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BAZOOKI


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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



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Mike Harding


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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/

 



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travellinglew


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Registered flat bed tow truck would be my answer. Full liability for the van.


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BAZOOKI


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thanjs Lew, obviously thought of that way back. Doesn't satisfy ALL my needs

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gonfishen


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Why not rent a small truck from Budget, Avis, or one of the other rental companys.

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BAZOOKI


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Thanks;They don't have plugs for Electric Brakes

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Delta18


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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.



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Tony Bev


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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

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BAZOOKI


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Thanks Tony... A novel idea! Cheers

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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.

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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.



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