What Roadque does

Roadque is a South African manufacturer and supplier of trailer, caravan, and 4x4 components, established in 1996 and headquartered in Silverton, Pretoria. The company operates in-house manufacturing across CNC lathes, Wire EDM, waterjet cutting, press brakes, welding, and laser cutting, with more than 90% of its product range locally manufactured or sourced. It serves three customer segments: individual consumers purchasing aftermarket components, commercial and business buyers, and automotive OEMs including Iveco and Nissan Freight under manufacturing partnership arrangements dating from 2005.

The firm distributes through a direct-to-consumer model that pairs a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront with a physical factory, warehouse, and retail showroom in Silverton, while also fulfilling B2B and OEM supply contracts. Its catalog spans 113+ SKUs covering trailer and caravan components, 4x4 accessories, camping, and outdoor leisure categories, with per-unit prices ranging from approximately R41.98 to R4,759.99. Manufacturing and distribution partnerships with Trailco (1996) and AL-KO (1999) anchor its commercial relationships in the trailer chassis and component market.

Roadque employs 60+ people and has been in continuous operation for 30 years. Revenue mechanics are based on direct product sales across retail, wholesale, and OEM channels with no subscription, recurring, or platform-based revenue model evident in the available information.

Name

Roadque

Legal name

Roadque

Website

https://roadque.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roadque is a South African manufacturer and supplier of trailer, caravan, and 4x4 components, founded in 1996, serving individual consumers, commercial buyers, and automotive OEMs through direct e-commerce and physical retail channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trailer and Caravan Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Retail-Auto & Home Supply Stores (5531)

akta.pro primary industry

Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD)

Keywords

• Trailer components
• Caravan accessories
• 4x4 gear
• Custom axle manufacturing
• Trailer parts retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Components): Primary revenue stream from selling trailer, caravan, and 4x4 components through e-commerce and retail store. Products include leaf springs, jockey wheels, couplers, wheel rims, and accessories. Both one-time purchases and volume sales to commercial customers.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Revenue from custom axle, bracket, and specialized fittings built to customer specifications. Manufacturing services for both individual customers and commercial clients.
3. Outdoor/Camping Gear Sales: Extended product range including camping gear, LED lighting, refrigeration, cookware, braai equipment, and 4x4 accessories sold alongside components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Roadque manufactures and sells trailer, caravan, and 4x4 components including leaf springs, jockey wheels, couplers, wheel rims, gas bottle holders, reflective safety products, and related hardware. The company operates an e-commerce store and a physical retail location in Pretoria, complemented by in-house custom manufacturing of axles, brackets, and specialized fittings. Over 90% of products are produced locally using CNC, waterjet, laser cutting, and welding capabilities.

