Im trying to find some information about caravans and regulations like how often it needs to go for an ewof. what other regulations govern the use of a caravan being hired out to a member of the public and what certification etcs it needs before this is done, also who do I contact if someone is hiring out unsafe caravans ! thanks
kwaka5,
Feb 21, 6:43am
You need a EWOF every 4 years and must be carried out by a registered electrical inspector. Not entirely sure about the rest but pretty sure it just requires to be legal for the road if it is going on the road to be hired out. And what are you on about with unsafe caravans. What is the unsafe part.
kiwis0,
Feb 21, 6:44am
Does it leak!
fastduck,
Feb 21, 7:08am
hired a caravan out its ewof expired 1999, relative got a shock off it last nite.
kwaka5,
Feb 21, 8:03am
then you are at fault if you hired for cash gain. get it tested and certed.
bitsy_boffin,
Feb 21, 8:50am
I read it as fastduck hired the caravan from somebody, not to somebody.
fastduck,
Feb 21, 9:16am
yes thats rite we hired it froma caravan rental co, we didnt hire it out
petermcg,
Feb 21, 9:30am
The electrical WOF is not essential, you are not required to have one.You will how ever need one if you want to stay in a Camp.
kwaka5,
Feb 21, 9:54am
It is essential if it is hired. Must be fit for use and certified to say so. Sorry fastduck didn't read your post properly.
russ18,
Feb 21, 12:04pm
Reg 77 states you are not permitted to hire out or just offer for hire if the ewof isn't current.
petermcg,
Feb 21, 4:31pm
Yes I must admit that I have stayed in camps with no EWOF my self,, did you know that you cant get one for any 110 volt appliances any way.
gedo1,
Feb 21, 7:21pm
Here ya go. hope this helps. "For your safety the New Zealand Electricity Regulations require that the electrical installations, ???connectable installations???, in motorhomes and caravans are manufactured and used so that they operate safely. Motorhomes and caravans are considered to comply with these requirements when they comply with the joint New Zealand and Australian standard for electrical installations in these types of vehicles. To ensure your ongoing safety a motorhome or caravan must have a valid Warrant of Electrical Fitness (WoEF) before it is connected to an electrical supply. These WoEFs must be issued by a licensed Electrical Inspector who has inspected and tested the caravan or motorhome for its electrical safety"
petermcg,
Feb 21, 7:34pm
Thanks Bro, I better get one then, I wonder who police's that.
fastduck,
May 13, 12:17pm
thanks for the advice and information guys.
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