Fees Schedule
The following fees and charges may apply during or after the rental period and form part of the Rental Contract.
Fox Trailer Hire reserves the right to update this Schedule from time to time.
Cleaning Fees
Extensive cleaning needed: Starting at $75. Waste or rubbish left behind in trailer: Starting at $50, plus any disposal fees. Cleaning of concrete, soil, paint, chemicals, or hazardous materials: Charged at actual cleaning cost plus a small administration fee:
Late Return Fees
If your trailer is returned more than 30 minutes late You may be charged additional rental fees If your trailer is returned more than 24 hours late A daily rental rate plus a 25% surcharge will be applied for each extra day If the trailer is not returned at all You will be responsible for any recovery, towing, and loss of use expenses
Recovery & Repossession Fees
Returning to the wrong location We’ll need to charge the higher of $200 or $1.50 per kilometre to cover the cost of getting the trailer back. Trailer recovery assistance Starting from $250 if we need to come out and retrieve the trailer. Towing or transport recovery You’ll be responsible for the actual cost of towing or transport if needed. Abandoned trailer recovery You’ll be charged the actual costs for recovery and any storage fees.
Toll, Fine & Administration Fees
Toll administration fee $35 per toll Traffic infringement administration fee $50 per notice Parking or council fine administration fee $50 per notice Debt recovery administration fee This fee covers any reasonable costs we incur while recovering outstanding payments.
Damage & Replacement Charges
At Fox Trailer Hire, we want your rental to be as easy and stress-free as possible. We get that life can throw curveballs, so here’s a friendly heads-up: while the trailer is with you, you’re responsible for any damage or loss to it or its equipment (aside from normal wear and tear). If the unexpected happens, here’s a handy guide to what repairs or replacements might cost: Tyre damage: Actual replacement cost Wheel damage: Actual replacement cost Trailer plug or adaptor: Starting from $30. Tie-down straps: Starting from $30 each. Winch cable or rope: Starting from $100. Winch Remote: Starting at $100. Winch damage: Starting from $700. Jack or jockey wheel damage: Actual replacement cost. Lock replacement: Starting from $20. Electrical or light damage: Actual repair cost. Structural trailer damage: Actual repair cost. Total loss or theft: Market replacement value. If you’re unsure about anything or just want to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out! Give us a call or send a message—we’re always here to help you out.
Loss of Use
If a trailer is damaged, stolen, or can’t be used because of damage that happens during your hire period, Fox Trailer Hire may need to charge you the daily rental rate for each day it’s out of action until we’ve finished repairs or arranged a replacement.
Payment Authority
When you hire a trailer from Fox Trailer Hire, you’re giving us permission to charge your chosen payment method for any applicable amounts under your Rental Contract. This includes all fees outlined in our Schedule.