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Cairns
Mt Isa and Townsville
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Our Trailer Range
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Heavy duty construction - reduced risk
of breakdown
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Spare wheel supplied
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Wheel brace supplied (if required)
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No retread tyres to let you down - we only
fit new light truck tyres
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Jockey wheels fitted, for ease of hitching
up and uncoupling
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We hookup for you, and check tail light
operation
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- Heavy duty offroad suspension
- 16" Landcruiser wheels
- Sliding vinyl canopy for easy access
- Water tank x 59 litres
- 2 x 4.5kg gas cylinders (gas not included)
- 2x20L jerry cans
- Lockable tool box
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7'x5'3
single axle
(2.1x1.6M)
braked
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1300kg
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620kg (dry)
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680kg
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Size
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Daily Rates
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1/2 day
(3-4 hrs)
or o/nite
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7 days+
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5-6 days
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3-4 days
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1-2 days
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# Minimum days hire = kms to destination
and return / 400 (to next nearest full day).
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GTM:
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Gross trailer mass, i.e. the total legal
weight of the trailer including its payload,
as set by the trailer manufacturer.
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TARE:
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The actual weight of the trailer when empty.
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PAYLOAD:
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The allowable load the trailer can carry
i.e. GTM – TARE = PAYLOAD
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SINGLE AXLE:
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The trailer has only one axle (two wheels).
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TANDEM AXLE:
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The trailer has two axles (four wheels).
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What size tow ball do I require
to connect to your trailer?
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 50mm – this size ball has
been the standard in Australia for many
years. NOTE: By law the size of the tow
ball and its rated capacity must be stamped
onto the fitting by its manufacturer.
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Do I need an adapter to hook up
the trailers’ electrics to my tow vehicle?
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No – we keep a variety of adapters on hand.
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Do I need an electric trailer braking system
fitted to my vehicle to tow one of your
trailers?
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No. The braking systems to our trailers
(if fitted) will be one of the following
, both of which operate independently of
the tow vehicle:
OVERRIDE BRAKES:
The tow coupling to the trailer has a sliding
shaft which is moved by inertia when the
tow vehicle applies its brakes – the sliding
shaft in turn applies the trailer brakes.
TO REVERSE the trailer it is essential to
flip over (by hand) a small tongue on the
tow coupling, which prevents the sliding
shaft from sliding and applying the brakes.
ELECTRIC BRAKES:
As the name implies the trailer brakes are
activated by electric signal from the tow
vehicle (by the same signal that lights
up the stop lights).With our rental trailers
that are fitted with electric brakes the
signal is delivered to the trailer via the
electric lead, to an adjustable brake controller
mounted on the draw bar. The actual brake
mechanism in the wheels of the trailer are
also electric, using magnets to activate
the brake shoes – the adjustable brake controller
to the drawbar allows the driver to dial
in how hard the trailer brakes apply themselves.
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How big a trailer can I tow with my vehicle?
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The legal maximum gross trailer weight
able to be towed by the tow vehicle is the
lowest denominator to the following
criteria:
- The towing capacity of the vehicle as
set by the manufacturer, for braked and
unbraked trailers.
- The capacity of the towbar as determined
by its manufacturer – since 1988 it has
been mandatory for this information to
be included onto towbars for cars and
light commercials.
- The rated capacity of the towball, which
by law must be stamped onto the ball by
the manufacturer (along with its size).
- Whether the trailer is fitted with brakes
or not – the difference is rather dramatic!
For example a heavy 4WD might have a manufacturers
recommended towing capacity of 2500kg
for braked trailers, but only 750 kg for
unbraked trailers.
- State government towing regulations
which currently vary from state to state.
Keeping in mind the above criteria, the
following table is for use as a guide only:
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TOW VEHICLE
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TRAILER TYPE
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4 cylinder car
Light 4WD's
Small utes up to 2.0L
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Single axle
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6 to 8 Cyl Cars
2 & 4WD utilities with engines
2.4L+
Larger 4WD's
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Tandem axle
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One Way Trailer
Rental
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One way rental of U Haul trailers is available
from Meteor depots in Townsville, Cairns
and Mt Isa, to various centres in Queensland
and interstate.
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CONDITIONS:
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- We welcome bookings up to 10 days in
advance for trailers on hand at
a Meteor depot at the time of booking.
- A non-refundable booking deposit
of $100 is required to confirm the booking.
- U-Haul's terms and conditions apply,
as set out on their rental agreement.
- A deposit equivalent to the rental +
a $100 bond is required at the time of
collecting the trailer (i.e. the prepaid
booking deposit represents the bond when
proceeding with the trailer rental)
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RATES &
DESTINATIONS:
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- Ring us on 1300 306 809 for further
information, or use the link to U Haul
www.uhaul.com
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GTM:
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Gross trailer mass, i.e. the total legal
weight of the trailer including its payload,
as set by the trailer manufacturer.
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TARE:
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The actual weight of the trailer when empty.
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PAYLOAD:
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The allowable load the trailer can carry
i.e. GTM – TARE = PAYLOAD
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SINGLE AXLE:
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The trailer has only one axle (two wheels).
