Rhinomax Campers

What Rhinomax Campers does

Rhinomax Campers is an Australian manufacturer of premium off-road hybrid campers and caravans, founded in 2012 by Steve Punton (Managing Director) and Andy Dean (Director and Head Engineer) on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. The company operates from a single production facility and showroom in Kunda Park, QLD, hand-building every unit to individual customer specification with no mass-production line, and reports a 1,000+ member owner community built over 13+ years of deliveries. Its product range spans two categories: Performance Hybrid Campers (Renegade 12, Discovery 14, Defender 15) with pop-top roofs optimized for towability by smaller 4WDs, and Expedition Hybrid Caravans (Lost Trak 16, Lost Trak 16 Family, Lost Trak 18.5, and the flagship Vantage) with fixed roofs engineered for extended remote touring. Pricing is quote-based and falls within the Australian premium hybrid segment, typically $100,000–$200,000+ with flagship builds higher.

Name

Rhinomax Campers

Legal name

Rhinomax Campers

Website

https://rhinomaxcampers.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rhinomax Campers is an Australian manufacturer of premium, hand-built off-road hybrid campers and caravans, founded in 2012 on the Sunshine Coast. It serves Australian adventure travelers through bespoke, made-to-order builds featuring composite monocoque construction and marine-grade electrical systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-Road Hybrid Caravans and Campers

NAICS

Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing (336214)

SIC

Motor Homes (3716)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Road / 4x4 Camper Rentals (Overland Rigs) (THADAIAH)

Keywords

• Off-road hybrid campers
• Expedition caravans
• Bespoke caravan manufacturing
• Composite monocoque construction
• Australian-made campers

Headquarters

HQ city

Kunda Park

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Off-Road Hybrid Campers & Caravans: Rhinomax generates revenue through bespoke manufacturing of off-road hybrid campers and caravans. Every unit is hand-built to order with full customization. Revenue is recognized at milestone-based payment stages: Initial reservation (10%), Build commencement (10%), Final balance (80% on handover). No mass production or inventory model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rhinomax Campers designs, engineers, and hand-builds premium off-road hybrid campers and hybrid caravans at its Kunda Park, Queensland workshop. Every unit is built to bespoke customer specification across a two-range lineup of seven models (Performance and Expedition), featuring proprietary composite monocoque construction, marine-grade electrical systems, and full customisation through the Tailor Made program.

Product overview

Rhinomax Campers manufactures premium Australian-made off-road hybrid campers and caravans, hand-built to order on the Sunshine Coast since 2011. The product range consists of two main categories: Performance Hybrid Campers (Renegade 12, Discovery 14, Defender 15) featuring pop-top roofs and lightweight construction for towability, and Expedition Hybrid Caravans (Lost Trak 16, Lost Trak 16 Family, Lost Trak 18.5, Vantage) with fixed roofs for extended off-grid touring. All models are built on composite monocoque construction with Cruisemaster suspension and Victron Energy electrical systems. The Tailor Made Program enables full customization of interiors, layouts, and specifications, while the Off-Grid Sustainability Program allows scaling of power and water systems for extended remote travel. The flagship Vantage builds on the Lost Trak 18.5 platform with maximum luxury appointments and CZone automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renegade 12

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ owner community built over 13+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and primary.

• Victron EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationRhinomax standardizes Victron Energy marine-grade electrical components across all campers as of May 2025. Includes MultiPlus II inverter/chargers (2000VA Performance Range, 3000VA Expedition Range), SmartSolar MPPT regulators, and Orion XS DC-DC battery chargers. Victron's modular, field-serviceable systems with worldwide dealer network provide the reliability standard required for serious off-grid touring.
• Cruisemaster SuspensioncoreTechnology or IntegrationRhinomax fits Cruisemaster XT and ATX suspension systems as standard across all models. DO35 or DO45Plus couplings are also standard. Cruisemaster provides 40+ service centres nationwide, Bosch ABS/TSC/ESC integration capability, and field-proven reliability. This partnership ensures off-road capability and nationwide serviceability for Rhinomax owners.
• Off Grid OutfittersprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial NSW authorized dealer for Rhinomax. Provides expert sales consultation, camper fit-out advice based on specific tow vehicle requirements, and ongoing owner support from Campbelltown, NSW showroom. Represents Rhinomax at Newcastle Caravan Lifestyle Expo and other NSW events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Patriot Campers: Australian off-road camper and expedition vehicle manufacturer with strong adventure-touring brand. Comparable to Rhinomax on premium off-road positioning, expedition capability, and engineered-to-order build philosophy.
• MDC Campers: Australian manufacturer specializing in off-road hybrid camper trailers and caravans. Direct competitor to Rhinomax in the towable off-road hybrid category with overlapping customer segments of couples and family adventurers.
• Kimberley Kampers: Queensland-based manufacturer of off-road hybrid pop-top campers and caravans. Closely comparable to Rhinomax on product architecture (hybrid pop-top), off-road capability focus, and Australian-made bespoke positioning.
• Track Trailer: South Australian maker of off-road expedition trailers including the popular Tvan. Comparable to Rhinomax's expedition-grade Lost Trak and Vantage models on off-road hybrid platform and remote-touring customer base.
• Lotus Caravans: Queensland-based premium caravan manufacturer with strong off-road and touring range. Comparable to Rhinomax on Australian-made premium positioning and bespoke build quality for adventure-focused buyers.
• Black Series Campers: Australian-designed off-road hybrid camper and caravan brand with aluminum/composite construction. Directly comparable to Rhinomax on off-road hybrid product, premium materials positioning, and engineered expedition builds.
• AOR Campers: Australian manufacturer of off-road hybrid campers and caravans built for remote touring. Directly comparable to Rhinomax in product category (towable off-road hybrids), target customer (serious expedition travelers), and bespoke build model.
• Conqueror Australia: South African/Australian manufacturer of off-road caravans built for rugged terrain. Directly comparable to Rhinomax on expedition hybrid caravan category, heavy-duty off-road suspensions, and remote-touring customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Jayco: Australia's largest caravan, camper, and RV manufacturer with broad product portfolio across entry-level to premium. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Australian RV market, though Jayco operates at mass-production scale rather than Rhinomax's bespoke hand-built niche.

Others

• Cruisemaster Suspension: Australian manufacturer of independent air and coil suspensions for heavy-duty trailers and caravans. Directly comparable as Rhinomax's standard suspension supplier across the entire range and a key component of its off-road capability narrative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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