Trusted.
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For more than a decade, Australia’s leading caravan and camper trailer publications have been independently reviewing, launching and recommending MDC. Here’s the full record.
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YEARS OF COVERAGE
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RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
AUG 2026
MDC Explorer FF Limited Edition brings off-road camping back to basics
“At $21,990, MDC’s latest limited-edition camper proves you don’t necessarily need a massive budget to get properly off the beaten track….”
AUG 2026
New Chapter For MDC Explorer Camper Trailer
“Some camper trailer models come and go. Others become part of a company’s story. For MDC, the Explorer camper trailer is one such model and it’s just been overhauled…”
AUG 2026
EYE-CATCHING SANDY TAUPE CAMPER PRICED FROM $22K
“MDC has given one of its most popular tent trailer models a fresh new look for 2026 buyers, with the release of a new limited-edition variant of its Explorer FF forward-fold camper.”
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2026
AUG 2026
MDC Explorer FF Limited Edition brings off-road camping back to basics
“At $21,990, MDC’s latest limited-edition camper proves you don’t necessarily need a massive budget to get properly off the beaten track….”
AUG 2026
New Chapter For MDC Explorer Camper Trailer
“Some camper trailer models come and go. Others become part of a company’s story. For MDC, the Explorer camper trailer is one such model and it’s just been overhauled…”
AUG 2026
EYE-CATCHING SANDY TAUPE CAMPER PRICED FROM $22K
“MDC has given one of its most popular tent trailer models a fresh new look for 2026 buyers, with the release of a new limited-edition variant of its Explorer FF forward-fold camper.”
JULY 2026
BUILDING BETTER CARAVANS WITH TUSON & MDC
“The difference between good and great comes down to what’s built in from the start.
That’s why quality manufacturers like MDC choose Tuson for sway control – the result is more stable towing, greater confidence on the road, and a better experience for their customers.”
JUN 2026
MDC TAKES OFF-GRID ADVENTURE FURTHER WITH NEW 48V XT MK4 CARAVAN RANGE
“Building on the success of MDC’s XT MKIII range, the new XT MK4 range has been reimagined around a fully integrated, high-efficiency 48V off-grid platform, giving customers more usable power, more comfort and more confidence…”
JUN 2026
MDC XT MK4 LAUNCHED WITH 48V POWER
“Market Direct Campers has re-developed its XT offroad range around a 48V electrical system. Introducing the all-new MDC XT MK4. This is not just a cosmetic upgrade…”
JUN 2026
MDC joins 48V off-grid caravan brigade
“MDC XT MK4 caravan and pop-top range that made its debut at this week’s Queensland Caravan Supershow comes standard with a Projecta 48V 210Ah (10.8kWh) chassis-mounted lithium battery bank…”
APR 2026
MDC updates Forte SR budget caravan range
“MDC has revealed details of its updated Forte SR hardtop caravan range, ahead of its official unveiling at the NSW Caravan, Camping & Holiday Supershow later this month…”
APR 2026
MDC Forte SR Series 2 Launched
“MDC Campers and Caravans (MDC) has launched the Forte SR Series 2 caravan range, representing a major evolution in its popular line-up…”
APR 2026
MDC launches the all-new Forte SR Series 2 on-road caravan range
“Following the breakout success of the original Forte SR range launched in June 2024, MDC Campers and Caravans (MDC) has returned with an ambitious evolution: the MDC Forte SR Series 2….”
MAR 2026
How I went to buy an Australian caravan but ended up with a cheaper Chinese one
While initially committed to buying Australian-made, the couple selected MDC after local alternatives could not match its specifications and price.
2025
DEC 2025
Market Direct Group: Aussie-designed and founder-tested
“With almost 20 years of experience behind it, Queensland’s MDG has found the sweet spot in the Australian RV industry, blending Aussie design and testing…”
OCT 2025
Cheap as chips new MDC pop-top goes on sale
“Around 2020 we did have a Forbes 11TB (triple bunk) in the line-up, but this new model is a very different design focused on couples who want a compact off-road hybrid with full features…”
OCT 2025
Is this the country’s best value off-road hybrid caravan?
