BUILT FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE!
A custom-built caravan is often one of the biggest purchases people make outside their home. It is also deeply personal: the layout, the finishes, the gear you carry and the places you plan to go all shape what the right van looks like.
The problem is that many caravans look similar in a showroom. The differences that matter, such as build quality, materials and after-sales support, are often hidden. These seven questions will help you see past the paint.
Some brands design vans and outsource construction. Others build in-house. Knowing who builds your van tells you who is accountable for its quality.
The Everest answer: Everest Caravans is a family-owned manufacturer with over 15 years in the caravan industry. Every van is built at our Campbellfield factory in Melbourne, so we control the process from the chassis up.
When the dealer and the manufacturer are different businesses, warranty claims and service questions can bounce between them. Buying factory direct simplifies everything.
The Everest answer: At Everest, we are the manufacturer and the dealer. You deal with the same team from the point of sale through the build, handover and after-care for the life of your caravan.
"Custom" means different things to different builders. Some offer a few colour options. Others will rework layouts, storage and features around the way you travel.
The Everest answer: Everest vans are customisable inside and out. Owners can choose their interior styling, layout details and features, so the van feels like home rather than a showroom model. Talk to us early about how you plan to use the van: couples touring full time have very different needs from a family heading off for the school holidays.
This is where long-term value lives. Ask about the chassis material, rust protection, suspension, body construction and underbody protection.
The Everest answer: Every Everest is built on a hot-dipped galvanised chassis and wrapped in checker-plate armour, using premium materials chosen for Australian conditions.
Ask whether there is a formal quality-control process and when it happens. A final check at delivery is good. Checks at each stage of the build are better.
The Everest answer: Every Everest van passes a strict quality-control stage before it is delivered to its owner, and every van is built to meet Australian regulations.
Read the fine print. Structural warranty, appliance warranty and workmanship warranty are often different things with different terms.
The Everest answer: Everest backs every van with a 5-year structural warranty. Appliances and fittings from suppliers carry their own manufacturer warranties, and our team can walk you through how each one works.
This might be the most telling question of all. A manufacturer who is proud of their process will be happy to show you around. A factory visit lets you see the chassis, the frames, the cabinetry and the finish before anything is covered up.
The Everest answer: Our display and manufacturing facility in Campbellfield, VIC is open for visits. We will show you the build from start to finish, introduce you to the team and talk through your ideas.
If you are comparing custom caravans, bring this list with you. The right builder will answer every question clearly and without pressure.
51 Glenbarry Road, Campbellfield VIC 3061, about 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport.
Call: (03) 9357 9440
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