The vans are 2WD and you can explore wherever you wish as long as it is within the 200km daily limit and not off-road.

It is always vital to check and confirm the daily limits/ cumulative total of kilometres for your booking with the RV owner before leaving to avoid any extra kilometre charge. A 200km daily limit and not off-road is usually in place however may differ from RV to RV or if prior arrangements that have been discussed.

Each franchise has different hiring requirements surrounding pets. Please either ’make an enquiry’ with RETRO RV HQ or contact the RETRO RV owner directly.

Our 2-berth RETRO RV has 2 seats located in the front cabin whilst our family friendly 4-berth offers 2- front cabin seats and 2 seats in the rear. 

Each Australian state has different rules surrounding car seats and especially in the front seats of vehicles (which is all our 2-berth allows for).

NSW: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/safe-driving/child-seats

SA: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/roads-and-traffic/seatbelts-and-child-restraints 

WA: https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/seats-and-seat-belts.asp

QLD: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/children/where-to-sit

TAS: https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/road_rules/child_restraints_-_a_guide_to_car_seats 

NT: https://roadsafety.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/485364/Child-Car-Restraints-FAQ.pdf

Unleaded 98 only. Strictly no E-10.

If you are in desperate need of fuel and this is not available, we recommend that you fill up with Unleaded 95 to get to the next stop and then fill up again with this higher grade petrol as it will get you further in kilometres and the engines will love you forever. Poor quality fuel can be extremely damaging.

Unfortunately, accidents can happen when you’re on the road or on an adventure. We use Camplify as our primary and exclusive booking partner and by booking your RETRO RV through this platform Camplify ensures all vans have damage cover, protecting them against accidents and damage whilst they are on hire.

Your booking through Camplify includes insurance and 24/7 NRMA nationwide roadside assistance at no extra cost. If you break down, are involved in an unexpected accident or mistakenly leave the keys inside, call 1300 416 133 for immediate assistance.

All bookings can be made through the ‘locations’ page on our website. 

You can browse every location through this link: 

Once you select ‘book now’ you will be redirected to Camplify where you will find more information, booking calendar, request to book and pay for the RV. 

We use Camplify to ensure a simple, convenient, safe and secure transaction that includes insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance to all hirers.  Camplify is the largest and most popular booking platform for campervan, motorhome and caravan hire in Australia. It is essentially the 'Airbnb' equivalent for campervan hire.

For every RETRO RV adventure you can expect 

• EJ25 Subaru engine
• Automatic transmission
• Reversing camera
• 2 seat belts
• Car radio with usb
• External awning
• Airconditioning + heating
• 1 x deep cycle battery
• 12v LED lighting
• 2 x storage compartments in rear
• 12v electric hook up
• 20L water storage
• 20L grey water
• 12v usb sockets
• 2 burner gas stove
• 12v / 240v upright fridge with freezer
• Sink
• Running water
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Kitchen kit (utensils, pots & pans)
• Kitchenette
• Dining table
• Outdoor dining table & chairs
• Cupboard space
• Sleeps two people
• Double bed in the rear
• Personal kit (linen for your stay)

Although everything listed above is the stock standard, each RV may also include other personalised touches to heighten your experience on the road.

We strongly recommend you stay at a campground, holiday park or RV/caravan park. RV/caravan parks offer excellent recreational opportunities, plus essential shower and toilet facilities. Powered sites enable you to connect your vehicle to electricity.

We would recommend looking on the Hipcamp website or downloading the WikiCamps app for great places to stay (campsites and free camping options both powered and unpowered).

Please view the following link. All excess reduction cover options are made through Camplify at the time of booking. 

https://www.camplify.com.au/accident-excess

We do not permit any vehicles on:

• Any unsealed roads (being a road not sealed with hard material such as tar, bitumen or concrete).

• Fire trails, beaches, sand, tracks, fields or paddocks are also not permitted. The only exception to this is reasonable use of access roads to recognised commercial campgrounds.

Operating the RETRO RV is simple. We have made a video guide that outlines and explains all the vital information when adventuring/ operating a RETRO RV. 

See for yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbwiBDoAvZI 

Yes - if you choose to drive via any toll roads, you will be billed for these. Luckily there are many roads AUS wide that don't have any tolls. This is the same case if you receive a parking ticket or speeding fine - you are liable to pay for these. 

No, the vans must be picked up and dropped off at the location in which it was picked up. We are located centrally throughout Australia in great and convenient spots to start exploring. 

We will do our best to accommodate the times that suit you. Ensure to discuss with the RV owner to agree on a time that suits you both.