MDC Caravans
MDC Caravans started in 2005. Vaughan Hindley set it up. It is privately owned.
Est. 2005 · Privately owned
- 4 of 76 Register rank
- 2,466 12 months to Sep 2026
- 17 Models
- 2,000–3,500 Published ATM (kg)
Read more about MDC Caravans
Built in Brisbane, QLD. 17 models across caravans and camper trailers.
Published ATM from 2,000 kg to 3,500 kg, across 17 models.
You buy direct from the factory. 9 locations in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA.
Warranty is 2 years general and 5 years structural.
Background
MDC (Market Direct Campers) was founded in 2005 by Vaughan Hindley in Queensland, Australia. What started as a small side business has grown into a national operation with 150+ staff, 8 showrooms throughout the country, and over 40,000 campers and caravans delivered across Australia.
Vaughan remains actively involved as a caravanner and four-wheel-driver who travels around the country with staff to test products in real conditions. MDC was the first RV importer in Australia to receive RVMAP accreditation, and they have expanded internationally with operations in the US market as well.
Ownership & Structure
MDC is a proudly Australian, family-owned business. The company also operates under the AUSRV brand. The business has grown from a Queensland startup to a national operation with showrooms in all major states.
Manufacturing
MDC caravans and camper trailers are designed in Australia. Each van receives over 50 hours of finishing work including gas and electrical compliance. The Forte SR range features independent trailing arm coil suspension and lithium battery systems with rooftop solar. The XT range targets the serious off-road market with features like 400Ah lithium batteries, 1225W rooftop solar, and 3000W inverters. MDC led the imported caravan segment with 19.5% search share in Q1 2024.
Market Position
MDC sits squarely in the value-for-money segment of the off-road caravan and camper trailer market. Their Forte range targets on-road and semi off-road touring, while the XT range targets serious off-road enthusiasts. Base prices start from the mid-$60,000s for their caravan range.
Models
Figures the maker published, as at 20 Oct 2026.
- Explorer FF 2,000 kg
- Forte 9+ 2,000 kg
- Forte SR11 2,000 kg
- Jackson FF 2,000 kg
- Robson XTT 2,400 kg
- Forbes 11 2,500 kg
Show all 17 models
17 listed in 17 ranges
Explorer FF1
Forbes 111
Forte 9+1
Forte SR111
Forte SR141
Forte SR16 East West1
Forte SR191
Jackson FF1
Robson XTT1
XL13E MKIII1
XL15E MKIII1
XT10E1
XT12HR MKII1
XT14E MKIII1
XT16HR East West MKIII1
XT17HRT+ MKIII1
XT19HRT MKIII1
Registrations
159 new vans in Sep 2026.
Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Sep 2026
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Matched make: Market Direct Campers. Rank 4 of 76. Source: Australian Government vehicle register.
- Nov 2023 210
- Dec 2023 145
- Jan 2024 154
- Feb 2024 187
- Mar 2024 180
- Apr 2024 181
- May 2024 246
- Jun 2024 206
- Jul 2024 274
- Aug 2024 249
- Sep 2024 241
- Oct 2024 274
- Nov 2024 212
- Dec 2024 151
- Jan 2025 297
- Feb 2025 186
- Mar 2025 187
- Apr 2025 212
- May 2025 163
- Jun 2025 206
- Jul 2025 179
- Aug 2025 117
- Sep 2025 163
- Oct 2025 177
- Nov 2025 224
- Dec 2025 157
- Jan 2026 340
- Feb 2026 225
- Mar 2026 241
- Apr 2026 250
- May 2026 182
- Jun 2026 208
- Jul 2026 179
- Aug 2026 124
- Sep 2026 159
Brand footprint
As at 17 Oct 2026.
- 38,000 YouTube subscribers #4 of 134
- 34,167,323 YouTube views #1 of 134
- 1,291 YouTube videos #1 of 134
- 4.7 Google rating #26 of 70
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- 414 Google reviews #2 of 170
- 12 Listed locations #36 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
- 9 Oct 2026 YouTube Data API · as at 12 Oct 2026
- Recent uploads in reading
- 5 uploads · 5,923 views YouTube Data API · as at 12 Oct 2026
- Google listing
- MDC Caravans and Campers (Western Australia) Google Places · as at 13 Aug 2026
- Registered entity
- MARKET DIRECT GROUP 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
- 29 Jun 2005 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- GST registered from
- 29 Jun 2005 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- ABN state
- QLD 4108 ABN Lookup (ABR) · as at 2 Oct 2026
- Homepage responding
- https://www.marketdirect.com.au/ Homepage check · as at 17 Oct 2026
- Homepage tags
- Meta Pixel, GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Ads Homepage check · as at 17 Oct 2026
- Video uploads
- Active this week Collector derived fact · as at 17 Oct 2026
- Channel views
- View count is up Collector derived fact · as at 17 Oct 2026
FAQ
Where are MDC Caravans vans built?
The MDC Caravans factory is in Brisbane, QLD.
How many MDC Caravans models are in the range?
17 MDC Caravans models.
What ATM do published MDC Caravans models cover?
Published MDC Caravans ATM runs from 2,000 kg to 3,500 kg.
How many new MDC Caravans vans were approved in Sep 2026?
159 MDC Caravans vans in Sep 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Sep 2026.
How many MDC Caravans vans were approved in Jan–Sep 2026?
1,908 MDC Caravans vans from January through Sep 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Sep 2026.
Where does MDC Caravans sit on the government register?
MDC Caravans is 4 of 76, with 2,466 new vans in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Source: Australian Government vehicle register, Sep 2026.
Does MDC Caravans sell factory-direct or through dealers?
You buy direct from the factory. Locations in NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA.
What warranty does MDC Caravans publish?
MDC Caravans publishes a 2-year general warranty and a 5-year structural warranty.
Related brands
- Alpine Campers Also in QLD
- Austrack Campers Also in QLD
- Australian Off Road Also in QLD
- Boss Adventure Also in QLD
- Broadwater Campers Also in QLD
- Bushtracker Also in QLD
Dealers and channels
Show all company facts
- Built in
- Brisbane, QLD CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Dealer states listed
- NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Listed locations
- 9 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Established
- 2005 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- Privately owned CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing
- Brisbane, QLD CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Sales model
- Factory direct CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Warranty
- 2 yr general, 5 yr structural CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- Price range
- $36,500–$100,000 CampSpec catalogue · as at 20 Oct 2026
- MDC Adelaide Edwardstown, SA
- MDC Brisbane Archerfield, QLD
- MDC Caboolture Caboolture, QLD
- MDC Caravans (HQ/Campbellfield) Campbellfield, VIC
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- MDC Kilsyth Kilsyth, VIC
- MDC Newcastle Heatherbrae, NSW
- MDC Perth Welshpool, WA
- MDC Sydney Lansvale, NSW
- MDC Townsville Townsville, QLD
Show all channels
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- MDC Forte SR19 2024 Review Caravan Camping Sales
- MDC Forbes 12+ Review Part 1 RV Daily
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- MDC Forbes 12+ Review Part 2 RV Daily
- Caravan Review: MDC Forte SR14 GoRV
- Market Direct Group: Aussie-designed and founder-tested Caravan World
- 4 Most-Common Problems With MDC Camper Trailers GoDownsize
- MDC Camper Discussion Thread 4x4Earth Forum