Rainbow 4×4 Hire expand to Fraser Island
Dave and Carolyn Elder with just some of their Hire and Recovery fleet
Owners Carolyn and Dave Elder love their life in Rainbow Beach.
Dave is nearly a local having lived and worked here for 11 years, Carolyn for five.
“It was a choice of city life or a sea change for Dave and he opted for the sea rather than the city,” said Carolyn.
With Dave’s background in mechanics and Carolyn’s business administration experience they established Rainbow Beach 4×4 Hire in 2013, and when the opportunity to buy the towing side of RACQ came up they jumped at it.
“It made more sense to buy an established business. We could expand our 4×4 Hire have our own workshop and as Dave did his apprenticeship with RACQ it seemed appropriate, it all just fell together,” laughs Carolyn.
It takes a mammoth effort from all the family to make things work. Carolyn and Dave have four kids ranging in age from 8-12.
“The village community of Rainbow Beach makes it easier…..being a small school you know everyone is looking out for everyone’s kids. You know they are safe. That’s what I love about Rainbow Beach,” explains Carolyn.
Having recently purchased Fraser Island towing they are eager to reassure that they are continuing and building the existing business.
“It’s important people know that the service on Fraser won’t be changed, there will still be a 24/7 recovery service and we have expanded upon the breakdown service. We are committed to customer care and providing solutions for our clients.
“From fixing or towing their vehicle to arranging accommodation and car hire to get them home…. we can help. We have three employees who, along with Dave, take turns staying on Fraser Island so there is always someone there to help.”
What makes their business successful?
“Hard work, dedication and sacrifice, to be honest.”
