The right van finds the right roads.
Buy the van that matches your trips — not the one that shone brightest at the show. Work out your category, meet the Australian makers who build for it, and get quotes without traipsing every showroom in the state.
Which van is your van?
Off-road & hybrid
Typically $45k–$120kGravel, beach tracks and free camps — the big lap without sticking to bitumen.
- Independent suspension
- Solar + lithium standard
- Compact but hard-walled
Family vans
Typically $60k–$110kBunks for the kids, a proper bathroom, and school-holiday kilometres.
- 2–4 bunks
- Full ensuite
- Big water + storage
Couples tourers
Typically $50k–$100kTwo people, no timetable — the classic grey-nomad big lap layout.
- Island bed
- Café dinette
- Easy towing weight
Camper trailers
Typically $15k–$45kThe affordable first step into towed camping — folds down, goes anywhere.
- Light behind any 4WD
- Quick setup
- Off-road ready
Meet the makers
Australian manufacturers we work with, from first camper trailers to premium off-road tourers. Ask to hear from any of them in the match form.
Maverick Campers
QLDHybrid & off-road campers
Aggressively specced hybrids built for corrugations — a favourite first step off the bitumen.
Get a Maverick Campers quote →Mars Campers
Factory directCamper trailers & hybrids
Factory-direct value: forward-fold and hybrid campers without the dealer margin.
Get a Mars Campers quote →MDC
Factory directOff-road vans & campers
One of Australia’s biggest independents — 40,000+ units on the road across campers and full vans.
Get a MDC quote →Adventure Kings
Online directEntry camper trailers
The budget way into towed camping — simple campers that get a family out the door for less.
Get a Adventure Kings quote →Snowy River
VICTouring caravans
Sharp-value touring vans for couples and families, backed by the Regent group.
Get a Snowy River quote →Lotus Caravans
MelbournePremium off-road vans
Melbourne-built premium off-roaders for the big-lap-in-comfort crowd.
Get a Lotus Caravans quote →From daydream to driveway
Sort the money
Run repayments on our calculator and compare 30+ lenders before you negotiate.
Caravan finance →Take it somewhere
Vehicle-aware routes with a campsite for every night. It’s what we do.
Plan the first trip →Tell us about your trips. We'll introduce the right makers.
Two minutes, no obligation — your requirements go only to manufacturers who build for your category and budget, and they come back to you with real pricing.
Buying a van — your questions
How do I work out what my car can tow?+
Check three numbers on your vehicle: maximum braked towing capacity, gross combined mass (GCM) and tow-ball download limit. A van’s ATM (its maximum loaded weight) must sit comfortably under your braked capacity — with real-world margin, not right at the limit. Tell us your tow vehicle in the form and we’ll factor it into the match.
Should I buy at a caravan show or from a showroom?+
Shows are brilliant for walking through 50 vans in a day and shortlisting layouts; showroom or factory visits are where you nail the spec and negotiate. Show discounts are real but rarely once-in-a-lifetime — the same deal is usually gettable later if you missed it.
Off-road or semi off-road — do I actually need it?+
Be honest about your trips: if 90% is bitumen and caravan parks, a touring van saves you $15k+ and tows lighter. If free camps, national parks and gravel are the point, full off-road suspension and clearance pay for themselves the first time the road turns bad.
What deposit and finance should I plan for?+
Many lenders finance 100% for qualified borrowers, though a deposit lowers repayments and can improve your rate. Run the numbers on our caravan finance calculator first, and get pre-approval before you fall in love with a floorplan — it caps impulse upgrades and makes you a cash buyer at the table.
What happens after I submit the form?+
We match your requirements with the manufacturers that genuinely build for your category and budget, and pass your enquiry to them. They come back to you directly with pricing, availability and the nearest place to see the van. No spam lists, no reselling your details.
Camping Australia may receive a referral fee from partnered manufacturers when an enquiry leads to a sale, at no cost to you. Pricing and typical-spend ranges are general guidance only — always confirm specifications, weights and pricing with the manufacturer.
