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1. Definitions of Terms and Conditions

'I’,’ me' and 'my' refers jointly and severally to the person or persons who are the customers.' This Agreement' means the Rental Agreement, the Insurance Motor Rental Agreement and these Terms and Conditions. In the event of any discrepancy between these Terms and Conditions and any other Carry On Campervanning literature, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions apply.

'Carry On Campervanning'
means Carry On Campervanning Ltd whose directors are Tim and Helen Chamberlin of Brooklin, 39b Ethelred Gardens, Wickford, Essex SS11 7EX.

'Customer'
means the person or persons nominated as the hirer under the heading 'Hire Details' on the Insurance Motor Rental Agreement and any person whose credit card is presented in payment of the customer's charges.

'Living Equipment'
Includes but is not limited to crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pillows, sheets and towels.


'Rental Period'
Means the hire period referred to under the heading 'Period of hire and mileage’ on the Rental Agreement or any agreed variation thereof and any additional period during which the vehicle is in the customer's possession or control.

'Vehicle'
Means the vehicle described under the heading 'Vehicle Details' on the Rental Agreement and includes tyres, tools, accessories, the living equipment and any other special equipment, documents related to the Vehicle and any replacement or substitute Vehicle which may be provided at the discretion of Carry On Campervanning.

'Security Deposit'
Means the Vehicle security deposit detailed under the heading ‘Liability & Acceptance’ in the Insurance Motor Rental Agreement.


2. Delivery and Return of the vehicle

I acknowledge having received the vehicle in a clean condition and in sound working order, with a full fuel tank and a gas bottle.

I will return the vehicle in a clean condition with a full fuel tank, on the return date and time set out under the heading 'Period of hire and mileage’ in the Rental Agreement.

I acknowledge that Carry On Campervanning will not refund to me any monies, nor have any obligations to provide a replacement vehicle, if the Vehicle is returned or I cease to have the use of the Vehicle prior to the return date for any reason e.g. Accident, weather or theft.


3. Rental and Other Charges

I will pay Carry On Campervanning:

  • All rental charges & surcharges.
  • The security deposit.
  • The nominated valeting fee of £100 if the camper is not returned with the interior in a clean condition.
  • The nominated cancellation fee in the event of cancellation of this agreement prior to the hire.
  • The cost of any damage to the camper or the property of any third party.
  • All Government fees and duties etc .
  • All parking fines, other fines or penalties, congestion charge, and/or accidents including third party property damage not reported on return of the camper, and associated administration costs incurred in relation to the vehicle during the rental period.
  • Any other fees or charges payable by me pursuant to this Agreement. This includes any costs incurred by Carry On Campervanning as a result of any breach by me of the terms of this Agreement .
  • The daily rental rate for the period the vehicle is off fleet for accident repairs (demurrage).
  • The cost to recover a vehicle which has become bogged.

4. Errors in Rental Charges

Total charges as set out therein are not final. I will pay any shortfall in charges to Carry On Campervanning and I will receive a refund for any overcharge acknowledged by Carry On Campervanning.


5. Payment of Charges Joint and Several Liability

All charges and expenses payable by me under this agreement are due on demand by Carry On Campervanning. If I do not pay all charges when due, I agree to pay a late charge of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance and any collection costs incurred by Carry On Campervanning, including reasonable legal fees. When the Customer comprises of more than one person, each person is liable jointly and severally for all obligations of the customer pursuant to this agreement.


6. My Warranties

I warrant that all information supplied by me to Carry On Campervanning in connection with this agreement is true.


7. Vehicle Damage - Insurance Cover

I am aware that:
a) The Vehicle is insured for damage to the Vehicle and the property of a third party.
b) I will have to pay an excess for any damage. Unless otherwise advised, the insurance excess is £1,000.
c) I will not have any insurance cover and I will be responsible for the total cost of any damage if I breach any of the terms of this agreement.


8. Security Deposit

a) On taking delivery of the Vehicle, I agree to pay the Security Deposit.
b) I irrevocably authorise Carry On Campervanning to deduct from the Security Deposit any amounts due by me to Carry On Campervanning arising out of this Agreement.
c) The security deposit will be refunded by cheque within 7 working days of the vehicle being returned to the correct location, undamaged, with a clean interior with a full fuel tank. We reserve the right to retain a £100.00 soiling fee if the campervan is not returned with the interior in a clean condition. Also the waste water tank must be emptied prior to the return of the vehicle or an additional £100.00 soiling fee will be retained.


9. Road Restrictions

a) All vehicles may only be driven on sealed / bitumen roads.
b) I acknowledge that Carry On Campervanning reserves the right at any time, at its sole discretion, to restrict vehicle movements in certain areas due to adverse road or weather conditions or any other reasonable cause.


10. Use of the vehicle

I agree that during the rental period, I will not and will not allow the Vehicle to be:
a) driven otherwise than in a cautious, prudent and normal manner.
b) used in a manner which could cause damage.
c) driven in a prohibited area or in an area other than the areas indicated by me to Carry On Campervanning.
d) driven by a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with a blood alcohol level in excess of that permitted by law.
e) Left with the ignition key in the vehicle while it is unoccupied.
f) Left unoccupied without the CD faceplate removed.
g) Driven by persons:
i) Under the age of 25 years, or
ii) Who is not authorised by law to drive the Vehicle. Particulars of a proposed licensed driver of the Vehicle are set out under the heading 'first driver/ 1st additional / 2nd additional driver & license details’ in the Motor Rental Agreement.
h) Damaged by:
i) Submersion in water.
ii) Contact with Salt Water.
i) used for any illegal purpose for any race, rally or contest.
j) used to tow any vehicle or trailer.
k) used to carry passengers or property for hire or reward.
l) used to carry more persons than is permitted by any relevant authority or detailed in the Vehicle manual or on the Vehicle or specified in this agreement.
m) used to carry volatile liquids, gases, explosives or other corrosive or inflammable material.
o) be driven off whilst the roof is still erected.
n)
otherwise used in breach of my obligations under this agreement.


