- Frequently Asked Questions -
Can I drive a Cut Loose combination with a normal car licence?
The vehicles you can drive with a standard car licence, or "C" Class licence is determined by the Gross Vehicle Mass of that vehicle. A "C" Class licence permits the driving of 'a motor vehicle weighing 4.500 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) or less, with or without a trailer (that complies with its weight rating).'
Most popular tow vehicles used with Cut Loose 5th Wheelers have a GVM around 3.0 tonnes and can be driven with a C class license, including when your Cut Loose is attached - see our Tow Mass Guide page for more information.
I can't find a GCM (Gross Combination Mass) figure for my tow vehicle. Why not?
Some tow vehicle manufacturers do not publish a GCM figure. In this case we use the Tow Vehicle GVM plus its Trailer Towing Capacity. Where the GCM is published it should be used.
I'm not a Queensland resident but would like to register my Cut Loose in Queensland when I collect it. Is this possible?
There are a number of forms required by Queensland Transport in order for you to register your Cut Loose in Queensland. To work out if this will be posible for you please refer to their website and the following links:
5th Wheeler Registration form
http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/8947c9bfbd134b464a25669000137547/2e83c2735ae075334a2566d00002a458/$FILE/F3518_es.pdf
Identification Information Requirements
http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/8947c9bfbd134b464a25669000137547/9eab578b9f9ccf534a25713f00126e2b/$FILE/F4362_ES.PDF
New Queensland Transport Customer Application (utilise Individual form)
http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/c6c94a7bb4957a0a4a256f710019a6ff/944ef50a41a2fad24a2566d00002a3f8/$FILE/F3503_ES.pdf
Garaging Address Form
http://www.support.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/formsdat.nsf/8947c9bfbd134b464a25669000137547/340f3a06ccf548ce4a2572180014e361/$FILE/F4408_es.pdf
For my Tow Vehicle do I need a 4WD?
For vehicles with manual gearboxes, whilst 4WD may rarely be used whilst towing the 5th wheeler you may find the low range gears useful for reversing on a campsite or when making a standing start on a steep incline. This will make the 4WD option well worth considering and do note that the 4WD models of many tow vehicles have a higher weight rating than many of the 2WD models.
Are there 5th Wheeler Towing Courses available?
RACQ offer courses in Queensland if you select the following link you can learn more or contact RACQ direct. Cut Loose has worked closely with RACQ who now offer towing workshops for new owners. These half day workshops are designed for your family, your tow vehicle and your Cut Loose 5th wheeler.
http://www.racq.com.au/motoring_advice/safer_drivers/driver_training2/racq_driver_education_-_course_fact_sheets
Tow Ed also offers 5th Wheeler Towing courses in other states.
www.tow-ed.com.au
- Cut Loose RV Owners -
Ken and Heather, Victoria - Proud owners of a Cut Loose Sirius
Ken and I are very pleased with the 'Sirius', we had a great trip home. You said that we wouldn't know that we had it on the back, well I am amazed at how it tows. I actually drove for 1.5 hours and passed another caravan and car, that was really something.
Its comfort PLUS! Especially the heater, the shower and of course the toilet! Just love it.
The registration at Shepparton Victoria Roads went off well.
Thanks for sending through the manual for us, we have yet to read all the instructions but we have managed to operate everything well.
We have been down to Warragual and received plenty of looks as we drove along the roads. Some people came over to us when we stopped for coffee, so we showed them through our Cut Loose, they were very impressed. One girl asked me, 'Is that your fifth wheeler?' and when I told her it was, she said 'Wow, I like that!'. So lets hope the Victorians catch on to how great they are.
A big thanks to the Cut Loose team, we really appreciate your care and follow-up care. We will keep in touch.
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CL26 + Isuzu D Max Mr and Mrs W...Northside Brisbane
As you can see we are on the road. This pic was taken whilst Liz and I did the RACQ caravan towing course. We are off on our first holiday and next year we hope to be away with the rig for a few months.
