Why choosing an Australian-made caravan is the best decision for caravanning in Australia.
Not all caravans are created equal. This is clear when you dig into customer reviews and caravanning chat groups.
While imported caravans might appear to be an attractive investment with their sometimes lower price points, there are many compelling reasons to steer clear that go beyond the initial cost considerations.
Locally manufactured, Australian-made caravans built with Australian travel in mind offer advantages that make them the only choice for serious travellers.
Built from the ground up for Australia’s unique landscapes and challenges.
Our vast and ever-changing landscape is one of the most unique in the world. From our coastal highways that are beaten down with salty air, to the dusty red dirt roads of the outback, the humidity in tropical Queensland and even snow, a caravan for Australian travel must handle a lot.
After years of caravanning in Australian conditions ourselves, our knowledge of what it takes to travel comfortably and safely in the Aussie landscape means each Great Escape Caravan is built for all the conditions they might endure.
Our practical experience gained from decades of road trips means our caravans are designed for longevity, even with harsh UV rays and weather exposure. Our materials and finishes won’t fade, crack or deteriorate.
Built from the ground up, a Great Escape caravan is built entirely in Australia, in our exclusive factory in Melbourne. Each chassis is manufactured specifically for your caravan using Australian steel.
Our chassis and suspension systems are engineered specifically to endure our corrugated roads. Water tanks and storage boots can handle both the red dust of the desert and the humidity of North Queensland – you won’t find that with an imported caravan!
Our relationships with reputable suppliers in the caravan industry allow us to continue to build each Great Escape Caravan, knowing we are using only the best.
Customer support when you need it most.
When you choose to build a caravan with us, we are with you from the start. We understand it’s a significant investment that needs to support you in your adventures for many years, so we ensure we are here to provide unparalleled customer support and advice throughout manufacturing and beyond.
We’ve had customers call us after a minor incident, and they’ve required the replacement of a panel or a part. They have called late at night, weekends, public holidays, and we have picked up the phone, arranged to have what they need meet them at their next stop or on some occasions, returned the caravan to the factory for quick insurance repair, and they are back on the road.
Imagine they had bought an imported caravan instead?
With imported caravans, you’d be hard pressed to get a human on the other end of the phone at any time, let alone late nights or weekends! If at all, you could arrange parts, you would likely endure long wait times, exorbitant shipping fees, or worse, having no one with intimate knowledge of your particular model.
Manufacturing each family caravan with bunks for its owner allows us to modify its design as required for you, to have intimate knowledge of your model and be able to replace parts, rectify damage from incidents or make modifications as you need them, quickly and without worry.
Customisation that reflects your style.
We mean ‘custom’ when we say custom!
Of course, you can choose from our already proven models, choose your interior and exterior colours and finishes. Purchasing your Great Escape Caravan this way ensures you drive away with a model that many others have tried and tested, but with your own style.
But what if you want something extra? A little different? This is a custom Great Escape Caravan!
Australian manufacturing locally means that if you want extra storage for extended bush camping and additional solar capacity for off-grid adventures, or a caravan you can tow off-road, we can accommodate these requests during manufacturing or provide accessories and fittings that maintain your warranty coverage in our factory. Our Great Escape Caravans are some of the best off-road caravans with bunks on the market.
Our capability for customisation extends to layout modifications, appliance selections and even aesthetic choices.
- Want the bed the other way? Done.
- Need another bunk? No problem.
- Extra water tank? Sure
- Custom coloured chassis or upgraded suspension? No issue.
We are at our Melbourne-based factory daily, overseeing each caravan build for quality assurance and updating you of your build as it progresses at key process stages. This could be weekly or even daily. Doing this allows you, as the new owner, to make any changes required, ask any questions and most importantly, be part of the action and enjoy the anticipation leading up to delivery day!
Supporting local industry and innovation – the true value of Australian-made.
This type of customisation and communication can only come with an Australian-made caravan. While investing in an Australian-made caravan might require a higher initial investment, the total cost often favours local manufacturing.
Building our custom caravans in Australia supports local manufacturing and drives innovation within the industry, with Australian manufacturers consistently developing new solutions for the unique challenges touring in Australia brings. We work closely with our suppliers to produce affordable family caravans locally.
The actual value of Australian manufacturing comes from the superior support, readily available parts, the ability to customise your caravan and the confidence that your build is of a quality that is designed for particular Australian conditions.
Knowing our team is always here to help lets you focus on what matters most – enjoying your Great Escape Caravan adventures.
Browse our family caravans for sale and let the adventures begin.
