Maverick Campers liquidation strands dozens of customer orders
Caravan maker Maverick Campers collapsed after its stock was seized over a debt, stranding 72 customer orders.
Maverick Campers has been wound up and liquidators appointed. A dispute with a financier spiralled into collapse.
Founder Matthew Winen said he was blindsided by a Wednesday phone call. All caravans across Australia were being repossessed despite ongoing negotiations over the $500,000 debt.
The company owes more than $6 million and has 72 orders worth about $5 million in its pipeline. Roughly $575,000 in customer deposits sits in limbo.
Liquidators are assessing the creditor's seizure validity. Winen says the company was current with rent, supplier payments, staff wages, superannuation and tax debts when forced into liquidation.
The caravan industry faces broader pressure: Australian Off Road entered administration in September, Star Vision liquidated in July and Zone RV collapsed before Christmas. High finance costs and rising interest rates squeeze the sector.
- 72 orders
- Customer orders affected
- $5 million
- Order pipeline value
- $575,000
- Customer deposits at risk
- $6 million
- Total company debt
Why it mattersCustomers with deposits face uncertain recovery, while the collapse signals fragility in the caravan retail sector amid rising costs and cooling demand.
AustraliaAustralians with orders or deposits at Maverick Campers across Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne now face delays or financial loss pending liquidation proceedings.
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