Hiring a 4x4 for camping. Options?

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Myself and some friends want to hire a 4x4 and go camping month end.

What are our options? we wanna drive up to the Karoo in the north from cape town. Has anyone done anything like this? any companies you can recommend?
 
You can hire from the likes of AVIS etc. but be prepared to be reemed. Buy a Getaway magazine look in the adverts in the back there are companys advertising 4x4 hire
 
Do not admit that you are going to Afrika Burn (if that is where you are going) - the 4x4 and caravan hire places are starting to get irritated with the state of their vehicles on return... because it does get messy.
 
I found a customised Venter trailer in my inbox "Please SMS me on 082 XXX XXX if you want to view trailer today or tomorrow. I have checked with Outsurance and they are happy to insure my Trailer for one month at R25 for the month with an excess of R1000 . To hire I would like R220 per day. All payable upfront with a refund of R1000 on return. If you are keen please give me an SMS.
I remind you that this trailer is also for sale at R25 000 ONCO
Cheers
Ken
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Do not admit that you are going to Afrika Burn (if that is where you are going) - the 4x4 and caravan hire places are starting to get irritated with the state of their vehicles on return... because it does get messy.

ssshhh :O.

I have relatively responsible friends. Will give the car a hose down and clean before returning.
 
From Google:

http://www.4x4hire.co.za/rates

They seem to be based in Hout Bay...

What i find more interesting is their Peak/Off Peak Seasons. Is it really High Season in July-Aug and Low Season from Nov - Jun ? Why would you 4x4 in the Cape in the Winter?

Also

CrazYmonkeY159 said:
Yeah we gave them a call they only allow you to drive maximum of 150km out of cape town :/

but they put on their site:
Pick up and drop off our vehicles at one of our depots in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Windhoek, or indeed any major town in Southern Africa.

So how do you do that with that 150km limit? Something is not adding up....
 
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Myself and some friends want to hire a 4x4 and go camping month end.

What are our options? we wanna drive up to the Karoo in the north from cape town. Has anyone done anything like this? any companies you can recommend?

Pop over to the 4x4community.co.za forum ... loads of guys there that can help/advise.
 
I found a customised Venter trailer in my inbox "Please SMS me on 082 XXX XXX if you want to view trailer today or tomorrow. I have checked with Outsurance and they are happy to insure my Trailer for one month at R25 for the month with an excess of R1000 . To hire I would like R220 per day. All payable upfront with a refund of R1000 on return. If you are keen please give me an SMS.
I remind you that this trailer is also for sale at R25 000 ONCO

And when Outsurance find out it was being rented you will sit with a uncovered claim and costs for your own pocket.
 
And when Outsurance find out it was being rented you will sit with a uncovered claim and costs for your own pocket.
Only to an excess of R1000 and if I was renting I would have the owner sign a letter stating that my insurance liability was limited to the excess only.

That's the problem one is going to find renting all 4x4's, camping trailers, and caravans- insurance--especially when renting from a private individual.What's the alternative? Paying through the nose to some rental company whose cars are so dodgy that they have a 150km limit on them.
 
What i find more interesting is their Peak/Off Peak Seasons. Is it really High Season in July-Aug and Low Season from Nov - Jun ? Why would you 4x4 in the Cape in the Winter?

Also



but they put on their site:


So how do you do that with that 150km limit? Something is not adding up....

Their seasons are upside down compared to car/house/airline. July is High season - I just checked a quote I got in 2011

As for the 150km- It may be that they are discouraging use for Afrika burns? or if all their partner depots have the same clause then it could just mean that they don't trust their own high mileage engines! Many student car hire long term rentals of R3000 per month have this R150km limit

anyway look how expensive a camper van is for 6 days two years ago

Enquiry Date: 6/Jul/2011
Vehicle Category: Camper Hire
Pickup Location: CAPE TOWN
Pickup Date Time: Monday 11/Jul/2011
Pickup Time: 09:00
Return Location: CAPE TOWN
Return Date: Saturday 16/Jul/2011
Return Time: 16:00

Rental Rate and Fees
High Season 2011 6 Days @ R1,400.00 R8,400.00
Total number of days: 6
220 Kms free per day, additional per Kms R3.00
HCH W3 - Zero Excess: Daily @ R220.00 R1,320.00
Total Estimate of Charges: ZAR R9,720.00
(All Prices VAT Inclusive)


The balance of the total costs of the hire must be paid on collection, if paid by Credit Card, or must reflect in our bank the day before collection if paid by electronic transfer. Some operators (notably Britz Campers) require payment in advance - if this is the case, we will advise you before confirming the booking.

LIMITED KM OPTION: Kilometers travelled in excess of the selected inclusive kilometer rate will be charged at the quoted rate on completion of the hire.

INSURANCE CO-PAYMENT WAIVER OPTIONS:
Please ensure that you select the correct co-payment waiver (Collision Damage Waiver - CDW) option. Bear in mind that, in the event of an insurance claim, the hirer will be responsible for co-payment of up to the selected excess. Also note that a holding bond may be required up to the full value of the excess selected.
Please refer to the "Terms and Conditions" of the specific operator for details. If you are unable to find the links on our website we will gladly send you a copy.
If you are unsure of the implications of your selection, please feel free to discuss it with us. We will be happy to advise you.
The CDW co-payment option may be changed at any point up to commencement of the hire.

The vehicle will be fully equipped for the number of people you require. All bedding, towels, cooking and eating utensils, camping chairs and camping table, etc. is supplied.

vehicles are equipped with all the little extras which make touring so much more comfortable. We supply a mini portable barbeque, braai (barbeque) grid and tools as well as a beach umbrella as standard equipment. Equipment list available on request. For vehicles operated by other operators, please see the relavant vehicle information page or contact us for an equipment list. Some of the 4x4 vehicles are supplied without equipment, if so required.

Our advice is to, where possible, pack clothes into foldable travel bags as space in a camper is limited. There is packing space under some of the seats and in storage compartments into which these can be folded.

The campers are equipped with maps and information on camping resorts.

We will pick you up at the airport and collect the vehicle at your departure airport FREE of charge when you hire. Other operators have their own policy in this regard. We will advise you of the costs involved once we have established all your requirements.

As we believe in personal service to our clients, we will be pleased to assist you with your travel plans. Feel free to ask.

Thank you for the opportunity to quote. Please note that, although we do have a vehicle available for you at the time of quoting, we cannot reserve a vehicle until such time as we receive your acceptance of our quotation. It is therefore in your interest to let us know as soon as possible so that the vehicle may be allocated to you.
 
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