Thread: Shipping trailers and the fruit fly gate

They still have fruit fly gates ??

Originally Posted by pop058

They still have fruit fly gates ??

It is in the distance, this was 2012.

Jeff

I have not been through a fruit fly stop for quite a few years now.
In a car it's a pain, more so when all packed and on a trip as they go on the fruit hunt.
When I was in the truck I was asked what was "in the back".
I never had to open any trailer for inspection, not sure if things have changed.


I know there are a couple of members who go through that tyre regularly, hopefully they will help with the latest.

Yes they do pop058 going into S.A.

We have been through a few times in the last couple of years. Yes we had to open up our camper, we were carrying no fruit as per the rules, the only thing we had on board was an onion, and yes it was confiscated. To answer your question though, not sure about trucks carrying campers.

Wouldn't it be easier just to buy you fruit and veges over in W.A. to save any hassle?

Mrs hh

At the WA border they are interested in Potato sacks, presumably to prevent potato diseases coming from Victoria which has a blight not in other states. Fruit and Veg are OK except potatoes.

Into SA they want to look in your fridge and if you have a fridge in your camper trailer they will want it opened. Luckily we don't have a fridge in the camper trailer. No fruit and veg allowed.
Regards Philip A

I'm not wanting to carry fruit, I am concerned about them opening the trailer if I have duct taped the door and tailgate to keep the dust out.

Jeff

Originally Posted by Jeff

I'm not wanting to carry fruit, I am concerned about them opening the trailer if I have duct taped the door and tailgate to keep the dust out.

Jeff

Maybe you can leave some tape & a note accessible, and say , if opened please reseal. You may get lucky.

Went thru that gate just after Easter, and yes, everybody gets to stop in the shade.

We had the car carefully packed, and was asked the question. Knowing the rules, and having SA plates possibly helped, but we received nothing more than a very quick check.

By contrast, at the same gate a few years back when I was towing a boat, the cover came off, and the Esky was checked.



I think if you have your trailer sealed, they will re-seal it for you. I reckon they will still open it thou.