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TANDEM AXLE:
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The trailer has two axles (four wheels).
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What size tow ball do I require
to connect to your trailer?
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50mm – this size ball has
been the standard in Australia for many
years. NOTE: By law the size of the tow
ball and its rated capacity must be stamped
onto the fitting by its manufacturer.
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Do I need an adapter to hook up
the trailers’ electrics to my tow vehicle?
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No – we keep a variety of adapters on hand.
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Do I need an electric trailer braking system
fitted to my vehicle to tow one of your
trailers?
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No. The braking systems to our trailers
(if fitted) will be one of the following
, both of which operate independently of
the tow vehicle:
OVERRIDE BRAKES:
The tow coupling to the trailer has a sliding
shaft which is moved by inertia when the
tow vehicle applies its brakes – the sliding
shaft in turn applies the trailer brakes.
TO REVERSE the trailer it is essential to
flip over (by hand) a small tongue on the
tow coupling, which prevents the sliding
shaft from sliding and applying the brakes.
ELECTRIC BRAKES:
As the name implies the trailer brakes are
activated by electric signal from the tow
vehicle (by the same signal that lights
up the stop lights).With our rental trailers
that are fitted with electric brakes the
signal is delivered to the trailer via the
electric lead, to an adjustable brake controller
mounted on the draw bar. The actual brake
mechanism in the wheels of the trailer are
also electric, using magnets to activate
the brake shoes – the adjustable brake controller
to the drawbar allows the driver to dial
in how hard the trailer brakes apply themselves.
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How big a trailer can I tow with my vehicle?
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The legal maximum gross trailer weight
able to be towed by the tow vehicle is the
lowest denominator to the following
criteria:
- The towing capacity of the vehicle as
set by the manufacturer, for braked and
unbraked trailers.
- The capacity of the towbar as determined
by its manufacturer – since 1988 it has
been mandatory for this information to
be included onto towbars for cars and
light commercials.
- The rated capacity of the towball, which
by law must be stamped onto the ball by
the manufacturer (along with its size).
- Whether the trailer is fitted with brakes
or not – the difference is rather dramatic!
For example a heavy 4WD might have a manufacturers
recommended towing capacity of 2500kg
for braked trailers, but only 750 kg for
unbraked trailers.
- State government towing regulations
which currently vary from state to state.
Keeping in mind the above criteria, the
following table is for use as a guide only:
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TOW VEHICLE
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TRAILER TYPE
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4 cylinder car
Light 4WD's
Small utes up to 2.0L
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Single axle
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6 to 8 Cyl Cars
2 & 4WD utilities with engines
2.4L+
Larger 4WD's
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Tandem axle
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| Not sure what
you need then why not email
us with your details. Please supply us with the following,
pickup and dropoff cities and dates, how many of you there are,
how many children and there ages so we can look at baby or booster
seats, you itinerary or general direction, the dates and if
these dates are flexable, if you wish full insurance, any special
features like a inside height above average. |
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Australia
4 Wheel Drive Rental's
Our Mission Statement
As one of Australia's largest licensed
Travel Agents dedicated to 4WD hire rental we will source
the different options for you.We will look at all the extras
and find the best vehicle package for you or even a multiple
option for you to choose from. With our head Office in the
heartland of the Top End of Darwin we can advise you of the
current situatuions of Kakadu National Park, Uluru (Ayers
Rock), Gibb River Road Western Australia and the - Erlunda
- Kulgera - Odnadatta Track - Coober Pedy (Opal field) - Woomera
- Port Augusta areas.
We
have pickup locations in Sydney in New South Wales , Brisbane
and Cairns in Queensland, Darwin and Alice Springs in Northern
Territory, Ayers Rock (Uluru) for cars and 4WD, Perth and
Broome in Western Australia, Adelaide in South Australia,
Melbourne in Victoria and Hobart in Tasmania Australia Island
State. As one of Australia's largest campervan, recreational
vehicle, motorhome and 4WD rental brokers, we search for availability
and the best deals from campervan, motorhome and 4WD reputable
companies throughout Australia for the vehicle of your choice
with so that your Australian vacation will be the best you've
ever had. At Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals, we pride ourselves
on our knowledge and contacts in the car rental and travel
industry.
We
are independant qualified 4WD rental brokers with our reliable
source of vehicles from the most reputable of the Australia's
major companies such as Europcar, Britz, Apollo, 4WD Hire,
Maui, Kea. . One of the largest range of Australia's 4 Wheel
Drive Off Road 4WD cars, 4WD utes, 4WD campers, 4WD campervans,
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Travel Sydney, Darwin, Kakadu, Broome, Gibb River Road Western
Australia, Cairns, Cape Tribulation, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne
and much more across or around Australia.
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Australia 4
Wheel Drive Rentals
Australian Business No. 54 561 356 425
Email:
info@australia4wheeldriverentals.com
GPO Box 3410 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Telephone +61 (0)8 8945 3338 - Fax + 61 (0)8 8945 5507 - Mobile/CellPhone
+ 61 (0)400 278 958 |
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