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NEW: cargo storage area!

Great news for caravanners - Winjana RV has added a large cargo storage area to their 5th wheeler vans. The cargo area is easily accessible externally on the Kalbarri 690 and the Ormiston 630 fifth wheelers; and the 'hybrid' Cattai 760 fifth wheeler has external and internal access to the cargo area. The empty space under (or in-front of) the bed area has been cleverly used to create the cargo area. This means customers gain an additional large space to store bulky items without losing any precious internal space; and ideally can store items that are regularly used outside ie. camp stools etc... as they can quickly be packed and un-packed without having to enter the van. The storage area is lockable. For more details about Winjana RV 5th wheeler van models and their specifications, including the new Cattai 760 and Ravensbourne 'hybrids' please see our van models web page.

For more details please contact Winjana RV direct.

Australia's 1st hybrid 5th wheeler!

Winjana RV’s new van model is an Australian first – the first ‘hybrid’ van manufactured in Australia. The new ‘Cattai 760’ van model is a mix between a conventional 20ft van, and a 5th wheeler, hence aptly named after Cattai National Park in New South Wales, which is a ‘hybrid’ park with two separate sections; the historic Cattai Farm area, and Mitchell Park.

The Cattai has already received excellent reviews from customers, media, and visitors to the factory. The positive reaction means demand for the new van is already growing, with vans being manufactured at the purpose-built factory in Toowoomba, Queensland.

The four key benefits of the hybrid Cattai are these: like in a conventional van, the bed area is on the floor which means you don’t need to climb up into the bed; the hitch is a 5th-wheeler hitch which provides all the additional safety benefits; the space above the hitch in front of the bed (in the nose area) provides an excellent additional large storage area; and this additional storage area’s weight is mostly carried by the rear wheels of the tow vehicle, also good from a safety and load-bearing point of view.

For the customer, this gives them the best of both worlds – the comfort, space and practicality of a conventional van, combined with the additional safety and manoeuvring benefits of a 5th wheeler van.

“Our customers love it already – the Cattai is a great van, and sales interest is already strong – it shows that our research into what customers are looking for in a van is correct. We already have a fantastic range of models to suit different client needs, and the Cattai is the next step to continue to provide new alternatives for our clients.

All our Winjana vans are named after Australian National Parks, and as I grew up in the Cattai area north-west of Sydney, I am particularly proud to launch the Cattai 5th wheeler - and hope our customers will enjoy the new van as much as I enjoyed the Cattai National Park area as a child” - Andrew Brennen, Winjana RV.

For more details about the Cattai 760, call us, or arrange a time to visit our factory in Toowoomba.

New 30ft model launch! August 2010

Winjana RV have just released their new "Ravensbourne 915" model at the recent Queensland Outdoor Adventure and Motoring Expo in Toowoomba! Toowoomba’s only RV manufacturer Winjana RV have just completed their newest and largest fifth wheeler van. The new 30ft (9.15m) fifth-wheeler van provides all the 'home away from home' comforts you need.

Winjana RV’s Managing Director Andrew Brennen said “we chose a local event to launch a local product, a 30ft fifth-wheeler with all the mod-cons – ideal for a couple seeking absolute comfort.”

All Winjana RV’s are named after Australian National Parks. The new model is named after the local Ravensbourne National Park to reflect its local heritage.

The Ravensbourne 915 boasts a full-size bathroom, complete with domestic size shower and front loading washer. It has a separate bedroom, kitchen/dining and lounge room with 2 swivel recliners.

“Winjana RV have been building RV’s for many years for other companies, a lot of people will recognise our product with different badging (decals). Recently we have made a strategic decision to make and sell our 5th wheelers exclusively from our Toowoomba factory. By selling factory direct we can offer a personal and customised service at a price that is making our competitors take notice” Mr Brennen said.

Come and visit the factory in Toowoomba to see vans built personally by the Winjana team. The new Ravensbourne 915 is available from $85,000.

Media Release 1 Feb 2010

Winjana RV is the ‘new kid on the block’ as far as 5th-wheeler manufacturers are concerned in Australia – however, it’s actually only the name that’s new. The owners of Winjana have been 5th wheeler specialists for 10 years. The team behind the scenes have been building quality RV’s for some time, as many readers will already know. Now you can buy directly from the team...