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An Auckland rental van is the perfect way to get out of the city for a day and escape the heat with friends and family. Going as a group means you can save money on rental and petrol costs, as well as share the burden of driving. Pick up a rental van from one of our handy Auckland depots and make your way out to one of the following fantastic destinations. Auckland Road Trip Destinations Duder Regional Park is a large farm park beside the sea, offering spectacular views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are a number of gentle and more strenuous walks you can do to fully explore the (read more)

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When planning a day trip, the rule of the more the merrier holds true and you can hire a rental van to help you put this into practice. Christchurch has a number of excellent destinations that suit a full day out during the summer, with fun activities for all ages and amazing scenery to see. Going as a group means you can save money on vehicle rental and petrol costs, as well as share the burden of driving. If you’re planning a Christchurch summer road trip pick up a rental van from our handy Christchurch depot and head for one of these absolutely unmissable locations: Christchurch Road Trip Destinations Though (read more)

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Operating a large vehicle such as a van or truck requires care and attention even in perfect conditions – with a heavier vehicle any slips can have much more destructive results. Although most people think of winter when it comes to road hazards, summer has its own set of difficulties that need to be paid attention to. In fact, because we assume it’s safe the danger can be that much greater. For anyone planning a long-term trip in a car or van during summer, here are some truck driving safety tips to be aware of: Morning and evening glare can reduce your visibility drastically. Throughout the day you should have (read more)

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We all love the idea of moving home. The excitement it can bring to move into a new house, put your own stamp on it, begin a new life and build new memories. However, there is one thing that we don’t all love (well, some of us might!) and that is the process of moving home. Packing boxes, organising your belongings and trying to organise everything you need to do. We have created a quick checklist of 10 things you should consider in preparing to move home: 1. Gather boxes and containers that you can use to store things away in. Label them with useful information that will help make (read more)

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Driving in New Zealand is a pretty stress-free affair as we have far less traffic on our roads than other developed countries, plus we also have spectacular scenery to make your journey much more enjoyable. On the flip side though, our rugged landscape and rapidly changing weather can catch out the most experienced drivers, and this is compounded when combined with driving larger and unfamiliar vehicles such as rental trucks. At USAVE we want our van and truck rental customers to have a great rental experience and as safety is a big priority for us we thought we’d share some truck driving safety tips. Our rental trucks, vans and minibuses (read more)

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Using a New Zealand van rental for your Kiwi holiday is the perfect way to expand your luggage space while still enjoying an easy-to-drive, flexible vehicle. With a spacious interior along with roomy seating for all the family, hiring a van gives extra space for all involved, allowing you to avoid squabbles. If you normally take a car, you’ll find yourself swimming in the extra space. So the question is – what do you fill it with? Here are some quick ideas: Watersports equipment. If you’re heading to a lake or beach, having room for extra equipment such as a kayak, dinghy, surfboard or inflatable toys means extra fun. Sports (read more)

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We New Zealanders are an industrious bunch, and will often take great pride in doing something ourselves rather than paying someone else. NZ truck rentals are a great way to move house without a hefty moving cost, which can be expensive with a professional moving company, even if it’s just across town. If you’d rather spend that money on your new home, here are some tips to move house safely without breaking the bank: Get free labour: fit and able friends and relatives can help immensely with packing and moving your worldly goods, so try and get as many people on board to help as possible. Keep everyone safe: make (read more)

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Choosing to hire a New Zealand rental truck to move house can save you a lot of money, especially if you have fit, strong people on standby willing to lend a hand. The tricky part can be directing this labour to actually get all of your items into the truck without damaging anything or leaving something behind. There are a number of strategies you can employ to ensure this is a quick and easy process: Get rid of the stuff you don’t need before you start packing. Most of us accumulate nicknacks and outdated objects that are a pain to move and are essentially useless. A garage sale is a (read more)

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Rental vans are a great way to expand your packing potential when you head away on your New Zealand holiday this year, allowing you to bring extra gear and arrange for everyone to ride together in roomy comfort. With tons of luggage space and lots of legroom, a spacious van can alleviate holiday headaches. To get the most out of your rental van, it’s recommended that you pack wisely. Here are some tips to maximise the space you have available: Start with the absolute essentials. If you do run out of room, you can choose between non-essential items. Pack the heaviest stuff first – things like the tent, cooker, sleeping (read more)

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Every summer, thousands of Kiwis pack up the car and head to the New Zealand holiday destination of their choice. Whether it’s staying in a tent, bach or motel, everyone loves to get away for a spell and enjoy a change of pace and scenery. One option many forget to consider in this tradition is NZ van hire. We are so used to jumping in whatever car we own that we don’t realise there is a great alternative. Hiring a van or minibus for your holiday road trip has a number of benefits: You can fit in a whole lot more gear. With a cavernous interior to fill with equipment, (read more)

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