After the news broke last week of Kokoda's new ownership we approached them for a statement. The new ownership was well received by the community and they are looking forward to the next Kokoda meet-up in September 2019 which will be located in Rollingstone, Queensland.
Prominent local caravan brand Kokoda, along with its stablemates Dreamseeker and Grand Salute sold under the Aussie Adventure Caravans umbrella, has gone into voluntary administration.
They don't realise that the caravan industry in Australia has more than 90 manufacturers employing over 2500 people and turning over $1 billion-plus a year.
With its grey composite cladding and purposeful stance on the road, the Kokoda Caravans Force range is the manufacturer's top-end offroad line-up.
Goldstar's parent company operates its production facilities in China and was one of the first to offer dirt-cheap camper trailers to Australia about a decade ago, before abandoning that market for caravans.
Some of the best off-road caravans in the world are built in Australia
- AOR Quantum Hardtop.
- Track Trailer T4.
- Trakmaster Pilbara Extreme.
- Bruder EXP-6.
- Sunland Phoenix.
- Zone RV Summit.
- Bushtracker 20ft.
- Spinifex Epix.
Lotus Caravans are proud to be officially recognised by the Australian Made Campaign Limited (AMCL) as being an authentic Aussie made brand.
The Meranti timber wall framing is clad with 3mm thick aluminium composite cladding with plenty of checker plate protection along the sides and underbody.
SALUTE CARAVANS PTY LTD is located in Campbellfield, VICTORIA, Australia and is part of the Other Wood Product Manufacturing Industry.
Strengthened Aerodynamic Exterior Panels
With over 20 years experience in bonded composite panel construction, Avan are highly skilled in this manufacturing method. Every RV is built using this smooth panel construction method, which can withstand the rigors of travelling and caravan life.Here at Kakadu Caravans we are proud to offer the best quality on road caravans in Adelaide, and for all we are concerned the whole of Australia. Our on road caravans are purpose built with the strong materials the harsh Australian terrains.
Obviously, there are many factors to consider but for most of us the short answer is NO! Which may come as a shock to some readers. There will always be a few consumers who really need an off-road van, but generally these types of vans are not required for most travellers.
Kakadu Caravans are proud to offer the best quality family caravans in Adelaide. For all we are concerned the whole of Australia as well. Our family caravans are purpose built with the strong materials. Perfect for the harsh Australian terrains and metropolitan areas.
Regent Caravans - OE Partners. One of the most familiar sights on Australia's coastal and country roads, Regent Caravans have been manufactured in northern Melbourne for 25 years. Two ranges are produced: the fully-manufactured Regent brand and the Snowy River caravans which are delivered 80% complete from China.
Semi Off-Road CaravansThey are simply standard off-road caravans but fitted with semi off-road suspension. Their wheels are bigger, and the tires have a higher ground clearance with the chassis raised enough to enable them to handle rough terrain.