Franklin Caravans
Franklin Caravans started in 1947. Geoffrey Robertson set it up. A company owns it.
Est. 1947 · Corporate · Australian made
- 29 of 76 Register rank
- 328 12 months to Jul 2026
- 11 Models
- 2,894–3,449 Published ATM (kg)
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Built in Campbellfield, VIC. 11 models across caravans.
Published ATM from 2,894 kg to 3,449 kg, across 8 models.
You buy through dealers. 8 locations in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA.
Background
Franklin Caravans is one of Australia’s most storied caravan brands. In 1947, 17-year-old Geoff Robertson from Ballarat, Victoria, built a caravan so he and a mate could take a Christmas holiday to Lorne. When asked the name of his caravan business, the first thing that came to mind was his old family home, “Franklin.” By the 1950s, Geoff was producing one van per month and soon expanded into a proper factory with hired workers. By the 1970s, Franklin dominated the Australian caravan market, employing more than 500 workers manufacturing approximately 200 vans per week from their Ballarat factory.
The brand went through troubled times in the late 20th century, changing hands multiple times. It was eventually revived in 2004 when Queensland caravan retailer Kratzmann acquired the brand and contracted Concept Caravans in Melbourne to build Franklin vans. A dedicated Franklin factory opened in 2017.
Ownership & Structure
Franklin is currently owned by brothers Keir, Bruno, and Steve Caruso, who are also the co-founders of Concept Caravans. They purchased the Franklin brand from Kratzmann and took it national. The Caruso family also owns the Newlands brand. Franklin, Concept, and Newlands are all manufactured under the same corporate umbrella in Melbourne.
Manufacturing
Franklin caravans are manufactured in Melbourne, Victoria. The current factory was purpose-built in 2017. Production capacity is approximately 7 vans per week. The vans share manufacturing expertise and some componentry with the Concept Caravans brand.
Market Position
Franklin targets the mid-range touring caravan market, with models spanning from compact couples tourers (Core range) to semi off-road and full off-road models (X-Factor range). The brand trades heavily on its heritage as one of Australia’s oldest caravan names, while offering modern construction methods and layouts.
Models
Figures the maker published, as at 20 Oct 2026.
- X-Factor 176 2,894 kg
- Razor 208 3,080 kg
- Razor 206 Bunk 3,130 kg
- Razor 206 TB 3,180 kg
- Razor 216 3,200 kg
- Club 225 3,410 kg
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11 listed in 11 ranges
Club 2251
Core1
Razor 202 Bunk1
Razor 206 Bunk1
Razor 206 TB1
Razor 2081
Razor 2161
Razor 2251
X-Factor 1761
X-Factor 1901
X-Factor 2061
Registrations
26 new vans in Jul 2026.
Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Jul 2026
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Matched make: Franklin Caravans. Rank 29 of 76. Source: Australian Government vehicle register.
- Jan 2024 18
- Feb 2024 40
- Apr 2024 28
- May 2024 43
- Jun 2024 45
- Jul 2024 38
- Aug 2024 42
- Apr 2025 20
- Mar 2026 25
- Apr 2026 25
- May 2026 37
- Jun 2026 34
- Jul 2026 26
Brand footprint
As at 17 Oct 2026.
- 107 YouTube subscribers #110 of 134
- 27,725 YouTube views #109 of 134
- 5 YouTube videos #127 of 134
- 3.9 Google rating
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- 16 Google reviews #122 of 170
- 12 Listed locations #32 of 175
Recalls
No recalls found as at 17 Oct 2026 · ACCC Product Safety Australia / RVSA
ASIC notices
No ASIC notices found as at 17 Oct 2026 · ASIC published notices
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- Last YouTube upload
- 24 Jun 2026 YouTube Data API · as at 12 Oct 2026
- Recent uploads in reading
- 5 uploads · 27,727 views YouTube Data API · as at 12 Oct 2026
- Google listing
- Franklin Caravans Google Places · as at 13 Aug 2026
- Registered entity
- RV CONNECTION PTY LTD ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- Entity type
- Australian Private Company ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- ABN active from
- 8 Jun 2016 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- GST registered from
- 8 Jun 2016 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- ABN state
- NSW 2156 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- Homepage responding
- https://franklincaravans.com.au/ Homepage check · as at 17 Oct 2026
- Homepage tags
- GA4 Homepage check · as at 17 Oct 2026
- Channel views
- View count is up Collector derived fact · as at 17 Oct 2026
FAQ
Where are Franklin Caravans vans built?
The Franklin Caravans factory is in Campbellfield, VIC.
How many Franklin Caravans models are in the range?
11 Franklin Caravans models.
What ATM do published Franklin Caravans models cover?
Published Franklin Caravans ATM runs from 2,894 kg to 3,449 kg.
How many new Franklin Caravans vans were approved in Jul 2026?
26 Franklin Caravans vans in Jul 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Jul 2026.
How many Franklin Caravans vans were approved in Jan–Jul 2026?
194 Franklin Caravans vans from January through Jul 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Jul 2026.
Where does Franklin Caravans sit on the government register?
Franklin Caravans is 29 of 76, with 328 new vans in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Jul 2026.
Does Franklin Caravans sell factory-direct or through dealers?
You buy through dealers. Locations in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA.
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Dealers and channels
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- Built in
- Campbellfield, VIC CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Australian made
- Yes CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Dealer states listed
- NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Listed locations
- 8 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Established
- 1947 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Corporate CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing
- Campbellfield, VIC CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Sales model
- Dealer network CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Price range
- $69,290–$103,990 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
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- Franklin Razor 220CLW 3BS Review Caravan World
- Franklin X-Factor 210 Review Caravan World
- The Rise and Fall of Franklin Time to Roam
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- Franklin Caravans Owners Discussion Caravaners Forum