“MDC has just launched what could be one of the smartest buys in the hybrid caravan market. The Forbes 11 hybrid caravan is a compact off-roader that won’t break the bank…”
OCT 2025
MDC Launches Forbes 11 Hybrid
“MDC has always been about bringing big adventure within reach. The Forbes 11 captures everything people love about the Forbes range – strength, comfort, and value – but in a lighter, more agile package…”
OCT 2025
MDC launches the all-new Forbes 11 Hybrid Offroad Caravan
“MDC is taking things up a notch with the release of the Forbes 11 Hybrid Offroad Caravan — a compact, SUV-friendly powerhouse that proves great things really do come in small packages…”
SEP 2025
Market Direct Group teams up with Coastal Caravans in Tasmania
“Tasmanian travellers have new caravan options on their doorstep, with Market Direct Group (MDG) partnering with long-running local dealership Coastal Caravans…”
MAR 2025
Is the MDC XT10E the best value hybrid van in the game?
“Hybrid campers are rad. They have all of the modernity, convenience and comfort of a caravan while still being small and nimble enough to be towed to remote campsites well and truly off the beaten track…”
MAR 2025
MDC Forte 9+ review: We take MDC’s smallest hybrid for a run
“The MDC Forte 9+ is a hybrid squarely aimed at budget-conscious couples who want a lighting quick set-up and pull-down for both short and longer trips into the bush…”
JAN 2025
GoRV's Greatest Vans 2024!
“If MDC’s brand new XT19HRT, a tandem-axle offroader, is anything to go by, MDC has come a very long way. In short, this 19-footer was much more than anything I expected…”
2024
DEC 2024
Meet the Forte SR22 CLUB – MDC’s largest caravan yet
“MDC has gone big with the release of its brand-new 22ft on-road caravan – the Forte SR22 CLUB. This latest addition joins the popular Forte SR Series..”
SEP 2024
Caravan Review: MDC Forte SR14
“The Forte SR Series by MDC promises something for all needs. We hitched up the 14ft single-axle SR14 to find out more…”
SEP 2024
MDC launches big new 22ft on-road caravan
“The new Forte SR22 CLUB is the eighth and largest model in MDC’s recently released on-road caravan range and priced from $79,990…”
AUG 2024
MDC Forte SR19 2024 Review
“MDC Forte SR19; a large two to three-berth caravan that’s set up for comfortable touring but comes with a number of features you don’t normally expect on a van with a base price of $64,990…”
JUN 2024
The Explorer FF Packs the Most Punch-for-Dollar
“Ladies and gentlemen, I think I’ve found it: the world’s most rugged and downright cheap camper trailer and Australia’s MDC is responsible for the whole thing…”
JUN 2024
MDC releases new on-road Forte SR range
“After recently releasing their latest off-road campers and caravans, MDC have also just casually gone ahead and released an entirely new range of road-going caravans – the MDC Forte SR Series…”
MAY 2024
MDC launches new lightweight touring caravans
“Big-selling caravan and camper importer MDC is hoping to grab an even bigger slice of the Australian RV market, with the launch of a new range of lightweight touring caravans…”
APR 2024
Caravan Review: MDC XT19HRT Offroad Warrior!
“If MDC’s brand new XT19HRT, a tandem-axle offroader, is anything to go by, this manufacturer has come a very long way. In short, this 19-footer was much more than anything I expected…”
MAR 2024
MDC makes going off-grid easy in their new ACPLUS MKIII range
“What was once an entry-level brand has become a high-quality player in the touring space, and their new MDC ACPLUS MKIII range is the next step in the company’s, and dare I say entire market segment’s, evolution…”
MAR 2024
MDC unveils their smallest caravan yet – the Forte 9+
“The Forte 9+ is a hybrid off-road pop-top caravan that’s lighter and smaller than any previous MDC model. This of course, makes it ideal for those who don’t want the expense of upgrading their 4WD…”
MAR 2024
MDC Forbes 12+ review: Part 2
“It’s a pleasure to tow, is off-road capable, well-built, works well as an office and camping base, and hasn’t caused me any trouble. If it was written off I’d buy another for sure, and have recommended the brand…”
MAR 2024
MDC Forbes 12+ review: Part 1
“The first of a two-part series. Choosing a travel trailer is a difficult task as there’s so much ever-changing choice and it’s hard to figure out your own tradeoffs. For me, a hybrid…”
MAR 2024
Could these new MDC caravans be the kings of off-road hybrids?
