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Family Convenience & Style – “Road Runner”
Ballina, NSW
Owned by Dream Days Caravan Hire -
Super owner
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The important stuff
- Minimum hirer age is 21 years
- Pets are allowed
- Sleeps 6 inside the van
- Delivery within 100 km of Ballina, NSW
- 4x4, Large 4x4 or Commercial Truck required to tow
- Electric brake controller must be supplied by hirer
- Van is 4.88 m (16 feet) long
- 3 day minimum hire
- Pick up your van from Ballina
- Off road is not allowed
About the expander
- Make
- Jayco
- Model
- Expanda Poptop 16.49-4
- Year
- 2014
- Length
- 16.00 ft
- Berths
- 6 internal
- Towball weight
- 175.0 kg
- Tare weight
- 1587.0 kg
- Gross trailer mass
- 1887.0 kg
Special towing information
A higher minimum day booking is required for towing, typically 7 days. I will discuss this with you after your booking inquiry is made. This can facilitate you being able to pack and unpack at your home (this can be very convenient!)
Amenities
- Air conditioner
- Awning
- Basic pantry
- Coffee and tea
- Cutlery and plates
- Freezer
- Fridge
- Gas bottle
- Heating
- Microwave
- Solar panels
- Annex
- Bbq
- Bike rack
- Camping table and chairs
- Coffee machine
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor kitchen
- Reversing camera
- Satellite tv
- Shower & toilet
- Stereo
- Tv
- Wheelchair access
Linen
- Linen not included
Safety Information
- Fire extinguisher
- Fire blanket
- Smoke detector
- Gps tracker
Location
Dream Days Caravan Hire - 's Expander is located in Ballina, NSW.
Exact location information is provided after the booking has been confirmed.
Availability
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Additional information
Our van is packed full of many modern conveniences you’ll be glad for during your getaway. To become familiar with what you’ll get, below is a summary of all the great features. We have tried to make this van as user-friendly as possible. If there’s anything else you think you’d like included, just ask! SLEEPING - Large doube-size bed at the front and double-size bed at the rear (both fold out) with canvas walls and windows, giving the feeling of sleeping close to nature! - Both beds can sleep two adults comfortably - Two single bunks near the kitchen area (one is converted from the small dinette) - Fitted sheets provided for each bed mattress. KITCHEN AND DINING. - Seat five at the large indoor dining table and two at the small dinette. - Large 150L fridge (with freezer) - Hot water on tap (runs on gas & electricity) - Gas / electric cooktop/grill plus microwave - Electric kettle & toaster - Gas kettle to use on cooktop plus medium frypan, saucepan, steamer - Crockery and cutlery for six guests - Cooking utensils, bowls, chopping board etc. - Tea, coffee (plunger), sugar - Salt, pepper, sauce, olive oil - Kitchen paper, cling-wrap, foil - Handwash and hand-towels - All dishwashing items - Bin liners, broom, dustpan OUTSIDE All items you’ll need to set up fully at powered camping sites, including: - Hard-lids cover the bed-ends if wet or cold conditions are expected - Long electricity supply cable - Household power supply adapter available (see extras) - Water supply and drainage hoses - Levelling ramps and chocks - Security lock for coupling - Privacy screens (2) for awning to provide relief from sun, rain or for extra privacy. - Hot/cold water outdoor shower (handheld hose) - Water tap on front of drawbar for convenient outdoor water supply - 240v outlet outside for easy outdoor power - 240v extension lead and double-adapter provided FREE-CAMPING: - Off-grid battery installed to provide lighting inside and outside - large solar panel keeping the 120Ah battery topped up easily under normal use (lights and device-charging) - Gas supply to fridge with enough gas for up to two weeks - 2 x 80L water tank with hand pump and 12v electric pump for running cold and hot water to sink - Portable toilet available (upon request) – including popup tent, chemicals etc. If you’re already considering a get-away in our region, you likely know what a fabulous part of Australia you’re coming to. Ballina is a great place to stay and there are countless camping spots in the coastal, estuary, river and hinterland areas nearby. Here are some of the closest local camp grounds, to get you started: CARAVAN PARKS Ballina “Reflections” Holiday Park - right near the centre of town Ballina Beach Village – over the ferry and near 4WD access to South Ballina Beach BIG4 Ballina Headlands Holiday Park - 10 minute walk to Boulders Headland, right between Ballina and Lennox Head Discovery Parks - Ballina (formerly Ballina Lakeside Holiday Park) Lennox Head "Reflections" Holiday Park – right next to Lake Ainsworth Shaws Bay "Reflections" Holiday Park - snug between the bay, the river and the beach NATIONAL PARKS Broadwater National Park Nightcap National Park Bundjulung National Park
Hiring rules
- Longer minimum and discounted rate may be negotiated for tow hires.
- Hirer must be 21 years of age or older.
Pricing
- Hire Fee
- From $105.00 per day
- Service fee
- $99.00
- Delivery fee
- $3.85 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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53 reviews
Simon 5.0We had a great experience hiring Road Runner. It was a very smooth process from start to finish. Matt was very helpful and easy to communicate with. We will definitely do it again in future.

Peta 5.0We had the best stay in this great van. It was our home away from home for 8 days.

Katie 5.0Great van! We had a blast hiring this van. Came with everything we needed. Thanks so much!
Ben 5.0Perfect caravan for a family of 5 but could fit 6. Delivery and communication from Matthew was amazing and was flexible when we had a last minute plan change. Would recommend and will use again. Thanks
Rebecca 5.0Great thanks so much
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