are of a good size and have well equipped kitchen utensils but ultimately we felt extremely unsafe driving and let down. We hired a camper for 9 days to get us from Sydney to Brisbane as we felt the pricing was good and from the brochure they looked new and well equipped. However when we left the representative at the depot and drove out through the gates we realised the suspension was sketchy with the car floating all over the place making it hard to keep it in the right lane. Another thing we noticed was the wheel alignment was off which resulted in further bad handling of the vehicle. We were scared to go over speed bumps so not to rip off the front bumper!! There was also a constant loud knocking sound that created a further uncomfortable drive, even round round-a-bouts we were concerned to go above 20km/h for fear of the vehicle tipping or swerving out of lane. The brakes were the worst point of all. They gradually became worse and worse and were pretty much useless downhill with travel even when compressed hard – this was discovered when in Byron Bay and a teenager ran into the road with us only just missing him, if the brakes had been of a sufficient nature then the vehicle would have stopped a lot quicker. The leaflet shows someone cooking with a 2 burner station fed from a gas bottle and the possibility of being able to turn the seats sideways, in reality we were unable to do so. The foot wells were infested with fleas and we both suffered bites, even seeing them on our legs as we drove. In conclusion I have never bothered to write a complaint about anything before and usually just take things as they come rather than making a fuss but if anybody does read this we would suggest to see your van before going ahead as we felt we were left with a dud (Jabba) that should not have been on the road. The good things are they are of a good size and have well equipped kitchen utensils but ultimately we felt extremely unsafe driving and let down.

]]> Comment on Tassie Motor Shacks by Christian & Marzena http://www.ecampervanhire.com/953/tassie-motor-shacks/comment-page-1/#comment-4127 Christian & Marzena Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:33:49 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=953#comment-4127 We had a backpacker van for 30 days in Tasmania and we were really satisfied with Tassie Motor Shacks. The service and the price were excellent. For no extra charge we were picked up from the airport and could stay at the 7-mile beach camping over Christmas days. The van was clean and well equipped with camping and cooking utilities. It was robust to take us where we wanted to go and we had no problems driving more than 3000 km through beautiful Tasmania. At any rate we would choose Tassie Motor Shacks again and we can really recommend it. Rob was very committed to make our tour as pleasant as possible. Thanks! We had a backpacker van for 30 days in Tasmania and we were really satisfied with Tassie Motor Shacks. The service and the price were excellent. For no extra charge we were picked up from the airport and could stay at the 7-mile beach camping over Christmas days.

The van was clean and well equipped with camping and cooking utilities. It was robust to take us where we wanted to go and we had no problems driving more than 3000 km through beautiful Tasmania.

At any rate we would choose Tassie Motor Shacks again and we can really recommend it. Rob was very committed to make our tour as pleasant as possible. Thanks!

]]> Comment on Awesome Campers by Christina http://www.ecampervanhire.com/405/awesome-campers/comment-page-1/#comment-3898 Christina Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:28:34 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=405#comment-3898 We were really happy with the camper and service, and I'll recommend Awesome Campers to my friends for sure. Thanks a lot again and kind regards, We were really happy with the camper and service, and I’ll recommend Awesome Campers to my friends for sure.

Thanks a lot again and kind regards,

]]> Comment on Awesome Campers by Rebecca http://www.ecampervanhire.com/405/awesome-campers/comment-page-1/#comment-3897 Rebecca Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:22:04 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=405#comment-3897 Just want to say thanks I had a great holiday, your excellent service was part of it. Just want to say thanks I had a great holiday, your excellent service was part of it.

]]> Comment on Awesome Campers by Christina http://www.ecampervanhire.com/405/awesome-campers/comment-page-1/#comment-3895 Christina Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:12:41 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=405#comment-3895 We were really happy with the camper and service, and I'll recommend Awesome Campers to my friends for sure. Thanks a lot again and kind regards, Christina We were really happy with the camper and service, and I’ll recommend Awesome Campers to my friends for sure.

Thanks a lot again and kind regards,

Christina

]]> Comment on Wicked Campers by Ray Sunshine http://www.ecampervanhire.com/46/wicked_campers/comment-page-1/#comment-3820 Ray Sunshine Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:22:29 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=46#comment-3820 Hey I've heard they give discounts for sexual favours. Anyone heard that too? Apparently its on the staff computer. Has anyone done this? Hey I’ve heard they give discounts for sexual favours. Anyone heard that too? Apparently its on the staff computer. Has anyone done this?

