Terms and conditions of sale

ARTICLE 1 - DESTINATION

The mini caravan currently rented is exclusively intended for private and personal use as a leisure and touring vehicle.

ARTICLE 2 - THE DRIVER(S)

The driver(s) of the towing vehicle of the mini caravan currently rented certify that they hold a valid category B driving licence. Said driving licence was issued more than 3 years ago. The driver(s) confirm(s) that they hold the nationality of a member country of the European Union.

The towing vehicle of the teardrop trailer may only be driven by the driver(s) stated in this rental agreement to the exclusion of any other driver.

The renter is solely and entirely responsible for the hired mini-caravan and its accessories, which are in their custody.

ARTICLE 3 – ASSIGNMENT, SUB-LETTING

The hirer may not assign, sub-let or lend the rented mini-caravan to anyone for any reason whatsoever. However, in the event that the mini-caravan needs to be repaired, employees of a mechanical garage are authorised to handle the vehicle.

ARTICLE 4 – COLLECTION AND RETURN

Collection and return of the mini caravan takes place exclusively at the following address: 20 Chemin des Charanzy – La Gazelle 15300 SEGUR LES VILLAS.

The rental agreement and the tenant's liability only end upon final receipt of the mini caravan, the keys and the attached documents by the tenant exclusively to the lessor.

The teardrop caravan, along with all accessories provided to the hirer, must be returned in the condition noted at the time the vehicle was hired.

The renter undertakes to return the teardrop trailer in perfect working, driving and clean condition, having cleaned the interior and exterior. When hiring the dry toilets, they must be returned empty and cleaned. Such conditions must be at least similar to those in which the vehicle was rented. Failing such return conditions, the hirer must obligatorily pay a sum of €100. The said amount is paid to the full benefit of the lessor, as maintenance costs for the mini-caravan that the latter may be required to incur personally.

The loss or damage, even partial, of the mini-caravan or accessories financially obliges the hirer up to the amount of the security deposit previously paid. The amount of the security deposit is specified in Article 12 of the hire agreement.

Delay caused by the individual / tenant

Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the rental company, any delay by the hirer in returning the vehicle of more than two (2) hours shall be charged on the following basis: rental for an additional period of one extra day beyond that agreed in this contract at the standard rate increased by 100 %.

ARTICLE 5 – ADDITIONAL FEES

In the event of a mechanical incident occurring during the hire period of the mini-caravan, all repair costs shall be borne exclusively by the hirer. The hirer is bound and undertakes to ensure that the said repairs are carried out exclusively by a competent mechanic approved for the mechanical repair of mini-caravans. The hirer can only be released from liability if they observe and prove that the mechanical incident or incidents constitute normal and regular wear and tear of the mechanics or poor maintenance of the mini-caravan. Such findings must obligatorily be made by a certified expert in the field.

Except in the event of a breakdown not resulting from the tenant's actions, the tenant shall bear the full cost of all services, rendered services and expenses paid on their behalf by the rental company for reasons of management necessity or convenience. As an exception, in the event of an incident or mechanical breakdown that has immobilised the mini-caravan, it shall be the responsibility of the rental company to retrieve its vehicle from the garage that carried out the necessary repairs.

ARTICLE 6 – LIABILITY OF THE LESSOR

The hire company cannot be held responsible for the theft of the hirer's personal belongings committed inside the mini caravan. The same applies in the event of loss of or damage to property belonging to the hirer.

The hire company undertakes to supply a mini caravan in perfect working order and cleanliness, with interior and exterior cleaning carried out.

The hire company does everything it can to satisfy its customers.

If, for reasons beyond the lessor's control or which cannot be anticipated by them (e.g. fire, water damage, lack of access, decisions by authorities, a damaged caravan, etc.), the teardrop caravan is made unavailable, the lessor reserves the right not to provide the service, with a refund of the amount paid and no other possibility of compensation. 

The hire company undertakes to cover any repair to the mini-caravan not resulting from a driving fault on the part of the hirer and following normal use and driving of the vehicle. In the event that the hirer advances repair costs, the hire company undertakes to reimburse them upon presentation of supporting invoices, for which the hire company will have previously and expressly given its authorization for the hirer to proceed with the work strictly necessary and strictly required by the situation. These requests and authorizations must be made in writing in the form of an email or via an SMS.

ARTICLE 7 – TENANT LIABILITY

The tenant agrees to:

– Do not tow the mini-caravan with any towing vehicle other than the one stipulated in the contract

– Obey the Highway Code and current parking legislation

– Do not overload the teardrop caravan (observe the max GVW indicated on the vehicle registration document)

- Do not transport dangerous, illicit, flammable, explosive, or toxic goods

– Do not drive off passable roads with the teardrop caravan

– Do not wash the bodywork of the mini-caravan in an automatic car wash with brushes

– Do not apply abrasive cleaning products to the body of the mini-caravan

– No smoking in the mini-caravan

– Do not climb onto the roof of the teardrop caravan 

– Do not install a roof tent or roof box without authorisation on the mini-caravan

– Do not use open flames or gas lamps/heaters inside the mini-caravan

– Do not cook inside the teardrop caravan cabin

– Do not transport passengers while the mini-caravan is in motion

– Do not use the mini-caravan for professional purposes

– Do not touch the technical installations (In the event of a problem, please notify us and wait for our instructions). 

–Not to take part in motor sport events, vehicle tests and as a driving school

In the event of an accident and/or damage to the mini-caravan (interior and/or exterior), the hirer undertakes to notify the lessor immediately and without delay.