“Launched at Melbourne Leisurefest on October 6, 2022, their new AusRV XL MKII range looks to build on this success with a host of great upgrades…”
JAN 2024
MDC ramps up 2024 off-grid caravan range
“After releasing details of its latest and greatest new MKIII range in late-2023, production versions of the new 2024 16ft and 19ft MKIII ACPLUS off-road caravans will break cover in Newcastle…”
2023
DEC 2023
MDC heads further off the grid
“Big-selling RV importer MDC is extending its move into the growing off-grid caravan market, with a new range of 13ft to 19ft models with enhanced off-grid capabilities set to hit the roads in 2024…”
OCT 2023
New $100K 19ft MDC caravan arrives
“Brisbane-based importer MDC is releasing a new top-spec 19ft luxury off-grid caravan that will be priced from $99,990…”
OCT 2023
MDC Forte 9+ 2023 Review
“Released earlier this year, the Forte 9+ joins the MDC range as the smallest and cheapest offering in its off-road pop-top caravan range, at just 4.5m long and 2.3m wide overall…”
OCT 2023
Introducing the Latest MDC Hybrid Van - Forte 9+
“The Forte 9+ will redefine the way you experience the great outdoors, as this hybrid camper effortlessly blends comfort, style and offroad capability at an unbelievable price…”
SEP 2023
MDC unveils smallest pop-top hybrid
“The new Forte 9+ hybrid camper is the smallest and cheapest hybrid caravan in the MDC range, with pricing for the 1400kg Tare couple’s camper starting at $34,990…”
JUN 2023
MDC launches two new compact hybrids
“Big-selling budget camper brand MDC has added two new compact 10ft (body length) pop-top hybrid models to its growing range of imported off-road caravans…”
MAY 2023
AUSRV's Freshest Camper Has It All and Costs Much Less Than You Think
“This bugger is a pop-top camper, only revealing its true abilities once you reach your destination. And don’t worry; you’ll make it there with no issues…”
MAY 2023
XT10E Lays Down the Law for a Camper Done Right
“If you have any idea how folks do off-grid and off-road living in Australia, then you may have some idea of what to expect from the XT10E. But this is the 15-Year Edition, so expect a tad more than you’re used to..”
