The cabins are towed with our 4 x 4 vehicles using the required safety equipment for over-dimension loads. We need unobstructed access to get the cabin on to your site. We are unable to deliver a cabin using a neighbour’s property for insurance compliance.
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Can you build the cabin on our site?
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No, the cabins are built in our factory and delivered to your site.
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Can we pick up the cabin ourselves?
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No, moving the cabins is a job for our specialist drivers and equipment to tow over-dimension loads. The cabins are not insured for hirers to move them themselves.
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Does the cabin stay on the trailer?
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Yes. The cabin is built on the trailer/chassis.
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Do we need a consent for the cabin?
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No, our cabins are similar to a caravan and can be used as temporary accommodation. However, resource consent may be required if parked too close to a boundary.
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How far off a boundary can the cabin be positioned?
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We require the hirer to obtain permission from neighbours if the boundary is less than 3m away from the cabin. This is according to normal local council guidelines.
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What are the toilet options?
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We have 2 options depending on your individual circumstances:
Chemical toilet with a holding tank. The tank is emptied down a toilet or sewage drain by the hirer.
Standard flush toilet with a pump system. It uses a temporary hose connection to a gully trap. The delivery team is unable to connect directly into a septic tank. There is an additional weekly charge for flush toilets. We supply 25m of pipe. Pumps can pump up to a maximum elevation of 5m.
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Where does the grey water go if I do not hire a flush toilet?
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The water can go into a bucket, external portable tank or a soak hole.
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How is the power connected?
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We supply a 15m caravan lead and interface box which is plugged into a builder’s pole or a 3-pin plug at the house. All cabins have an electrical warrant of fitness. 16 amps is possible if connected to a caravan supply or 16 amp circuit at the house. Otherwise the supply is limited to 10 amps using the interface box and ordinary 3-pin power point.
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Can we use a generator?
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A generator can be used if it is situated no less than 15m from the cabin.
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How is the water heated?
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The water is heated by a gas califont. You are required to supply two x 9 kg gas bottles.
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How is the water connected?
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We supply a 15mm alkathene hose which is connected to an outside tap. There is a one off water hose hire fee of $5 per metre for the duration of the cabin hire. The use of typical garden hoses is illegal due to toxicity. Tank water is fine so long as a pressure pump is used from the header tank instead of gravity feed. The minimum pressure required to run the cabin's gas califont (hot water pump) is 30kpa with a flow rate of 5 litres per minute.
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Is a credit check required?
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Yes we conduct a credit check, please see our lease application page for more details.
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Is there a minimum rental period?
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Yes, for Residential or Commercial cabins - 6 months.
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Is a bond required?
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Yes a $1000 bond is required.
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What are site requirements and access to site?
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A flat or near level site is required for the cabin. We need 3.5m of clear space around the cabin and 0.5m clear space above the cabin, eg. clear of overhanging trees and eaves of the house. Room is needed to maneuver the cabin into position.
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How far off the boundary does the cabin need to be?
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In most areas at least 1.5m from the boundary. In some cases 3m. Please check with your council to confirm which applies to your property.
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How high are the cabins?
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3.2m at the highest point in the centre of the cabin.
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Are animals allowed in cabins?
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Animals are not allowed in the cabin. There will be an extra cleaning charge for removing any animal odour.
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Is smoking allowed in cabins?
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Smoking is not allowed in the cabin. There will be an extra cleaning charge for removing any smoke odour.
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What do we need to do to have the TV connected?
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A TV aerial cable is spooled up under the cabin directly under the connection point inside the cabin. If a Sky dish is installed by a contractor, it must not to be fixed to the cabin. Sky dishes are usually fixed to a nearby building or post.
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Are appliances supplied?
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No, our clients supply their own appliances.
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Can I use gas appliances (including heaters) in the cabin?
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Not in our rental cabins. For cabins that we sell to customers, a registered gas fitter must fit all gas appliances.
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How can we connect the phone / internet?
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A phone / internet cable is spooled up under the cabin directly under the connection point inside the cabin. This needs to connect to the house. If you are making use of a nearby WiFi connection please test this from the planned cabin position prior to delivery time. A full delivery charge is applied to relocate a cabin on the same site.
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Do you provide rentals in other regions?
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We provide rental cabins to the following regions Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki and Wellington regions. However if you are interested in somewhere outside these areas contact us as we maybe able to help in putting you in touch with an associated rental provider.