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CL 27 and Isuzu D Max - Mr and Mrs C...Sunshine Coast
Murray and Dell took collection of their Cut Loose this year and so far he's been the one in charge of their
Lemair Washing Machine! Happy Travels ahead for sure.
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CL27 + Mazda BT50 - Mr and Mrs G...
Brisbane to Townsville
A short note about our trip home to Townsville. All in all a good trip with the van performing as expected. I thought our gear would move around or even get damaged on the road and I am glad to say that nothing moved or was damaged in any way. Where ever possible I maintained highway speed and the van handled the road extremely well. We are very happy we decided on a Cut Loose 27ft and the inherent stability of a Fifth Wheeler. Many thanks to you and your team for your assistance and patience during delivery.
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CL27 + Mazda BT50 - Mr and Mrs L....
To Whom it may concern
Why we chose a Cut Loose RV for our 5th Wheeler - after considerable amount of research into tow vehicles and 5th wheeler specifications my wife and I decided on the Cut Loose 27ft 5th Wheeler and Mazda BT50 combination. After talking to Nick and his team we found them extremely professional and helpful right from our inquiries through to the purchase and subsequent delivery, including the setting up of the tow vehicle.
We chose Cut Loose RV because of Price, Quality, Serivce, Professionalism and Courtesy shown to us by the entire Cut Loose Team. I would recommend anyone who may be thinking of purchasing a Fifth Wheeler to contact Nick and his team as I have every confidence that they will be as happy with the product and experience as we are.
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CL27ft + Mazda BT50 - Mr and Mrs C.....- New Zealand
To Whom it May Concern
My wife and I spent considerable time on the internet researching and made two trips from New Zealand visiting numerous factories/suppliers of 5th Wheelers in Queensland and New South Wales. This was in addition to our own travelling experience throughout New Zealand for a number of years. We chose to buy our 5th Wheeler from Cut Loose for a number of reasons - value for money, features, service and the best friendly professional team you could ask for. My wife and I took delivery of our 5th wheeler and are extremely happy with it and intend to live and tour Australia for years to come. See you on the road!
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CL27 + Nissan Navara STR - Mr and Mrs B....
When asked why we chose a Cut Loose by many of our friends we had a few simple short answers: Quality, Value for Money, Great Service and Peace of Mind. The Cut Loose team really know what they are talking about and have a fantastic product we are happy to call home.
- Articles -
Cut Loose's great range of fifth wheelers have featured in numerous industry publications in the past years. Please check out the product evolution below:
February 2010 in The Courier Mail
Title: Hitched wagons are a star
Fifth wheelers are growing in stature among grey nomads for their stability, fuel economy, ease of use and towing vehicle flexibility, according to a Gold Coast manufacturer...
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Hitched wagons are a star.pdf
February 2010 in Caravan World Magazine
Title: Big Cruiser
The Cut Loose Pandora cuts a fine figure on the road...
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Big Cruiser Article.pdf
February 2010 in Caravan and Motorhome Magazine
Title: The Lifestyle You Deserve
If the need to relax overwhelms you, don't worry because there's an RV manufacturer that reckons it has the answer...
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The Lifestyle You Deserve.pdf
September 2009 in Caravan and Motorhome Magazine
Title: Cut Loose in Style
Ready to roll in this luxury fifth wheeler...
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Cut Loose in Style.pdf
May 2009 in Caravan and Motorhomes Buyers Guide
Title: Cut Loose RV
Buyers Guide for Fifth Wheelers...
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Cut Loose RV.pdf
April 2009 in Caravan World Magazine
Title: Cut to the Chase
Cut Loose's 26ft fifth wheeler, the CL26, suits a wide range of local tow vehicles...
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Cut to the Chase.pdf
October 2008 in Motorhome World Magazine
Title: Road Test
Cut Loose 23ft. 'Cut Loose 5th wheelers are a cut above the rest...
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Road Test.pdf
April 2008 in Motorhome World Magazine
Title: Fifth Estate
This 23ft offering from Cut Loose RV offers plenty of comfort in a manageable size...
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Fifth Estate.pdf
