Road tripping Australia and exploring our own backyard has exploded exponentially in the last few years. While it was something to look forward to in retirement, people young and old are deciding that rather than holding out, now is the time to embrace the adventure!
It’s fair to say that caravanning is by far becoming the most popular ‘home on wheels,’ but there are still plenty of people going for a motorhome or campervan, and with good reason. Motorhomes are an easy, all-in-one travel accomodation, which can see you enjoying many of luxuries, while keeping things simple enough to not overcomplicate.
Here are all of the motorhome brands Australia (including Australian made motorhomes) to help you along with your research while trying to pin point your perfect RV.
To kick off, let’s cover some of the frequently asked questions when it comes to motorhomes Australia.
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Motorhomes Australia FAQs
Motorhome Types in Australia
In the US they use the A, B and C class system for rating their motorhomes.
In Australia we generally slot them into the following categories:
- 4WD Campervan
- Campervan
- Motorhome
- Bus or Big Rig
What’s the difference between an RV and a Motorhome?
The term RV stands for Recreational Vehicle, which essentially covers all leisure vehicles that can be lived/ camped in, plus driven. Therefore, RV is the overarching name for campervans and motorhomes.
In Australia, the term RV can also extend to encompass caravans, camper trailers and hybrids.
What’s the difference between a Campervan and a Motorhome?
- Motorhome – Built on a truck or bus chassis with in-built, self-contained living. Generally there will be a queen bed (sometimes bunks), kitchen, ensuite and dinette seating.
- Campervan – A van that has been converted into mini motorhome for self-contained travel. There will be much more basic facilities including a bed, seating and a little kitchen.
Where can you park a Motorhome in Australia?
A motorhome can be parked anywhere along the street and in public parking lots around Australia, just like regular cars (as long as there’s enough room). However, you can’t just pull up anywhere and sleep for the night. In fact, many car parks will have a curfew, just to reinforce that no camping or sleeping is allowed.
Can you sleep in a Motorhome anywhere in Australia?
It’s generally illegal to sleep along the street, in parking lots and anywhere with a ‘No Camping’ sign in Australia.
Here’s where you can sleep in your motorhome:
- Free Camps
- Rest Stops
- Low Cost Camps & Showgrounds
- Caravan Parks
- Private Property
Can you sleep in a Motorhome while it’s driving?
No, you cannot have any passengers sleeping in the motorhome beds while driving. All passengers must be wearing seatbelts and smaller children must be in child seats while moving, just like any other vehicle.
Can you walk around in a Motorhome while driving?
As every passenger must be seated and wearing a seatbelt while the vehicle is moving, you also cannot walk around the motorhome while in transit. It’s actually against the law, so you could even be fined for doing so.
Do Motorhomes have to stop at weigh stations in Australia?
Most motorhomes in Australia do not exceed the Light Rigid (4.5 – 8 tonnes) or Medium Rigid (over 8 tonne) weights and therefore do not need to stop in at weigh stations.
However, if you’re approaching weigh station in a motorhome that is over 4.5 tonnes, you may have to stop (location dependent). In addition, if the weigh station is open and your motorhome exceeds 8 tonnes, then you will definitely need to stop.
According to Roads and Maritime Services…
“All heavy vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 8 tonnes are required to enter Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations (except for a few that are 4.5 tonnes).”
Do you need a special licence to drive a Motorhome in Australia?
If you’ve got an Australian driver’s licence, you can drive a motorhome in Australia.
Australian Drivers:
- Must have full open drivers licence
- Have at least 12 months driving experience
- Can’t be on learners, provisionals or probationary licences
International Drivers:
- Can use overseas licence to hire & drive a motorhome in Australia
- Must be an unrestricted licence (hasn’t been cancelled or revoked)
What is the biggest Motorhome you can drive on a car licence in Australia?
An open car licence in Australia allows you to drive any motorhome up to 4.5 tonnes (which is most of them).
