Every hire company insists on at least Third Party and Public Liability insurance, some fully comprehensive.  A bond is therefore payable which is fully refundable if the vehicle is returned in a clean and undamaged position.

It is strongly recommended that Bond Waiver insurance is taken out. This involves paying an additional (non refundable) daily amount to reduce or elimate the bond. Insurance options are made available to you when making a reservation.

About Insurance and Bond/Excess Reduction Options

Overview:

The price for each motorhome on our website includes a basic level of insurance with a bond between $2500 - $7500 depending on the motorhome. This amount is what you would be liable for (the excess) in the event of an accident or damage to the vehicle, regardless of who is at fault. Sometimes the bond is debited (and then refunded at the end of the hire if no damage) and sometimes it is a credit card imprint (it depends on the company)

Generally there are 3 options to reduce bond/excess. Options 1 and 2 require payment of an additional daily amount on top of the basic price and will reduce or eliminate the bond/excess. These options are payable at the depot but can be booked when the reserving the motorhome by selecting the appropriate option. The site will then show the price with that option included. (The exact additional daily amount and how much the bond is reduced depends on the company /vehicle being quoted).

Option 3 is All Inclusive (sometimes called Bonus Pack, Smart Pack, or Premium Pack depending on the company/vehicle). All Inclusive has a Nil bond/excess and typically includes extras such as child/booster seats and picnic table and chairs. All Inclusive should be booked when the booking is made by selecting that option (the site will then display the All Inclusive rate)

Travel Insurance

Even if you do reduce your liability by we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before you leave home, for total peace of mind. Insurance policies cover cancellation fees, medical expenses, baggage and much more.

 Backpacker

Standard Liability

All Vehicles are insured for the damage to the vehicle or to the property of a Third Party. The hirer is responsible for the first AU$3,500 for the Breezer, Nomad and Wanderer Campervans or AU$5,000 for the Quattro & Six Pack, of the cost of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism with the exception of the exclusions. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage).

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2013

Tyre and Windscreen Cover

If this optional extra is purchased it will cover the hirer for unlimited accidental damage to the windscreen and tyres . The cover is only available when Liability Reduction 2 has been purchased.

Britz

Standard Liability

The hirer is responsible for the first AU$7,500 of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism.

This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage).

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2013

 Maui

Standard Liability

The hirer is responsible for the first AU$7,500 of ANY ACCIDENT COST of damage to Third Party property or to the rented vehicle, including single vehicle accident, windscreen and tyre damage, overhead and underbody damage, towing and recovery costs, theft, fire, break in or vandalism. This also includes the cost of the daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage). The liability applies in respect of each claim, not rental.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2013

 Kea

Standard Liability

All KEA Campers vehicles include a standard liability of AU$7,500 in the event of any damage to either the vehicle or third party property. The renter will also be fully liable for replacing or repairing damaged windscreens and tyres.

The Standard Liability can be reduced by purchasing one of the following:

Bond/Excess Reduction Options - 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2013