Summit Vans unveils Bamboo Basecamp campervan based on Mercedes Sprinter AWD 2025

Mountain Trail RV from North Albury, Australia, has won the Caravan of the Year award from Caravan World magazine for its Paragon 6.4 model, priced at AUD 280,000. The company also received the 2026 best build quality award. The caravans feature heavy-duty shock absorbers and a monocoque design, built to withstand rough outback roads like the Gibb River Road. Production is fully in-house: the firm manufactures chassis, suspension, cabinets, and bodies from raw materials, employing around 50 staff.

Over 30 residents of the Five Ways Caravan Park in Melbourne's south-east must vacate by August 25 due to site redevelopment. Victoria's Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and Kingston City Council are providing support, including housing options and removalist funding. The owner has submitted a planning application for a residential village with 56 moveable dwellings and a two-storey communal building with 5 apartments.

Michael Terry, battling jaw cancer, received an eviction notice from Ingenia Holidays Lake Macquarie, requiring him to vacate by June 30. He paid $40,000 upfront for a five-year stay but may lose about $12,000 due to early departure. Supporters challenge the notice's legality, arguing Terry is a permanent resident, not a casual visitor, and thus entitled to stronger tenant protections under permanent resident laws.

On May 10, the China (Jiaxing)-Australia Economic and Trade Promotion Conference was held in Melbourne. Jin Geely RV, a key enterprise from Tongxiang, participated, with founder Miao Xuezhong signing a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with Australian dealer Green RV. The event featured speeches from Chinese Consulate in Melbourne and Melbourne City Council officials. Jin Geely RV was highlighted as a successful case of Chinese investment in Australia.

Private equity group BGH Capital increased its takeover offer for Tourism Holdings Limited by nearly 35%. The campervan rental operator downgraded its full-year profit forecast, citing higher fuel costs that reduced demand from grey nomads and backpackers. The Trouchet brothers, founders of the Apollo brand, joined the BGH consortium after their earlier bid was rejected in June 2025.

The Dolphins rugby club has announced a two-year partnership with Nomadic Off-Road Campers, making the company an official partner. As part of the deal, a pop-top camper will be the main prize for members of The 100 Club loyalty program who attend all home games in the 2026 season. The camper will also be displayed at the stadium on game days, and exclusive offers will be available to club members.