Dealers stock up on Auto-Trail

Expect to see more British motorhomes on Australian roads soon, with Auto-Trail dealers in Sydney and Adelaide recently stumping up for $7million worth of new imported stock -- or around 45 motorhomes.

On a recent visit down under, joint director of Auto-Trail UK, Stuart Turpin signed an initial deal worth $2million with John Munro, director of Auto-Trail’s new South Australian dealer, Camperagent.

While the Sydney RV Group in Penrith, has committed to an order of 2015 Auto-Trail motorhomes valued at $5million.

Darren Nye, director of Queensland-based Elite RV which has been the official distributor of Auto-Trail motorhomes and Elddis caravans since mid-2012, said the two bulk orders were a sign of confidence in the Auto-Trail brand.??

“With over 30 years manufacturing experience, Auto-Trail are the UK’s leading luxury motorhome manufacturer building a staggering 1500 coachbuilt motorhomes per year.  That’s more than all of the Australian manufacturers combined,” Nye said.

“Built using cutting edge construction techniques, Auto-Trail (motorhomes) come backed with an industry leading 10 year body integrity and water Ingress warranty, two year Fiat warranty and two year commercial grade roadside sssist,” he said.

In Australia, the Fiat Ducato-based, UK-built motorhomes are currently available in five models and a variety of layouts, priced from $129,000 for the entry-level Auto-Trail EKS to the latest Scout SB with twin single beds from $171,500.

As well as recently becoming the exclusive South Australian dealer for Auto-Trail and Elddis, Nye said Camperagent will “soon be moving into its new multi-million dollar RV Exhibition Centre, which promises to be one of the most modern and impressive showrooms in Australia”.

He said Auto-Trail motorhomes will also soon be available in Western Australia at a new dealer, joining Auto-Trail outlets in the five eastern states.