Auto-Trail’s head office and factory in Grimsby, England, under a blue sky

About Auto-Trail

Building one of the world’s most awarded luxury motorhomes since 1982.

Built in Britain

A journey of exploration and discovery

Auto-Trail is a leading British motorhome and campervan maker, with a passion for exceptional leisure vehicles that let you explore in style and comfort.

An Auto-Trail is more than a motorhome or campervan. It’s designed to fit your lifestyle, with the freedom to explore new horizons and make memories that last.

When you buy a new Auto-Trail, you own one of the finest luxury leisure vehicles available, and a whole new way of life. Whether it’s the Lap of Australia or a weekend away, you take your home with you, at a pace that suits you.

A worker in ear defenders at a panel cutting machine
Motorhomes on the Auto-Trail assembly line
A motorhome body being lowered onto its chassis in the factory
Our history

Four decades of motorhomes

  1. A black-and-white photo of two men building an early motorhome body
    1982

    A well-established caravan repair business, Auto-Trail began building motorhomes under Bill Boasman and Barry Holmes.

  2. A large early Auto-Trail motorhome outside a building with the Auto-Trail sign
    1980s

    The early years were spent building custom motorhomes on customers’ own chassis.

  3. Four men with an Auto-Trail motorhome from the 1990s
    1990s

    As the company grew, so did the range, with the Cheyenne, Mohawk, Cree and Tracker.

  4. Six men in suits standing in front of a motorhome
    1998

    A management buyout made Rob Gee the new Managing Director.

  5. An Auto-Trail motorhome from the 2000s parked beside a lake under willow trees
    2000s

    New ranges arrived, including the Frontier, Miami, Grande Frontier and Excel.

  6. An A-class Auto-Trail motorhome under a cloudy sky
    2006

    Auto-Trail built its first A-class motorhome, the Grande Frontier, made for larger payloads.

  7. Two men shaking hands outside the Auto-Trail head office
    2007

    When Rob Gee retired, Stuart Turpin and Dave Thomas became joint Managing Directors.

  8. Three Auto-Trail motorhomes and campervans parked on gravel
    2010s

    Auto-Trail went from strength to strength, launching the Tribute, V-Line (SE and Sport) and Imala.

  9. The Auto-Trail head office and factory in Grimsby
    2016

    A multi-million-pound expansion of the Grimsby site doubled the number of vehicles it can build.

  10. Two men shaking hands and exchanging keys in front of a motorhome outside the Auto-Trail head office
    2016

    When Stuart Turpin retired, Dave Thomas became sole Managing Director and planned a new era for Auto-Trail.

  11. An Auto-Trail Expedition van with a mountain bike leaning against it
    2020s

    With campervans booming, Auto-Trail launched the Adventure and Expedition ranges, including a van built for cyclists.

  12. Two men holding an award
    2023

    When Dave Thomas retired, Financial Director Shane Devoy stepped up to lead Auto-Trail, bringing wide industry knowledge.

A worker fitting the floor of a motorhome body on the line
Innovation

A legacy of innovation

Over four decades, Auto-Trail has kept pushing the boundaries, with new technology and design that set it apart, like its Cube construction.

Its finish is often likened to a luxury yacht builder’s: steadfast, strong and built to handle Australian conditions. No wonder Auto-Trail is the most awarded motorhome brand in Australia.

Part of the Trigano Group

Trigano

Since the late 1990s, Auto-Trail has been part of the Trigano Group, a global leader in leisure vehicles. That gives it the expertise and resources to keep raising its standards.

Why Auto-Trail

The highest standards, without compromise

Seven reasons to choose Auto-Trail
  • 01

    Distinctive styling

    Fully coordinated interiors, with real attention to detail in the design and engineering.

  • 02

    Built on the Fiat Ducato

    An extra-wide rear axle reduces body roll, and the cab drives like a car.

  • 03

    Year-round comfort

    Grade 3 insulation keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer.

  • 04

    Support you can count on

    A 10-year body construction warranty, plus 5 years of Fiat Australia cover and 3 years of roadside assist. T&Cs apply.

Elite RV

The motorhome specialists

Motorhomes are all we do. As Auto-Trail’s Australian distributor, we live and breathe the lifestyle you’re after.

A 2026 Auto-Trail Scout parked beside a mountain road
Built in Britain since 1982

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