Licence limits:
- Car Licence – vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes (GVM)
- Light Rigid (LR) – vehicle with GVM 4.5 – 8 tonnes
- Medium Rigid (MR) – GVM over 8 tonnes and no more than 2 axles
Motorhome Brands Australia (Full List)
The following list includes all of the motorhome brands Australia that I can find. The business addresses are generally for the head office, showroom or factory, however to find your nearest dealer, check out their respective websites.
| MANUFACTURER | ADDRESS & WEBSITE | RV TYPES |
|---|---|---|
| Adria Australia & New Zealand | 698 Nudgee Road, Northgate QLD 4013 facebook.com/AdriaAusNZ | • Caravan • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Austral Motorhomes | 17 Empire Crescent, Chevallum QLD 4555 australmotorhomes.com.au | • Slide-on • Hybrid • Off-road RV • Truck Pod |
| Auto-Trail | 1B Rudman Parade, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 auto-trail.com.au | • Motorhome |
| Avan | Pakenham VIC 3810 avan.com.au | • Pop Top • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Avida | 32 David Road, Emu Plains NSW 2750 avidarv.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| The Dreamliner | 29-31 Evolution Drive, Dandenong South VIC 3175 thedreamliner.com.au | • Big Rig |
| Emu RV | 1 Willet Close, Cranebrook NSW 2749 emurv.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Explorer Motorhomes | 22 Redcliffe Gardens Drive, Clontarf QLD 4019 explorermotorhomes.com.au | • 4WD Campervan |
| Frontline Campers | Unit 2/15, Lindon Court, Tullamarine VIC 3043 frontlinecamper.com.au | • Campervan |
| Great Aussie Caravans | 223 Barry Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061 greataussiecaravans.com.au | • Hybrid • Caravan • Motorhomes |
| Horizon Motorhomes | 299 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478 horizonmotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Jacana Motorhomes | 118 Manning River Drive, Taree South NSW 2430 jacanamotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Jayco | 1 Jayco Drive, Dandenong VIC 3175 jayco.com.au | • Camper Trailer • Caravan • Toy Hauler • Campervan • Motorhome |
| JB Caravans | 2040-2060 Sydney Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061 jbcaravans.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Kea | keamotorhomes.com | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Kimberley Kampers | 20-24 Piper Drive, Ballina NSW 2478 kimberleykampers.com.au | • Camper Trailer • Hybrid • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Knaus | Pakenham VIC 3810 knaus.com.au | • Motorhome |
| Latitude Motorhomes | 13/14 Rothcote Court, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 latitudemotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Nova Caravans | 46 Metrolink Circuit, Campbellfield VIC 3061 novacaravans.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Paradise Motorhomes | 11 Dixon Street, Yatala QLD 4207 paradisemotorhomes.com.au | • Motorhome |
| Red Centre Caravans | 107 Benalla-Yarrawonga Road, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 redcentrecaravans.com.au | • Caravan • 4WD Campervan • Campervan |
| Regal Caravans | 81 Yellowbox Drive, Craigieburn VIC 3064 regalcaravans.com.au | • Caravan • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Revolution Motorhomes | Unit 8, 29-31 Fred Chaplin Circuit, Bells Creek QLD 4551 revolutionmotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome • Wheelchair Access RV |
| Sun Power Motorhomes | 6 Judds Court, Slacks Creek QLD 4127 sunpowermotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome • Big Rig |
| Suncamper Motorhomes | Unit 3, 9 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120 suncampermotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Sunliner | PO Box 554 Bayswater VIC 3153 sunliner.com.au | • 4WD Camper • Campervan • Motorhome • Fifth Wheeler |
| Swagman | PO Box 6285 Yatala QLD 4207 swagman.com.au | • Motorhome • Big Rig |
| Swift Australia | Level 2/9 Bay Street, Southport QLD 4215 swiftrv.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Talvor | 3/38 Fraser Road, Northgate QLD 4013 talvor.com | • 4WD Camper • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Tiffin Motorhomes | 1 Energy Crescent, Molendinar QLD 4214 tiffinmotorhomes.com.au | • Big Rig |
| Trakka | 9 Beaumont Road, Mount Kuring-gai NSW 2080 trakka.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| UniCampa | PO Box 554 Bayswater VIC 3153 unicampa.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Volkswagen | Locked Bag 5333 Botany NSW 1455 volkswagen.com.au | • Campervan |
| Windsor | 692 Nudgee Road, Northgate QLD 4013 windsorrvs.com.au | • Caravan • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Winnebago | 3/38a Fraser Road, Northgate QLD 4013 gowinnebago.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Wirraway Motorhomes | 6 Hynes Court, Mildura VIC 3500 wirraway.com.au | • Motorhome |
Which Motorhomes Are Made in Australia?