Product overview

Roadque is a proudly South African manufacturer and supplier of trailer, caravan, and 4x4 components established in 1996. The company offers over 100 locally manufactured and imported products organized across 10 categories: Trailer Components (63 products), Jockey Wheels & Accessories (13 products), Wheel Rim (11 products), Couplers & Components (7 products), Chasis & Suspension (8 products), 4x4 Gear (9 products), and Gas Bottle & Jerry Can Holder (2 products). Their core product lines include leaf springs in various configurations (4 to 10 blades, 750kg-2000kg capacity), jockey wheels (41mm-60mm, single/double/triple wheel), wheel rims and drop rims (13"-15", multiple PCDs), and trailer couplers (750kg-2700kg, braked/unbraked). Additional offerings include reflective safety products (SABS/EC approved tape and reflectors), 7-pin electrical plugs, drop plates and slide rails for 4x4 applications, bearing kits, and caravan accessories. Over 90% of products are manufactured locally in South Africa at their Silverton, Pretoria facility, with in-house capabilities including CNC machining, waterjet cutting, press brakes, and welding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leaf Springs (4-Blade to 10-Blade) Heavy-duty trailer suspension leaf springs in 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10-blade configurations with load capacities from 750kg to 2000kg per pair and lengths of 27" and 36". Designed for South African road conditions across personal and commercial trailer applications.
• Jockey Wheels and Lifting Legs Trailer support and maneuvering components in 41mm, 48mm, and 60mm variants with single, double, and triple wheel configurations. Includes lifting legs for extended height adjustment. Priced between R 629.43 and R 1,910.87.
• Trailer Couplers (Braked and Unbraked) Towing connection components ranging from 750kg unbraked units to 2700kg brake couplers. Includes standard, lever clip-on, off-road (Rhino), and brake coupler variants with delta fit configurations. Prices from R 407.41 to R 4,759.09.
• Wheel Rims and Rim & Tyre Combos Steel wheel rims in 13" to 15" sizes with multiple PCD bolt patterns (4x100, 5x114, 5x114.3, 6x139.7, 6x140). Available as bare rims or pre-assembled rim and tyre combos. White steel construction.
• Eazy Storage Drop Rims Rubber-coated vertical wheel and rim storage solutions for workshops, garages, and warehouses. Available in 5x114 and 6x140 bolt patterns.
• Gas Bottle and Jerry Can Holders Military-style steel holders for securing 3kg gas bottles and 20-litre jerry cans on trailers, caravans, and 4x4 vehicles. Made from 3CR12 corrosion-resistant steel.
• 7-Pin Trailer Plugs (Male and Female) Electrical connectors in metal and plastic variants for transmitting lighting signals (brake lights, indicators, fog lamps) between towing vehicle and trailer.
• Reflective Tape (SABS/EC Approved) Commercial-grade reflective safety tape available in 50m rolls (per box) or 6m individual rolls. Compliant with SABS and EC (ECE 104) standards for commercial vehicle conspicuity.
• Reflectors (Amber, Clear, Red) Compact automotive safety reflectors in 65x35mm, 90x40mm sizes and round 63mm/76mm formats for vehicle and trailer visibility.
• Drop Plates (2-Hole to 8-Hole) Heavy-duty 16mm steel towbar height adjustment spacers in 2-hole, 4-hole, 6-hole, and 8-hole configurations. Includes standard and De Lux adjustable slider kits for lifted vehicles. Prices from R 118.81 to R 3,128.07.
• Slide Rails 450mm Heavy-duty 90kg-rated telescopic drawer runners for supporting and smoothly moving loads in 4x4 and utility vehicle applications. Priced at R 446.96.
• Bearing Kits Complete bearing and seal kits for trailer axle maintenance, including various sizes (KIT01 through KIT11) with different bearing and seal combinations.
• Throw-Over Catches (Adjustable) Over-centre tension latches in standard No.11 size and adjustable S/M/XL sizes for securing utility panels, canopy doors, tailgates, and caravan storage boxes.
• Trailer Hitch Balls 50mm standard hitch balls for secure towing connection between towing vehicle and trailer couplers.
• Caravan Trailer Easy Aluminium Step Spring-loaded folding aluminium entry step for caravans and trailers with automatic retraction when not in use. Features non-slip surface.
• Custom Axle and Component Manufacturing Custom-built trailer axles, brackets, and specialized fittings manufactured to customer specifications. Available for both individual consumers and commercial clients with precision manufacturing using CNC, laser cutting, and welding capabilities.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• IvecomajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Major automotive client since 2005 for whom Roadque manufactures and imports trailer components. Represents significant B2B revenue stream.
• Nissan FreightmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2005Major automotive client since 2005 for whom Roadque manufactures and imports trailer components. Represents significant B2B revenue stream.
• AL-KOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999Partnership with AL-KO from 1999 allowing Roadque to distribute a wider range of trailer products across Gauteng. This expanded their offering significantly.
• TrailcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996Original agency relationship established in 1996 as agent for Trailco in Vereeniging, supplying essential trailer components such as axles, couplers, jockey wheels and springs. This partnership marked the founding of Roadque.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CURT Group: US-based manufacturer of towing products including hitches, couplers and 4x4 accessories. Comparable product mix to Roadque's couplers, hitch balls, drop plates and 4x4 gear.
• BPW: German manufacturer of trailer axles, suspensions and braking systems supplying OEMs globally. Comparable to Roadque's in-house axle and suspension manufacturing and relevant as both a peer and potential partner for higher-capacity commercial products.
• Knott: European trailer component manufacturer specializing in couplings, overrun brakes and jockey wheels. Overlaps directly with Roadque's jockey wheel, coupler and braking product lines.
• Dexter Axle: US-based manufacturer of trailer axles, brakes and related components. Directly comparable product portfolio to Roadque's axles, leaf springs and braking components, with a much broader geographic footprint.
• AL-KO: European (German) trailer chassis and component manufacturer with global reach. AL-KO has been a Roadque distribution partner since 1999 for Gauteng and competes across multiple of the same trailer component categories (axles, brakes, couplings).
• Haldex: Global supplier of brake and air suspension systems for commercial trailers and trucks. Comparable on the braking/coupling component side of Roadque's catalog and a peer for the Iveco/Nissan Freight OEM relationships.
• Titan International: Global manufacturer of wheels, rims and undercarriage products for agricultural, construction and trailer applications. Comparable to Roadque's wheel rim offerings and broader trailer parts range.

Regional players

• Tarex: South African trailer parts and accessories retailer. Directly comparable to Roadque's D2C e-commerce plus physical store model in the same trailer/caravan aftermarket segment in South Africa.

Direct peers

• Trailer Spares 4 Africa: South African online retailer specializing in trailer spares and components. Directly comparable e-commerce-led D2C business competing for the same South African trailer parts buyer.
• Trailco: South African trailer and trailer component manufacturer. Roadque was founded in 1996 as an original agency for Trailco in Vereeniging, making Trailco a foundational channel partner and the most directly comparable competitor in the same product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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