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.

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.

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.

4. Handover Day

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

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.

Join the Fortis Family

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