Our History

Evernew Caravans Are Built Different. Evernew Caravans has been manufacturing caravans since 1968 and we’ve learned a few things along the way.

A FAMILY BUSINESS FROM THE BEGINNING

In 1963, Bruce Bailey, aged just 19, joined his father in selling new caravans from the front yard of their rented Heidelberg Heights property.

They had no idea that more than 50 years later, the Evernew name would be one of Australia’s most loved and renowned caravan brands.

“My father had been in the car industry for many years since the War and was close to early retirement,” Bruce recalled, as we talked in his unpretentious, window-surrounded office. “He had started a business called Evernew Autos in the late 1950s, but with the growing interest in caravans in the early 1960s, he saw a new opportunity that would also allow me to get a start in business.”

Initially, the pair started the company by purchasing brand-new caravans with plywood sides and aluminium roofs from a local Heidelberg manufacturer, branding them ‘Evernew,’ and selling them to eager purchasers for approximately £300 (pounds) – the equivalent of $600 – from their rented home on Bell Street.

By the late 1960s, the caravan industry was thriving, but when the company supplying him with new caravans got into trouble, Bruce decided to manufacture his own under the Evernew brand, which had gained a loyal following. Caravans were mostly made from unpainted silver aluminium back then, but the first Evernew caravans – built in leased workshops in Heidelberg in the early 1970s – were finished in white, making them stand out from the crowd.

The introduction of the pop-top caravan, new materials and the availability of a broader range of comfort features in the 1980s broadened the caravanning public’s options and helped the industry recover, but Evernew chose to remain a custom builder.

From One Family To Another

When Bruce decided to retire in 2017, a new path was paved for Evernew Caravans with a fresh face at the helm.

Though Bruce remained a familiar presence until his retirement, Dani Bib, with his experience in the motor vehicle industry, saw an opportunity to build a business for his family with Evernew Caravans.Having always been a family business, with significant contributions from Bruce, his son-in-law Darren, and daughters Amanda and Leanne, it was important to Dani that the change in ownership not lose sight of this legacy..

He, along with his wife, two sons, and daughter-in-law, took over the Evernew brand with the intention of providing a modern perspective to the caravan market while preserving the quality that Evernew had always stood for.

This process began with a new, contemporary logo that pays tribute to the brand's roots while still identifying it as a forward-thinking company. Evernew Caravans began the process of re-aligning the brand with a fresh perspective, retaining the elements that made it so special in the first place.

Evernew Caravans has focused on a constant stream of improvements to vans whilst retaining the traditional crafted elements that makes an Evernew Caravan so beloved. With their sleek designs, robust materials, and modern amenities, Evernew Caravans delivers a caravan series that  captures the true spirit of travel & adventure and is made to go the distance.

Our Commitment To Quality

Evernew’s level of quality is one that a wide range of Australian customers trust. Our caravans have been all across Australia, receiving nothing but positive feedback.

Every component is checked regularly in our workshop during the manufacturing process to ensure that the highest possible standard is achieved.

Each journey consists of several stages, from placing an order to obtaining the chassis, building the walls to attaching the frame, choosing colours to finalising the delivery. Each step closer to the finish line is photographed and communicated to our customers. It should come as no surprise to anyone that caravans can have a hard life, even if they never see a corrugated road.

Wear and tear are inevitable, so regular maintenance is vital for keeping your Evernew Caravan in top condition. This is not only important for safety, but it will also help keep future repair expenses to a minimum. This is something we are happy to help you with.