]]> Comment on Allseasons Campervans by Clare Staglieno http://www.ecampervanhire.com/130/allseasons-campervans/comment-page-1/#comment-3713 Clare Staglieno Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:58:55 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=130#comment-3713 I have had 2 hires from All Seasons and have never had any problems. I have done about 30,000km all up. Both times I have had low km vehicles and the service has been great I have another trip booked for this year and I'm sure I will once again be very satisfied Clare I have had 2 hires from All Seasons and have never had any problems. I have done about 30,000km all up. Both times I have had low km vehicles and the service has been great
I have another trip booked for this year and I’m sure I will once again be very satisfied
Clare

]]> Comment on Hippie Campers by Bastian http://www.ecampervanhire.com/105/hippie-campers/comment-page-1/#comment-3536 Bastian Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:13:38 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=105#comment-3536 Best time of my life. Did some amazing activities and the campervan was really ok. No Problems, everything was there and clean as well. Best time of my life. Did some amazing activities and the campervan was really ok. No Problems, everything was there and clean as well.

]]> Comment on Tassie Motor Shacks by Michael and Natalie Miller http://www.ecampervanhire.com/953/tassie-motor-shacks/comment-page-1/#comment-3519 Michael and Natalie Miller Wed, 28 Dec 2011 06:09:46 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=953#comment-3519 As we wanted to do a quick 5 day galavant around Tasmania, and also being on a tight budget, we went with Tassie Motor Shacks. Our rental was excellent value for 5 days, greatly cheaper than any of their competitors. We were picked up and dropped off at our hostel in central Hobart for no extra charge, which was great and it gave us the chance to meet Rob, who could not have been nicer. He gave us loads of hints, including about purchasing of a holiday pass for all the national parks instead of individual park passes, which saved us $64, definitely good advice! When we got the van, it was well equipped, and much better than we thought we were going to get. It had everything included (towels, cooking equipment and utensils, gas hob and canisters, bedding, portable light, etc). He also included detailed maps, including one on the inside of the van, which gave estimates of driving times between destinations in Tasmania, which helped us plan how far we could travel day to day. The only flaw was that one of the speakers for the radio didn't work. The insurance was as standard for most vans in Tasmania, but they were more lenient on allowing you to drive on dirt roads, which some companies didn't allow. They did note the risks involved, and the extra costs in case of an accident, but at the end of the day, it was all about common sense, and not trying to be a rally driver! All in all, they went above and beyond in terms of customer service, and had no hidden charges, as they explained everything fully before we set out. They even offered us one extra night on top so we didn't have to rush back on the last day. We would definitely use Tassie Motor Shacks again, and would recommend using them to all of our friends. The best and cheapest way of seeing Tasmania! As we wanted to do a quick 5 day galavant around Tasmania, and also being on a tight budget, we went with Tassie Motor Shacks. Our rental was excellent value for 5 days, greatly cheaper than any of their competitors.

We were picked up and dropped off at our hostel in central Hobart for no extra charge, which was great and it gave us the chance to meet Rob, who could not have been nicer. He gave us loads of hints, including about purchasing of a holiday pass for all the national parks instead of individual park passes, which saved us $64, definitely good advice!

When we got the van, it was well equipped, and much better than we thought we were going to get. It had everything included (towels, cooking equipment and utensils, gas hob and canisters, bedding, portable light, etc). He also included detailed maps, including one on the inside of the van, which gave estimates of driving times between destinations in Tasmania, which helped us plan how far we could travel day to day. The only flaw was that one of the speakers for the radio didn’t work.

The insurance was as standard for most vans in Tasmania, but they were more lenient on allowing you to drive on dirt roads, which some companies didn’t allow. They did note the risks involved, and the extra costs in case of an accident, but at the end of the day, it was all about common sense, and not trying to be a rally driver!

All in all, they went above and beyond in terms of customer service, and had no hidden charges, as they explained everything fully before we set out. They even offered us one extra night on top so we didn’t have to rush back on the last day. We would definitely use Tassie Motor Shacks again, and would recommend using them to all of our friends. The best and cheapest way of seeing Tasmania!

]]> Comment on Tasmania Campervan Rentals by Amy http://www.ecampervanhire.com/197/tasmania-campervan-rentals/comment-page-1/#comment-3513 Amy Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.ecampervanhire.com/?p=197#comment-3513 Very old and badly maintained vehicle, a nightmare to drive, several essentials not working (heater, microwave, gear,...). Unfriendly and incompetent staff make the rest. Beware of this company!! Very old and badly maintained vehicle, a nightmare to drive, several essentials not working (heater, microwave, gear,…). Unfriendly and incompetent staff make the rest. Beware of this company!!

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