MAY 2023
Camper Trailer of the Year 2023 - MDC AUSRV XL15E MKII
“Bloody hell, what a way to come back to Camper Trailer of the Year! MDC used to be a regular and always did well with their simple folding campers but this year what they brought was wildly different…”
MAR 2023
MDC launches new off-grid family caravan
“Priced from $89,990, the new MDC XT17HRT Family model is a full-height van with inside sleeping for up to five family members, an inside and outside kitchen…”
MAR 2023
MDC release new XT caravan range
“Feature-packed extension of 17-foot XT17 family sleeps five, with internal/external cooking, increased solar/battery capacity and more…”
2022
DEC 2022
New Off-road Hybrid Range for MDC
“This new generation of offroad hybrid caravans have been through a full year of testing and development and feature a comprehensive list of safety and comfort upgrades and inclusions with a build quality beyond what the market segment is used to seeing in this price range…”
SEP 2022
MDC updates AUSRV hybrid caravan range
“Fresh from displaying its latest 15 Anniversary models at the 2022 Queensland Supershow, Brisbane-based MDC is set to rip the covers off its updated AUSRV XL MKII hybrid caravan range at the Melbourne Leisurefest show at the Sandown Racecourse on October 6-9…”
JUN 2022
MDC launches 15th anniversary models
“MDC has launched a new 15 Year Anniversary Edition XT Caravan model range at this year’s 2022 Queensland Caravan & Camping Supershow…”
MAR 2022
REVIEWED: MDC CRUIZER HIGHSIDE FORWARD FOLD
“I tried to break it… but couldn’t It’s amazing what $20K can get you in a camper. It sounded too good to be true so I tried to break it over a couple of weekends. One at the beach and…”
2021
SEP 2021
Camper importer gets industry 'seal of approval'
“MDC Campers has become the first RV importer to obtain RVMAP accreditation from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia…”
SEP 2021
MDC Now RVMAP-Accredited
“MDC has become the first offroad camper trailer and hybrid caravan importer to obtain RVMAP accreditation from Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA)…”
2020
APR 2020
MDC releases $13,000 bush camper
“Big-selling Queensland camper importer MDC has hopped on the hardcore, stubby tent trailer bandwagon with a new Mod Box model that starts from just $12,990…”
FEB 2020
MDC slashes hybrid pop-top pricing
“The latest Chinese-built AusRV Titan 12 off-road pop-top camper was advertised at $49,990 – or $30,000 less than the locally-built version was selling for in 2018…”
2019
OCT 2019
MDC launches first toy hauler camper
“Top-selling imported brand MDC has officially released its first toy hauler camper, designed for families who like to take their motorized toys with them on holidays…”
OCT 2019
MDC Forbes 12+ 2019 Review
“Introduced in early-2019, the MDC Forbes 12+ is the smallest model in MDC’s Forbes range of off-road, single axle hybrid pop-top campers, which also includes the bigger three-berth Forbes 13+ and five-berth Forbes 15+…”
JUL 2019
MDC releases first powered pop-top
“MDC continues its rapid roll out of new hybrid camper models, with the Queensland-based outfit recently releasing its first hard-walled camper with a power-operated pop-top roof….”
2018
DEC 2018
MDC Cruizer Highside AFS 2018 Review
“MDC Campers is one of the latest to come on board, with the power mechanism becoming optional on its already high-spec Cruizer Highside camper earlier this year…”
JUN 2018
MDC Robson: Super-Extended Review
“Arriving in Sydney, we decided that the best way to help our international guests beat the previous night’s lack of sleep was to stay outdoors and stay active. A day trip to the Blue Mountains ticked the boxes…”
APR 2018
Tested: AusRV Centurion
“AusRV’s new Centurion is different. Its forward-folding hard floor bed sits above the A-frame when deployed, meaning that it occupies no more real estate when unpacked than the ground the trailer sits on…”
FEB 2018
2018 CTOTY: MDC XT12
“Thanks to a good track record at previous CTOTY events, our judges were keen to see the offerings from MDC this year and as usual, there was plenty to take in…”
FEB 2018
2018 CTOTY: MDC Robson XTT
“Rugged and ready, the MDC Robson XTT impressed the judges with its extensive living space and room for sleeping six. This made the Robson a substantial chunk of camper, but as noted by our astute crew, some smart decisions with bodywork and frame materials means it saves on weight…”
FEB 2018
2018 CTOTY: MDC Explorer Forward Fold