Below are the 18 Australian made motorhome manufacturers. Only the brands that use clear wording to support being Australian made have been included here. Some of the other companies listed in the motorhomes Australia directory above may in fact be Australian made, however unless they clearly state it, they haven’t been added.
To help with finding what motorhomes are made in Australia, look out for the ‘Australian Made’ logo. Since companies have to apply to be able to use the logo, not all Aussie made motorhomes will be using it, however the green and gold kangaroo is definitely helpful.
Avan
Avan is a family-owned company, which has been producing campers, caravans and motorhomes since 1994. Their 22 acre production site in Victoria is where each RV is designed and built on site. You will find the ‘Australian Made & Owned’ sticker proudly displayed on their website.
Avida
Avida are one of Australia’s leading motorhome manufacturers. They’ve been proudly Australian made since 1965 and employ over 200 people at their 10 acre production facility in New South Wales.
The Dreamliner
The STG Dreamliner is Australia’s first Kenworth truck motorhome. It’s nothing short of a million dollar apartment on wheels, which is the first RV made by STG Global, a 30-year-old truck body specialist. This is the first ever Australian-built motorhome that is based on Kenworth’s T410 heavy truck, which is fully assembled in Melbourne.
Explorer Motorhomes
Explorer Motorhomes were the first in the RV industry to be granted permission to display the ‘Australian Made’ logo. They are proudly Aussie run and owned, plus employ local Aussie craftsman to ensure that their motorhomes are fit for the challenging Australian terrain.
Frontline Campers
Frontline has been owned and operated in Sydney since 1987 and remains the biggest Australian manufacturer of van-based campervans. All products are designed, tested and manufactured in-house. In addition, all parts and components are either made in-house or sourced from within Australia wherever possible.
Great Aussie Caravans
It easy to see that Great Aussie Caravans are proudly Australian owned and manufactured when you visit their website.
They’re the only manufacturer to offer customers four different build options (timber, aluminium, fibre or timber-free frames). Everything is done under one roof, as they don’t believe in outsourcing, making Great Aussie Caravans 100% Australian owned and manufactured.
Horizon Motorhomes
Horizon Motorhomes are designed and built right here in Australia and have been since 1995. They’ve been awarded ‘Best Manufacturer’ by the Caravan & Camping Industry Association NSW, which has earned them a reputation for high quality. Their manufacturing and service centres are located in two sites in Ballina, Northern NSW.
Jayco
Jayco is the leading caravan manufacturer in Australia and they have extended their range to include motorhomes as well. All of their products are designed and manufactured at their facility in Dandenong, Victoria. Providing over 1200 direct jobs, plus an additional 900+ local jobs, you can be sure that their motorhomes are 100% Australian made.
You can see the whole Jayco range in this article, which compares all model’s lengths and weights.
JB Caravans
The JB Caravan company manufactures all aspects of the build in their Campbellfield facility, Victoria. JB even have their own dedicated chassis factory, as well as the componentry being produced internally. With that, JB Caravans are 100% Australian made.
Kimberley Kampers
Kimberley Kampers are 100% Australian made in the town of Ballina in Northern NSW. They have now entered the huge North American RV market with their Aussie made vans and campers.
In addition, Kimberley Kampers has an export contract with China to export the chassis and core components from Australia, to then be assembled and sold in the Chinese market.
Paradise Motorhomes
At Paradise Motorhomes, they promise to manufacture and deliver high-quality built motorhomes, made entirely in Australia. They mostly specialise in cab chassis and van conversions, using Iveco and Mercedes vehicles.
Red Centre Caravans
Red Centre campers are meticulously hand built from start to finish in their Melbourne factory. Starting with the 100% Australian made chassis, every aspect of the construction is done in house, including electrical, plumbing, furniture and fittings.
Regal Caravans
All regal caravans and motorhomes are manufactured in their Cragieburn factory, which is in Melbourne, Victoria. With over 30 years experience, each van is individually handcrafted, with every detail going through quality control.
Sun Power Motorhomes
All Sun Power Motorhomes are custom-built in their Brisbane factory, in Queensland. They specialise in custom fit-outs and reckon they can convert almost any commercial vehicle into a campervan or motorhome.
Suncamper Motorhomes
Suncamper Motorhomes are built by Australians, for Australian conditions. The Aussie owned and operated company has been designing and constructing motorhomes in Australia for over 40 years and started out as a two-man operation, fitting pop-tops to vans.
