About Us

Fortis Caravans New Zealand

Australian strength. Kiwi spirit. We build, import & support caravans that stand the test of time — and terrain.

Our Story

Fortis Caravans was built on a belief that Kiwi travellers deserve better. We combine Australian-built quality with local after-sales care. From Palmerston North to Christchurch, we bring world-class caravans to New Zealand roads and families.

Every caravan we deliver has been hand-selected for strength, reliability and longevity. We partner exclusively with brands that build it right — Urban, Supreme and Leader — each backed by our team of technicians and enthusiasts who live and breathe the lifestyle.

Our Core Values

Integrity

We say what we’ll do — and we do it. Honest advice and transparent process at every step.

Craftsmanship

Every Fortis caravan is built and checked with meticulous attention to detail — quality first, always.

Support

From handover to the highway, our nationwide service team has your back for years to come.

Adventure

Fortis was born from the open road — and built to inspire the next generation of travellers.

The Fortis Family

Our team is a mix of caravan builders, technicians, and real travellers — people who understand what makes a great adventure. Together, we deliver more than caravans — we deliver freedom.

Andrew Mercer

Director

Meg Vitasovich

Operations & Planning Manager

James Webb

North Island Sales Manager

Sierra Kernan

Warranty Support

Taylah Coley

Accounts

Steve Piper

South Island Dealer Principal

Joshua Potts

Servicing & Warranty Technician

David Lease

Servicing & Warranty Technician

Oliver Walker

Director

Basthen Mandowen

Marketing

Philip Mercer

Transport & Yard Hand

The Fortis Experience

1. Enquire

It starts with a conversation. Whether online or at our yards, we’ll help narrow down the brands, layouts and features that actually fit your lifestyle.
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2. Choose Your Caravan

We’ll guide you through Urban, Supreme and Leader ranges — from lightweight tourers to off-road bunk models. Every recommendation is based on real-world use and feedback from hundreds of Kiwi owners.
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3. Build & Prep

Your van is built by our Australian partners and shipped to NZ. Once here, it goes through our own Fortis pre-delivery process — detailed checks, fit-out, compliance and personalisation.
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4. Handover Day

We take you through every feature — awning setup, electrical, plumbing, towing and safety checks. You’ll leave confident, not guessing.
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5. Adventure & Aftercare

Fortis doesn’t stop at handover. We handle servicing, warranties, upgrades and genuine parts nationwide — keeping your caravan adventure-ready for years to come.
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Join the Fortis Family

Whether you’re buying, servicing, or starting your journey — we’re here to help.