“When our judges cast their eyes over the MDC Explorer Forward Fold at Mt Warning, they were impressed by the features that came standard with the camper. What was even more impressive though, was the solid structural build of the base trailer…”
JAN 2018
MDC Explorer Forward Fold: Review
“Two years ago MDC hit upon a recipe for success with their Venturer rear fold camper. It won Camper Trailer of the Year’s budget category in 2016 and backed it up the following year with even more features to win again. The result, not surprisingly, was great sales success…”
JAN 2018
First look: AusRV Titan
“What makes the Titan particularly interesting is that it tackles the opposite end of the market to the Chinese-built MDC range that are finished off only a few metres away in the same large Brisbane factory…”
JAN 2018
AL-KO's Best Aussie Vans 2017: Intro, Part 2
“MDC are a market leader in many segments of caravans and campers and with global partnerships and semi-offshore manufacture, they offer great value and clever design but it was the newcomer that took the gong…”
JAN 2018
AL-KO's Best Aussie Vans 2017: AUSRV Finke Review
“I’m definitely a fan of the AusRV Finke. Its overall design is a refreshing take on the average family touring caravan, and I reckon it offers the perfect combination of value, performance and comfort. One thing that really stands out to me is the fact that the Finke is a true semi offroad caravan…”
JAN 2018
AusRV takes on Patriot
“Big brands beware! Fledgling Queensland manufacturer AusRV is ramping up its Brisbane-based operation for a major sales push in 2018, with new caravan and camper models and new senior management to thrust the brand from niche into the mainstream…”
2017
DEC 2017
2017 BAV: MDC XT12 Caravan
“The lightweight MDC XT12 2018 is ready for action offroad, but the long list of comforts and $40K+ price tag are what earned it a second look at Caravan World’s Best Aussie Vans program for 2017…”
DEC 2017
2017 BAV: AusRV Byfield XT
“Only months before, new kid AusRV impressed us with the Byfield All Terrain, a striking all-roader sporting a fibreglass body working in tandem with the chassis for optimal strength on our national park tracks…”
OCT 2017
AusRV Wollemi
“A good, well-thought-out design, quality materials, a high level of standard equipment and a keen price does it for many travelers who plan to spend quality time on the bitumen, rather than off it…”
OCT 2017
MDC XT12-HR
“We have just reviewed MDC’s latest full-height XT12-HR off-road caravan – an RV that costs around one third of that price and, on paper, ticks most of the same boxes…”
SEP 2017
MDC Robson XTT Review
“With a troop of six kids and a love for the outdoors, the new Robson XTT is the exact kind of camper Steve would have loved, and it’s immediately obvious the rest of the MDC crew have put their hearts and souls into the twin-fold beast…”
SEP 2017
AUSRV Byfield All Terrain: Review
“The Byfield boasts a full-length 150x50mm galvanised chassis, and AL-KO Enduro Cross Country trailing arm coil spring suspension. That’s another nod to local manufacturing as AL-KO’s suspension is designed and tested in Australia for harsh local conditions…”
AUG 2017
Live life to the Fullest With The New MDC Robson XTT
“The Robson XTT performed flawlessly both on and offroad, never feeling unwieldy or imposing. Off-road the Robson XTT was surprisingly nimble considering its size…”
AUG 2017
AUSRV Byfield All Terrain has solid style
“We dragged the van through the river, across untold river rocks and up onto a gravelly island. The combo of a tow vehicle with all the chutzpah we needed, and the van with its local-made chassis and suspension seemed to handle the rough and tumble of the drive…”
JUL 2017
MDC XT12 Review
“When you think about it, a camper trailer is a bit like the ultimate escape plan. It lets us hitch up and knick off at a moment’s notice and, if you’ve got something like the XT12 from MDC, you can do it with a fair bit of comfort, too…”
JUL 2017
AUSRV Finke: Review
“I was excited to see the AUSRV Finke, as I am to see a new caravan manufacturer trying something a bit different. And MDC’s camper trailer heritage made me even more curious…”
JUN 2017
Hit the Road in Style With MDC's Impressive XT12
“One thing the team at MDC do very well is add plenty of value in terms of quality accessories to their campers, and this one is no exception. The solar system and 300AH worth of batteries were the big winners for me…”
JUN 2017
New kid on the block AusRV Finke
