Is ANYONE OUT THERE (in Victoria) able TOHELP us ???
We have a 6.5m JAYCO STERLING, on site @ KILMORE. We don't have a powerful enough vehicle, with which to tow it. We had it delivered to site, by the Dealer from whom we bought it!
The Van weighs approx. 2.2tonnes + has Electric Brakes. We need to arrange a Vicroads Permit to take it to Register, ideally @ Dromana (we live in Rye) & then take to a nearby Caravan Repair Venue, in Rosebud/Frankston(3hrs). Alternately, a much shorter distance, we could go to Bendigo (1 hour).
I have exhausted ALL other options I have come up with......A "Good Samaritan' is our last resort !
Being Campervan TRAVELLERS, for the last 25 years, we KNOW the Kindness & sense of Brotherhood , we have always found with fellow travellers!
Of course, we will be happy to reimburse for all Fuel & Time!!!
If YOU can HELP US.....please call Baryn 0422 477 922 OR Connie 0410 282 061 (together="WANDERLUST")
Cheers, BARYN FREELAND
Mike Harding said
12:00 PM Jun 15, 2018
My main concern would be liability. Suppose I make a driving mistake and write off your caravan?
There must be plenty of commercial people who do this, a quick Google returns:
Registered flat bed tow truck would be my answer. Full liability for the van.
BAZOOKI said
06:12 PM Jun 15, 2018
thanjs Lew, obviously thought of that way back. Doesn't satisfy ALL my needs
gonfishen said
09:27 AM Jun 16, 2018
Why not rent a small truck from Budget, Avis, or one of the other rental companys.
BAZOOKI said
12:41 PM Jun 16, 2018
Thanks;They don't have plugs for Electric Brakes
Delta18 said
05:31 PM Jun 16, 2018
My thoughts would be a Towing Service. They have the license to tow any vehicle, whether it is licensed (registered) or not.
The brakes wouldn't be an issue either.
They really are not expensive for what you get.
Tony Bev said
11:30 PM Jun 16, 2018
Hi Bazooki, welcome to the forum
In case there are no members of this forum, in your area, who could help you, at this time
I can not help, as I am at home base in Western Australia, and like you, I do not have a towing vehicle
Perhaps if you went to the local caravan parks, you may find a "Good Samaritan" there
BAZOOKI said
09:04 AM Jun 17, 2018
Thanks Tony... A novel idea! Cheers
TheHeaths said
09:23 AM Jun 17, 2018
If towing is only being arranged to get repair work done, is it possible that there is a mobile repair service that can come to site to do the work?
That would save registration and permit cost, and not require the van to be moved away.
Aside from that, if you still require it to be towed to the particular repairer at Frankston for some reason, then perhaps they would be able to either arrange a tow, or do it themselves to secure the work for themselves.
Hylife said
09:04 PM Jun 24, 2018
BAZOOKI wrote:
We need to arrange a Vicroads Permit to take it to Register,
In case you weren't aware, in Victoria there are no roadworthy requirements for caravans.
If it has been less than 3 months since it was last registered there is no VicRoads inspection required. Even permanent on-site caravans are usually registered.
The seller simply fills out their portion of the VicRoads form and you fill out your part and then you go into VicRoads and pay the fees.
$6.50 transfer fee
$58.00 rego
$18.20 for a licence plate
If more than 3 months (or and interstate van) then they (VicRoads) simply want to inspect its compliance Plate and Chassis Number. They will not be inspecting the caravan for roadworthiness.
$18.20 appointment fee and $29.00 inspection fee.
There is no stamp duty in Vic for caravans under 4.5 tonnes.
Is ANYONE OUT THERE (in Victoria) able TO HELP us ???
We have a 6.5m JAYCO STERLING, on site @ KILMORE. We don't have a powerful enough vehicle, with which to tow it. We had it delivered to site, by the Dealer from whom we bought it!
The Van weighs approx. 2.2tonnes + has Electric Brakes. We need to arrange a Vicroads Permit to take it to Register, ideally @ Dromana (we live in Rye) & then take to a nearby Caravan Repair Venue, in Rosebud/Frankston(3hrs). Alternately, a much shorter distance, we could go to Bendigo (1 hour).
I have exhausted ALL other options I have come up with......A "Good Samaritan' is our last resort !
Being Campervan TRAVELLERS, for the last 25 years, we KNOW the Kindness & sense of Brotherhood , we have always found with fellow travellers!
Of course, we will be happy to reimburse for all Fuel & Time!!!
If YOU can HELP US.....please call Baryn 0422 477 922 OR Connie 0410 282 061 (together="WANDERLUST")
Cheers, BARYN FREELAND
My main concern would be liability. Suppose I make a driving mistake and write off your caravan?
There must be plenty of commercial people who do this, a quick Google returns:
http://www.opsl.com.au/interstate-transport-services/caravan/
My thoughts would be a Towing Service. They have the license to tow any vehicle, whether it is licensed (registered) or not.
The brakes wouldn't be an issue either.
They really are not expensive for what you get.
In case there are no members of this forum, in your area, who could help you, at this time
I can not help, as I am at home base in Western Australia, and like you, I do not have a towing vehicle
Perhaps if you went to the local caravan parks, you may find a "Good Samaritan" there
That would save registration and permit cost, and not require the van to be moved away.
Aside from that, if you still require it to be towed to the particular repairer at Frankston for some reason, then perhaps they would be able to either arrange a tow, or do it themselves to secure the work for themselves.
In case you weren't aware, in Victoria there are no roadworthy requirements for caravans.
If it has been less than 3 months since it was last registered there is no VicRoads inspection required. Even permanent on-site caravans are usually registered.
The seller simply fills out their portion of the VicRoads form and you fill out your part and then you go into VicRoads and pay the fees.
$6.50 transfer fee
$58.00 rego
$18.20 for a licence plate
If more than 3 months (or and interstate van) then they (VicRoads) simply want to inspect its compliance Plate and Chassis Number.
They will not be inspecting the caravan for roadworthiness.
$18.20 appointment fee and $29.00 inspection fee.
There is no stamp duty in Vic for caravans under 4.5 tonnes.