Hireace hirers can add furniture trolleys, tie-downs, blankets, ratchets and child seats to any van or truck booking, with tow bars fitted as standard on canopy utes. Most of these extras can be added online at the time of booking or requested at your local branch, and several are also available to buy outright if you need them long-term.
What Moving Accessories Does Hireace Offer?
Hireace lets you add a furniture trolley, furniture tie-down, furniture blanket, small, medium or large ratchets to your booking as optional extras. These cover the practical side of a move — protecting furniture in transit, securing loose items so they don’t shift on the road, and getting heavy pieces in and out of the vehicle without strain.
- Furniture trolley (sack barrow) — makes moving fridges, washing machines and boxed items far easier on your back, especially with a tail-lift truck.
- Furniture blankets — wrap around couches, tables and cabinets to stop scratches and dents while they’re jostled in transit.
- Furniture tie-downs and ratchets — hold gear in place so nothing slides or tips during the drive, particularly important on longer trips or motorway runs.
Can I Buy Moving Supplies Instead of Hiring Them?
Yes — Hireace also sells furniture tie-downs, general tie-downs, moving boxes and ratchets outright, which suits anyone doing a longer relocation or who’d rather keep the gear afterwards rather than return it with the vehicle. Buying makes sense if you’re packing over several days; hiring is usually cheaper for a single move-day job.
Are Tow Bars Available on Hireace Vehicles?
Hireace’s canopy utes come fitted with tow bars as standard. That’s useful if you’re planning to hitch a trailer for extra load capacity rather than stepping up to a bigger truck, or if the job needs both cargo space and towing in one hire.
Can I Hire a Child Seat with My Van or Truck?
Yes. A child seat can be added during the online booking process or requested over the phone, and by New Zealand road rules, children must travel in an approved child restraint. Worth requesting this in advance rather than on the day, so your local branch can confirm stock before you arrive.
What Other Equipment Can I Add to My Booking?
Alongside moving accessories, Hireace also runs a separate equipment hire range covering electric and petrol lawn mowers and water blasters at select branches — handy if your job or house move also involves tidying up a section or a pre-sale clean. This sits outside the standard van/truck accessories list, so check availability with your local branch if you want to bundle it into the same hire.
How Do I Add Accessories to My Hireace Booking?
Accessories can be selected as add-ons during the online booking process, requested by phone, or organised in person when you collect your vehicle from one of Hireace’s branches across New Zealand — noting the current network spans 24 rental locations nationwide across Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Since accessory stock can vary branch to branch, it’s worth confirming what you need is available before pick-up day, especially for larger items like trolleys during busy weekend moving periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Hireace trucks come with a tail-lift?
No — Hireace offers both standard box trucks and tail-lift versions. A tail-lift adds a hydraulic platform for easier loading of heavy items.
Can I hire a trolley and blankets without also hiring a truck?
Hireace’s accessories are add-ons to a vehicle booking rather than standalone rentals, so you’ll need to book a van, truck, ute or trailer to include them.
Do Hireace utes come with towing capability as standard?
Yes, all canopy utes in the Hireace fleet are fitted with tow bars.
How far in advance should I request accessories like a child seat?
It’s best to add these during your initial online booking or by phone ahead of pick-up, since availability isn’t guaranteed at the counter on the day.