Sunliner
Every Sunliner motorhome is built in Australia by their skilled team of professionals. They explicitly state that their vehicles do not come from an offshore assembly line. In addition, Sunliner is an Australian owned family business, who’ve been manufacturing campervans for over 40 years.
Swagman
The Swagman brand is 100% proudly Australian, with all of the Swagman motorhomes in Australia being Australian made. As for the Swagmans being sold internationally throughout North America and Europe, they are all manufactured in China, which is about 50% cheaper for the company.
Talvor
Talvor motorhomes are 100% Australian made, with the company being Australian operated. Their vans are built by Apollo in one of the biggest RV manufacturing factories in Australia. With the designs being made to suit the Australian climate by a brand that has been around since 1985, you know you’re getting the goods.
Trakka
Trakka have been designing and manufacturing campervans and motorhomes in Sydney since 1973. To this day, it still remains a family owned and run business.
Windsor
As of mid-2019, all Windsor Motorhomes are built by Apollo in their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Brisbane, Queensland.
Winnebago
Aussie Winnebago campervans and motorhomes are also built by Apollo in their 20,000 sqm factory in South East Queensland. Apollo have been in the Australian RV industry since 1985 and are now a globally recognised leader.
Wirraway
As stated on the Wirraway website, they are “Australia’s leading boutique motorhome,” which are Australian made in Mildura, Victoria.
Australian Made Motorhome Brands (Directory)
| MANUFACTURER | ADDRESS & WEBSITE | RV TYPES |
|---|---|---|
| Avan | Pakenham VIC 3810 avan.com.au | • Pop Top • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Avida | 32 David Road, Emu Plains NSW 2750 avidarv.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| The Dreamliner | 29-31 Evolution Drive, Dandenong South VIC 3175 thedreamliner.com.au | • Big Rig |
| Explorer Motorhomes | 22 Redcliffe Gardens Drive, Clontarf QLD 4019 explorermotorhomes.com.au | • 4WD Campervan |
| Frontline Campers | Unit 2/15, Lindon Court, Tullamarine VIC 3043 frontlinecamper.com.au | • Campervan |
| Great Aussie Caravans | 223 Barry Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061 greataussiecaravans.com.au | • Hybrid • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Horizon Motorhomes | 299 River Street, Ballina NSW 2478 horizonmotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Jayco | 1 Jayco Drive, Dandenong VIC 3175 jayco.com.au | • Camper Trailer • Caravan • Toy Hauler • Campervan • Motorhome |
| JB Caravans | 2040-2060 Sydney Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061 jbcaravans.com.au | • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Kimberley Kampers | 20-24 Piper Drive, Ballina NSW 2478 kimberleykampers.com.au | • Camper Trailer • Hybrid • Caravan • Motorhome |
| Paradise Motorhomes | 11 Dixon Street, Yatala QLD 4207 paradisemotorhomes.com.au | • Motorhome |
| Red Centre | 107 Benalla-Yarrawonga Road, Yarrawonga VIC 3730 redcentrecaravans.com.au | • Caravan • 4WD Campervan • Campervan |
| Regal Caravans | 81 Yellowbox Drive, Craigieburn VIC 3064 regalcaravans.com.au | • Caravan • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Sun Power Motorhomes | 6 Judds Court, Slacks Creek QLD 4127 sunpowermotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome • Big Rig |
| Suncamper Motorhomes | Unit 3, 9 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120 suncampermotorhomes.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Sunliner | PO Box 554 Bayswater VIC 3153 sunliner.com.au | • 4WD Camper • Campervan • Motorhome • Fifth Wheeler |
| Swagman | PO Box 6285 Yatala QLD 4207 swagman.com.au | • Motorhome • Big Rig |
| Talvor | 3/38 Fraser Road, Northgate QLD 4013 talvor.com | • 4WD Camper • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Trakka | 9 Beaumont Road, Mount Kuring-gai NSW 2080 trakka.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Windsor | 692 Nudgee Road, Northgate QLD 4013 windsorrvs.com.au | • Caravan • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Winnebago | 3/38a Fraser Road, Northgate QLD 4013 gowinnebago.com.au | • Campervan • Motorhome |
| Wirraway Motorhomes | 6 Hynes Court, Mildura VIC 3500 wirraway.com.au | • Motorhome |
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