Category Archives: Driving

Transfercar Relocation Stories | Jaran, Burleigh Heads

Posted on February 18, 2014 by noel in Australia, Driving, News, Sights & Attractions

We’re always amazed and excited by the stories we hear from your relocations that we just HAD to capture them in some way! Ideas have been flying for a while now and we’ve come up with the Transfercar Relocation Stories videos. Out of all the stories we receive we’ll be selecting a few to transform into videos for you to view. See the sights, routes and experiences that others have had with Transfercar and you might get a great idea for your next...Read More

Transfercar Driving Safety: Seasonal Driving Tips

Posted on January 20, 2014 by noel in Driving, Sights & Attractions, Transport, Travel Tips, Uncategorized

Driving conditions change with the seasons. In the summer or hot weather roads are dry and cars heat up, along with the driver. In winter or cold weather roads can get slippery and treacherous. The trick to safe driving has always been adapting to your surroundings and driving to the conditions, and seasonal changes are no...Read More

Transfercar featured in Road Trip article

Posted on December 18, 2013 by noel in Driving, New Zealand, News, Rental Companies, Sights & Attractions, Transport

We love it when journalists discover the wonderful world of Transfercar and this week Richard Meadows How to score a cheap road trip from Fairfax New Zealand wrote about How to Score A Cheap Road Trip. Back in August, surveyor Taryn Martin and a couple of mates took off in a hired van for a wee road trip around the West Coast. They jumped out of planes in Queenstown, hiked up Fox Glacier, and toasted marshmallows at the Cardrona Pub. “It was wicked,” says Martin. How much did Jucy charge the band...Read More

Road side emergency!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by noel in Driving, Rental Companies, Transport, Travel Tips

You have been on the road in your RV many times during the years. Luckily, things have always gone right and no major emergency has ensued. But what if you were to get caught in a sudden emergency situation, such as a fire and had to abandon the RV immediately? Are you prepared for such an eventuality? Do you have a few basic items necessary for survival ready at your hands? You should consider a survival ditch bag, just in case. Read the rest of this story at...Read More

Tips on Renting a free motorhome with Transfercar

Posted on July 10, 2013 by noel in Driving, News, Sights & Attractions, Travel Tips

There’s nothing better than travelling in a Motorhome. It’s like taking your house with you while you explore new horizons. Rain or shine, hot or cold, motorhomes allow travellers the freedom of safe and comfortable travelling no matter where you decide to go (well nearly). In New Zealand and Australia you have a smorgasbord of Motorhome Rentals to choose from. Some larger than others, some easier to drive and then all the variant possibilities in between. They are quite different than campervans,...Read More

What does a 2 berth campervan rental look like? High tops and low tops

Posted on March 26, 2013 by noel in Driving, Rental Companies

Many travellers in New Zealand and Australia opt for smaller campervans such as the free 2 berth campervan relocations listed on Transfercar’s website. Although most rental companies have similar layouts for their vehicles, there can be some small variations between vehicle types. Let’s have a look at what’s generally on offer for the 2 berth high and low top camper range. The first thing to note is that campervans are not the same as motorhomes. Motorhomes have a toilet and a shower...Read More