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Joe - The Retro Retreat

Granville, NSW

4.81 review

Owned by Vishakha

Rental type:

Caravan

Berth:

Sleeps 3

Hire type:

Tow

Pet policy:

Pet friendly

Joe is little bit Retro, little bit Boho, totally adorable, and fully functional. Ride her away, and you're set for your relaxing holiday as she's ready to be hooked up to the electricity and water at any powered campsite. Joe comes with a new retractable awning thereby bringing in the perfect blend of modern convenience and vintage charm. Designed for ease and practicality, it allows you to set up quickly without the hassle of dealing with multiple strings, offering more time to relax and explore. You will also be provided a full-size outdoor rug, picnic mat, table and basic camping chairs as a default outdoor setup. Joe has a double size bed to comfortably sleep two adults, a lounge which also acts as a full-length third bed, a four seat dining table inside, a full-size wardrobe, a fan and a portable aircon, and a kitchen with sink, fridge, microwave, induction cooktop and a whole load of cooking appliances like electric kettle, toaster, blender, sandwich maker, rice cooker, soup maker, spatulas, pots, pans, cutlery, plates, bowls, glasses, quite everything required for light cooking. Besides you're welcome to use anything from its fully stocked pantry. Joes comes with lots of windows and a sun-roof to allow for fresh air, sun light and that perfect view you'll be adoring over a restful holiday. Joe comes with mechanical brakes. That means, your car that you will be using to tow Joe, need not have electronic brake controller system. Joe has 7-pin power plug but in case if you need to use the adapter I have 12 to 7 pin adaptor. Whether you're camping in the outback or along the coast, Joe will enhance your Australian road trip experience by providing a private cozy space wherever you go. Enjoy the journey without the setup stress!

The important stuff

  • Minimum hirer age is 21 years
  • Pets are allowed
  • Sleeps 3 inside the van
  • Large Sedan, SUV, 4x4, Large 4x4 or Commercial Truck required to tow
  • Van is 4.88 m (16 feet) long
  • 5 day minimum hire
  • Pick up your van from Granville
  • Off road is not allowed
  • Electric brake controller is not needed

About the caravan

Make
Franklin
Model
Arrow
Year
1980
Length
16.00 ft
Berths
3 internal
Towball weight
175.0 kg
Tare weight
1420.0 kg
Gross trailer mass
3500.0 kg
Towing brakes
Mechanical brakes

Special towing information

Joe comes with mechanical brakes. That means, your car that you will be using to tow Joe, need not have electric brake controller system. Joe has 7-pin power plug but in case if you need to use the adapter I have 12 to 7 pin adaptor which you can use for no extra charge. At this stage, we're only comfortable for people with previous towing experience to ride Joe away so feel free to hit me up if you fit the bill.

Amenities

  • Awning
  • Basic pantry
  • Bbq
  • Camping table and chairs
  • Coffee and tea
  • Cutlery and plates
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Gas bottle
  • Heating
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor kitchen
  • Air conditioner
  • Annex
  • Bike rack
  • Coffee machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Reversing camera
  • Satellite tv
  • Shower
  • Shower & toilet
  • Solar panels
  • Stereo
  • Toilet
  • Tv
  • Wheelchair access

Linen

  • Linen provided for an additional charge of $60 per booking

Safety Information

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Fire blanket
  • Smoke detector
  • Gps tracker

Location

Vishakha's Caravan is located in Granville, NSW.

Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.

Availability

March to April 2026

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Additional information

~ At this stage, we're only comfortable for people with previous towing experience to ride Joe away. ~ Joe is not off grid ready i.e. it does not have a battery, inverter and solar charging, so it is only suitable for powered campsites. ~ Joe does not have a bathroom and toilet inside it so you will need to use the common campsite shower facilities. ~ Joe likes pets, however, she does not have a pet bed inside her so you may need to get yours if you're bringing your fur baby along. ~ The cost only includes the hire fees for the caravan Joe. You will need to organize your own bookings for respective campsites.

Hiring rules

  • You must have a previous towing experience to take Joe away with you.
  • Joe must remain on closed roads at all times with max speed limit 80 kmph.
  • No offroading with Joe please.
  • No smoking inside Joe please.
  • No cooking inside Joe please. I will provide a table, extension cable and powerboard to be able to cook outside. And if you're quite into cooking, you may also choose from a few addons available: Outdoor Kitchen Setup, Outdoor 2 Burner Camping Gas Stove (Default is Induction Cooktop).
  • Hirer must be 21 years of age or older.

Pricing

Hire Fee
From $119.00 per day
Service fee
$99.00
Delivery fee
$2.50 per km

Cancellations

Strict

  • Cancel earlier than 45 days before the start of the booking and receive a full credit. Refunds available upon request (less any admin fees) and may take up to 30 days to process.
  • Cancel between 45 and 20 days before the start of booking and receive a 90% credit. Booking fees will not be credited.
  • Cancellations less than 20 days before the start of booking will not be eligible for any credit or refund.

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1 review

4.8
  • Sheena
    4.8

    Joe is a delight - spacious and with a great floorplan we were so comfortable for the weekend. It is an old van - so it's heavy to tow, but if you take it slow and cruise along it's a smooth ride. We spent a long weekend at the beach and it was perfect with the awning and the windows all operational with flyscreens we had a great cross breeze. There's plenty of storage and a tonne of accessories to make your stay comfortable. The bed is a full proper mattress - not foam, and at our powered site all the electrics worked perfectly. All in all a wonderful stay and inspired us for more vanlife holidays in the future.

About the owner

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Owned by VishakhaMember since August 2024
1 review
I've always had a special fondness for caravans. Whether it's my love for travel or my passion to adore my abode or my appreciation for nature or my urge for adventure, I'm not entirely sure. Or may be all of it put together By day, I'm fully immersed in the world of ICT (Information & Communications Technology), managing product teams develop outstanding software applications that enhance user experiences. On occasional weekends, I find immense joy in setting up a comprehensive retreat experience for people to connect with themselves or their loved ones over a craft therapy with my cutie vintage retro caravan somewhere in the Kangaroo Valley or Blue Mountains. We call her Joe. While Joe is not busy hosting craft experiences, she is happy to be ridden away by those who'll shower her the equal amount of love that we do. Ever since we brought her home, we have spent hours with her restoring and adorning her to make it our own. Joe allows us to pursue our passions (thank God we found a way), do what we love (or else no point yea), exercise my entrepreneurial skills (or at least I would think so), stay emotionally healthy (this one is real), meet new people (when Sydney reportedly is world's 3rd worst city to forge new friendships), and do my bit of raising funds for Dementia and promoting mental health. For I believe the new luxuries are truly the experiences, freedom and health.

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