Camperman Australia

About Camperman Australia 

As websites go for campervan hire companies, theirs is quite full of information about the company, the campers, the prices, and lots more. 

If you like to thoroughly research your stuff, you’ll love their page. 

But MAKE SURE you read the terms and conditions. 

It has lots of specific $ figures for pretty much everything you can think of going wrong or different from the plan. 

I’m sure they are just trying to be crystal clear, but it comes across as though they are lining up to be able to point at a clause and then charge you for something. 

However, other companies just say things like “you are responsible for damage”―very airy-fairy compared to Camperman’s detailed charge list. 

So, if you are after certainty then the Camperman Terms and Conditions are very comforting. 

Additionally, they offer rental to 19 yr. olds. 

Whilst this is not 18 yr. olds like competitor, Wicked Campers, it is better than the 21 yo minimum age of some of the others.  

This makes sense as they cater to the younger market who are willing to pool 5 peeps into the campervan and use the tent option to save money.

The Camperman Fleet At A Glance

Camperman campervans aren’t brand new, but at least they are upfront about it even when booking. 

It clearly states whilst browsing going through the booking process on what year range the vehicle is. 

The age of their oldest and cheapest campervan can be over 10 years but is not a real problem as the vehicles are based on the reliable Toyota Hiace. 

The newer the campervan, the higher the price will be. 

As you would expect, the older campers will have fewer mod-cons as well as having more wear and tear on the interior. 

Whilst all campervan hire companies  try and maintain their vehicles to the best of their abilities, many years of people opening the cupboards and sitting on the cushions will inevitably take their toll. 

Their vehicle range has been expanding over the last few years and they now even offer a deluxe model with a shower and a toilet called the Paradise. 

This vehicle and a number of others are advertised to be sleeping up to 5. They achieve this by supplying a tent. 

The way this works is that there will be 5 seat belts in the campervan so that it can legally seat that many people, but the beds will stack up to be a maximum of 4 inside the campervan. 

The 5th person is going to have to sleep in a tent that is provided. This will suit many people, but not others. 

So, if you are the type that wants everyone INSIDE the camper, then you are going to have to look somewhere else. 

The same applies to some of the other campers like the Juliette and the Jade campervans. They are offered as both 3 and 5 person models. 

It is the same campervan in both situations, but you will just get supplied a tent for the extra bodies.

Insurance

The security bond is only $500 which is super cheap. 

Britz Campervans, for example, is as much as $7,500. 

If you do not want to pay out a large deposit from your credit card (hence making it unavailable to you whilst you travel), then Camperman will suit you. 

But do take note that they do not offer insurance options to further reduce the bond. This means that damages incurred are at the cost of the renter. 

They only have additional tyre and windscreen insurance for $100 with an excess of $0. 

Reputation

Camperman Australia is a budget-wise and family-friendly campervan hire company in Australia. 

The fleet is quite appealing for smaller families and even bigger groups, though not completely stocked with frills and extras. 

One feature that sets them apart from other rental companies is the minimal security bond, along with several branches all over the east coast. 

This is pretty nice considering the number of rental entities with whopping bonds and excess. 

Their vehicles are a little bit older that keeps the price down, but not so old as to be clapped out. 

The limited travel to the east coast may bother some people, but is a targeted decision by the company to capture the majority of the campervan hire market in Australia. 

Their reviews, however, are quite mixed. Some had a great time while some had the worst adventure of their lives. 

With that on mind, you need to keep your eyes open when renting from them. Check the unit thoroughly and report existing defects during the walkthrough.  

Summary

Camperman Australia is nicely competing with the major companies. 

Their low-security deposit is a boon and should be looked as a good option if you have limited cash resources whilst on your travels. 

However, if you are looking for the absolute latest and freshest in all things, they may not be the company you are looking for. 

Overall, a decent company at decent prices and recommended as one of the best for the budget conscious.