“Stepping into the Finke reveals a layout that looks very familiar but at the same time refreshingly different because of the build style used for the cabinetry work and also the interior colours…”
JUN 2017
MDC hybrid undercuts rivals
“MDC has thrown the gauntlet down to
rivals in the micro-hybrid off-road market
by offering its new 12ft full-height shower-toilet caravan for just $34,990 at the Queensland Caravan & Touring Supershow…”
APR 2017
AusRV targets families in Sydney
“Brisbane-based importer/manufacturer MDC is adding five new models to it
locally-built AusRV full height caravan range
, with two making their public debut at the NSW Caravan & Camping Show at Rosehill Racecourse…”
APR 2017
Reviewed: MDC Campers Jackson Forward Fold
“MDC’s latest forward-fold camper surprised the hell out of me. First impressions make a difference and, as part of MDC’s Luxurious Touring Series range, the Jackson Forward Fold camper looks impressive…”
FEB 2017
AusRV Byfield
“Despite its ‘new kid’ look, the AusRV is based on many years of experience. AusRV’s parent company MDC obviously has a pretty good idea of what Australians want, as founder Vaughan Hindley estimates it has sold around 20,000 imported RVs…”
FEB 2017
2017 CTOTY: MDC Cape York Venturer
“When I was judging the MDC Cape York 10th Anniversary Edition Venturer, the thought bouncing in my bonce was that this is a hell of a lot of trailer for under 25 big ones…”
FEB 2017
AusRV debuts at Newcastle
“Australia’s newest RV nameplate will debut at the Newcastle Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo from February 9-12, with AusRV currently adding finishing touches to its first Brisbane-built models…”
2016
DEC 2016
MDC launches Aussie caravan range
“MDC is about to cement its place as one of Australia’s top five RV companies with a major expansion that will culminate in a new range of locally-built caravans and, later, pop-tops and motorhomes….”
NOV 2016
MDC improves popular Cruizer forward-fold slide
“As part of its new Expedition Series of camper trailers, MDC has launched the Cruizer FF Slide. The hard floor Cruizer is easy to set up and comes with all the advantages of a hard-floor camper…”
OCT 2016
EXCLUSIVE: MDC buys out Aussie-made Camel Campers
“MDC managing director Vaughan Hindley said the investment by MDC will create a “one-stop-shop” where enthusiasts can choose a camper that “resonates with them,”…”
SEP 2016
MDC XT-17T Review
“Introducing MDC’s all-new XT-17T hybrid. This innovative new design adds in a whole swag of features like the external kitchen for that real-world camping experience. Time we dig a little deeper, I reckon…”
AUG 2016
New MDC offroader on show at the Fraser Coast Home Show
“In terms of luxury, offroaders won’t go without with internal appointments including ensuite facilities, a three-burner stove, a four-person luxury dinette with drop-down table and flip-up footrests plus MDC’s fully-featured external roll-out 304-grade steel kitchen…”
JAN 2018
CTOTY 2016: MDC Venturer Cape York Edition
“MDC has built the Venturer LT (Cape York Edition) to be a totally self-sufficient, go-absolutely-anywhere camper, jam-packed with just about every gizmo and gadget you could think of but, more amazingly…”
2015
DEC 2015
MDC Cruizer Slide: Video review
“The all-new Cruizer Slide from MDC has landed! The Cruizer Slide is part of MDC’s new Expedition range of campers and, geez, talk about having the whole kit and caboodle. This thing offers more value for money than a free hunk of gold…”
2014
DEC 2014
Market Direct Campers Xtreme Terrain XT-10: Review
“The Xtreme Terrain XT-10 offroad caravan is the latest model in Market Direct Campers’ extensive product arsenal. It’s part of MDC’s new Expedition series of offroad vans, and is claimed to have been field tested in the most extreme terrains Australia has to offer…”
MAR 2014
Best camper trailers: MDC Aussie Nomad review
“MDC’s motto should be “you get a lot more than you bargain for”, especially after taking a tour of its Aussie Nomad. If you are in the market for a trailer to take the family and all the kids’ friends away for an all-in holiday then this is the trailer that will house the lot…”
2013
DEC 2013
CTOTY 2014: Market Direct Campers Step-Through
“The Step-Through from Market Direct Campers (MDC) will strongly appeal to families looking for an affordable yet comfortable entry into the camper trailer world. The first thing that strikes you about the Step-Through is the huge floor space…”
