At Market Direct Group (MDG), we’ve always believed that great caravans and campers aren’t built in boardrooms. They’re built on dirt roads, corrugations, campsites and countless kilometres of real-world travel.
For almost 20 years, we’ve been designing and delivering Australian-designed campers, hybrids and caravans that balance durability, innovation and value. Every model we produce is shaped by experience, tested in tough conditions (by us!), and refined with one clear purpose: to help Australians travel further, more comfortably, and to Escape with Confidence.
From a Garage Idea to an Australian RV Leader
MDG’s journey began back in 2005, when founder Vaughan Hindley spotted a clear gap in the Australian camping market. At the time, travellers were forced to choose between basic camper trailers or expensive, overbuilt alternatives. Vaughan believed there was a better way.
Starting with just $5,000 and an online camping accessories store run from his garage in Queensland, Vaughan laid the foundations for what would become Market Direct Group. By 2007, we were importing and selling soft-floor camper trailers directly to Australian customers, cutting out unnecessary overheads while focusing on quality and functionality.
As Australian travellers’ needs evolved, so did we.
Pioneering Change in the Camper and Caravan Industry
Comfort, convenience and offroad capability soon became non-negotiables for Aussie adventurers. In response, we transitioned from soft-floor campers to hard-floor designs, and in 2013, we made industry history by launching Australia’s first hybrid offroad caravan designed locally and manufactured through a trusted international partner.
That innovation-first mindset has never left us.
Nearly two decades on, Market Direct Group has delivered more than 40,000 campers and caravans across Australia. What began as a small garage operation has grown into one of the country’s largest camper and caravan businesses, with:
- 10 company-owned and dealer locations across Australia
- An additional 10 outlets in the United States
- A national workforce of over 150 staff
- Headquarters in Brisbane, with assembly facilities in Brisbane and Perth
Every model we produce is still designed by Aussies, for Aussies.
Built from Experience
Despite our growth, one thing hasn’t changed — our hands-on approach.
Vaughan remains deeply involved in the business as Managing Director, personally testing new campers and caravans across Australia and the United States. From remote tracks to family trips, he uses the same models our customers tow, camp in and rely on.
This real-world testing feeds directly back into our design and engineering teams. It ensures innovation at MDG is driven by experience, not theory, and that every improvement has a practical purpose.
It’s this culture of hands-on testing and continuous feedback that shapes everything we build.
Designed to Go Further
Market Direct Group proudly owns and operates multiple camper and caravan brands designed for different styles of travel.
MDC Campers & Caravans
Our original and core brand, MDC Campers and Caravans, offers a wide range of options, from entry-level camper trailers through to full-height offroad caravans and the Forte SR range for on-road touring.
MDC USA
In 2021, we expanded internationally with MDC USA, bringing Australian-designed campers to the North American market. Based out of an assembly facility in California, MDC USA adapts our proven designs for northern hemisphere travel conditions.
Gold Class Caravans
Launched in May 2025, Gold Class Caravans represents our premium offering. With Luxe Class touring models and Adventure Class offroad caravans, Gold Class is designed for travellers who want refined comfort without sacrificing capability. Multiple layouts cater to couples and families alike, all built on the same proven MDG foundations.
Engineered for Australian Conditions
No matter the badge on the side, every MDG camper, hybrid and caravan is engineered with Australian conditions in mind.
Key features across our range include:
- Reinforced steel chassis
- Aluminium frames and composite flooring
- Independent offroad suspension
- High-spec inclusions as standard
- Lifetime chassis warranty on offroad models
These aren’t marketing buzzwords, they’re practical design decisions made to handle corrugations, remote tracks and long-distance touring.
Transparent Manufacturing, Proven Partnerships
We’re upfront about how our campers and caravans are built.
All design, engineering and product development is completed in Australia by our experienced in-house team. Manufacturing is carried out through a single, long-term international partner we’ve worked with for more than a decade.
This partnership gives us access to advanced manufacturing technology, skilled labour and dedicated testing facilities where components and complete units undergo fatigue, stress, UV, corrosion and pressure testing.
Once manufacturing is complete, every unit returns to Australia for final assembly, inspection and certification at our Brisbane and Perth facilities, ensuring local oversight and compliance.
Industry-Leading Quality and Accreditation
Our commitment to quality is backed by industry-first achievements.
Market Direct Group was:
- The first RV importer in Australia to achieve ISO 9001 certification, meeting international quality management standards
- The first offroad camper and hybrid importer to gain full RVMAP accreditation across all facilities
RVMAP accreditation includes rigorous audits covering Australian Design Rules (ADR), payloads, critical weights and safety compliance — giving our customers confidence in every journey.
Proudly Australian Owned, Backed by Real Support
Being Australian owned means standing behind what we build.
We operate in-house customer support and warranty teams and provide ongoing education through MDC Masterclass – an extensive online library covering operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and DIY tips.
Beyond that, our owner community plays a huge role in shaping future models. Feedback from real travellers, real trips and real conditions feeds directly back into our product development process.
Focused on the Road Ahead.
After 20 years in the Australian RV industry, Market Direct Group remains guided by the same principles we started with: practical design, honest value, and products built for real-world travel.
We don’t just design campers and caravans — we live the lifestyle they’re built for!