11. Alterations to the vehicle

I shall not make any alterations or additions to the vehicle without the prior written consent of Carry On Campervanning.


12. Pets

I will not allow any animals to be carried in the rental vehicle unless approved by Carry On Campervanning in writing before travel.  I acknowledge that any damage repair costs or extra valeting costs caused because of, or by a pet travelling in the vehicle must be paid for in full by myself.


13. Passengers

Carry On Campervanning authorises the use of these vehicles up to the stated number of passengers. Each person to use the safety restraints provided at all times whilst vehicle is in motion.
This particular VW Camper van (WX07 AOE) can carry a maximum of 7 people (inc. driver).


14. Maintenance

I shall take all reasonable steps to properly maintain the Vehicle, including oil checks, water and batteries.

I acknowledge that Carry On Campervanning will reimburse me for expenditure up to UK £40.00 reasonably incurred in rectifying any mechanical failure to the drive train and engine of the Vehicle (not including the water system, refrigerator, heating, audio equipment) provided that:

I produce relevant receipts and I have received the prior consent of Carry On Campervanning.
The damage is not due to my fault or my breach of this Agreement.
Subject to the terms of this agreement, I will pay for the cost of repairing or replacing tyres damaged during the rental period provided that Carry On Campervanning will reimburse me for expenditure reasonably incurred if:
I produce relevant receipts.
The tyre is defective and is returned by me to Carry On Campervanning for inspection and the manufacturer accepts liability under his warranty.
I will be liable for any costs associated with the incorrect use of fuel (fuel being diesel or petrol).


15. Responsibility when accident occurs

In the event of any accident, loss or damage arising out of the use of the vehicle, I will:
Notify Carry On Campervanning within 24hrs of the happening of the event.
Obtain the names and addresses of third parties and any witnesses and report the event to the nearest police station.
Complete a European accident report form as supplied.
Not make any admission of liability to other parties, settlement offer or other like offer.
Assist Carry On Campervanning in handling any claim arising from any event, including providing all relevant information and attending Court to give evidence.
I acknowledge that the excess or other amount due by me in respect of any damage arising from an accident, loss or damage is payable at the time of reporting the event and not at the completion of the rental period.
I will pay for any costs relating to the delivery of a change over vehicle as a result of an accident regardless of which party is at fault.


16. Terminating the Agreement

I acknowledge that Carry On Campervanning may terminate this Agreement and repossess the Vehicle at any time, without notification to me, and that I will pay the reasonable costs of repossessing the Vehicle, including towing charges if:
a) I am in breach of any term of this Agreement.
b) I have obtained the Vehicle through fraud or misrepresentation.
c) The Vehicle appears to be abandoned
d) The Vehicle is not returned on the agreed return date or Carry On Campervanning reasonably believes that the Vehicle will not be returned on the agreed return date.
e) Carry On Campervanning considers on reasonable grounds, that the safety of passengers or the condition of the Vehicle is endangered. I understand that in the event of such termination or repossession, I have no right to a refund of any part of the rental charges or the Security Deposit.


17. Change of vehicle

Carry On Campervanning reserves the right, at its absolute discretion, to substitute a comparable or superior Vehicle for the Vehicle. In that event, I shall not be liable for any increased rental or other charges save for any addition running costs pertaining to the substitute vehicle. Such substitution shall not entitle me to any refund and does not constitute a breach of this Agreement.


18. Release and Indemnity of Carry On Campervanning

Subject to its obligation to deliver the vehicle or an appropriate substitute vehicle, I release Carry On Campervanning, its employees and agents, from any liability to me (regardless of who is at fault) for any loss or damage incurred by me by reason of this Agreement, including but not limited to:
Any loss or damage caused by breakdown, mechanical defect, accident or the Vehicle being unsuitable for my purpose.
Any loss or damage to any property left in or on the vehicle, in any service vehicle or on any Carry On Campervanning premises or recovered or handled by Carry On Campervanning.
Subject to any insurance arrangements agreed with Carry On Campervanning, I hereby indemnify and shall keep indemnified Carry On Campervanning, its employees and agents against any claims, demands and expenses (including legal costs) incurred or sustained by them or any of them by reason of my use and/or possession of the vehicle.


19. Title to Vehicle

I acknowledge that Carry On Campervanning retains title to the vehicle and that I possess the goods as a mere bailee only. I do not have any right to pledge Carry On Campervanning credit in connection with the Vehicle and agree not to do so. I shall not agree, attempt, offer or purport to sell, assign, sublet, lend, pledge, mortgage, let on hire, or otherwise part with or attempt to part with the personal possession of or otherwise deal with the Vehicle.


20. Changes

Any changes to this agreement must be in writing and must be signed on behalf of Carry On Campervanning and by me.


21. Proper Law

This agreement shall be governed by the law of Great Britain in which this agreement was signed.


22. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other oral undertakings, warranties or agreements between the parties relating to the subject matter of this agreement. Carry On Campervanning reserves the right to add or amend any rental charges without prior notice.


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