The hirer undertakes to notify the lessor by telephone for any maintenance or repair work carried out on the mini caravan exceeding a total amount of €50. Any repair will be reimbursed by the lessor upon return of the vehicle upon presentation of a supporting invoice and following normal use of the vehicle for which the lessor has previously and expressly given their agreement to the hirer. Each supporting invoice presented by the hirer for an amount of less than €50 will be reimbursed by the lessor at their sole convenience and discretion.

The renter undertakes to maintain the micro-caravan with the same care as if it were their own vehicle, and to carry out all checks made compulsory by the present circumstances.

Unless covered by an insurance company, the hirer shall bear all costs for the repair of the teardrop trailer made necessary as a result of damage caused by their own actions or by third parties to the rental agreement.

The tenant undertakes to carry out normal, constant and regular maintenance of the mini-caravan for the entire duration of the scheduled rental and for as long as they hold the said vehicle.

The tenant may not make any irreversible modifications or alterations, whether interior or exterior, to the mini caravan, without the prior and express consent of the hire company.

The renter must regularly check the tyre pressure of the mini caravan. As soon as it is and proves necessary, they must reinflate the said tyres to the pressure levels indicated in the use and maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer and handed over by the hire company at the time of renting the vehicle.

The hirer is responsible for all damage caused by their own actions, by their own negligence or that of third parties during the rental period of the teardrop trailer.

All official reports, penalty notices, and/or fines which involve the liability of the renter must be paid exclusively by the renter.

Only the tenant is responsible for any accidents or damage occurring during the rental period.

The hirer is not responsible for damage caused by a defect affecting the teardrop trailer, unless this defect is the consequence of intentional fault, poor maintenance or gross negligence on their part.

ARTICLE 8 – TRACTOR VEHICLE

The tenant is entirely responsible for their vehicle.

The towing vehicle must comply with the road traffic legislation for towing a caravan.

If the combined weight of the mini caravan and the towing vehicle exceeds 3,500 kg, a BE driving licence is required.

The mini caravan is equipped with a 13-pin socket.

ARTICLE 9 – CONDITIONS

This tenancy is expressly agreed and accepted subject to the laws and regulations in force applicable thereto.

The parties undertake and agree to draw up a summary inventory of the mini caravan at the time of handover and at the time of return. These two documents shall be drawn up jointly by the parties and shall carry the same probative value, subject to proof to the contrary.

The hirer takes the mini caravan in the condition it is in on the day it is hired.

The tenant undertakes to take all standard precautions necessary to comply strictly with the provisions of any rules arising from the Highway Code or regulations in force.

ARTICLE 10 – ASSURANCE

In the event of damage such as an accident, theft, loss, fire, wildlife collision or any other degradation, the hirer must immediately notify the police or gendarmerie. In such situations, the hirer undertakes to draw up, or have drawn up, a report or official record attesting to the circumstances in which the said damage occurred.

In the event of such damage, the tenant undertakes to inform the landlord immediately in writing, either by email or by text message. .

If an amicable accident report is drawn up by the tenant, it must be completed at the scene of the accident with the other driver involved in the accident, in accordance with standard practice and current regulations, without any section being omitted, ignored, or even partially, incorrectly or illegibly filled out. Particular care must be taken with the sketches.

If the accident involves multiple vehicles, the hirer must complete a European accident statement with the driver of the vehicle in front, and another statement with the vehicle behind.

In the event of the other driver refusing to fill out or sign the European accident statement, at the very least, the registration number of the opposing vehicle must be noted by the hirer. The hirer must then try to obtain testimony from people who witnessed the accident, or request the intervention of a police or gendarmerie officer.

The said duly completed joint accident report must be sent to the insurance company no later than five working days after it has been previously presented and validated by the rental company, which is required to comply with the above-mentioned time limit as it is a matter of public policy (Article L.113-2 of the Insurance Code).

ARTICLE 11 – TERMINATION CLAUSE

Failing payment of the rental contract or performance of a single one of the stipulations of the rental contract, said contract may be automatically terminated by the lessor after sending a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

In accordance with Article 1226 of the Civil Code, the entirety of any amounts not paid by their due date will, as a penalty clause, be increased by 10 %, 8 calendar days after the lessor has sent a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, demanding payment and stating their intention to invoke this clause.

The stipulations set out above are without prejudice to the termination clause or the payment of damages claimed by the lessor.

ARTICLE 12 - SECURITY DEPOSIT

A security deposit is required. Its amount is: €2,500.

This amount guarantees the proper performance of the obligations and sums undertaken by the tenant. This security deposit is refunded after a full inspection of the mini-caravan upon its return, within a maximum period of 15 calendar days following the said return, and after deduction of any repair costs not covered by insurance and any potential penalties.

However, should the damage exceed the amount of this deposit, the tenant's financial liability shall be invoked.

ARTICLE 13 – SPECIAL CLAUSE

The use of the teardrop caravan is permitted only under the following restrictions:

Restriction of use to EU countries only, pets permitted upon request, non-smoking vehicle.

ARTICLE 14 – DISPUTE

In the event of a dispute, the choice of the competent court shall be determined by the lessor.

RECOMMENDATIONS 

Our mini-caravans are manoeuvrable, lightweight and stable. They can be towed by most vehicles fitted with a tow bar.

However, do not forget that you are driving a vehicle that is longer, wider and higher than your usual vehicle.

On a road trip with a teardrop caravan, you take your time and drive steadily.

WARNING: Our teardrop caravan is not off-road. Please stick to metalled roads.

PLEASE NOTE: The maximum permitted speed for our mini-caravans is 100 km/h.