Apollo's Cruiser caravan

BRISBANE-based Apollo Motorhome Holidays has introduced three styles of caravans and the very first four-berth 4WD vehicle on the market into its fleet.

Chief executive officer Luke Trouchet said his company's expansion into caravans was a "win-win situation" for both the company and its loyal customers.

"It gives our customers greater flexibility with their daily travel plans. All they have to do is unhook the caravan and they're away. They can explore the great outdoors in their car and return home to their caravan."

The world's largest privately owned recreational vehicle operator, which was founded in Queensland, said its new 4WD Outback Camper would enable more people to explore off the beaten track.

Apollo redesigned and built the back of a Mitsubishi Triton to forge the unique four-berth, family-friendly campervan, which boasts two double beds, an awning, automatic transmission and air conditioning.

But not content to leave it there, Apollo has added three caravans to its offerings.

The deluxe four-berth Cruiser caravan has all mod cons, from a TV/DVD player to an iPod docking station, air conditioner, toilet and shower facilities and all cooking essentials.

The six-berth Explorer popup caravan is the largest in the fleet and sleeps up to six people in three double beds.

With TV/DVD player, cooking facilities and toilet and shower, the compact caravan is easy to drive and fuel efficient, making it the ideal solution for family-style happy camping.

The Ranger pop-up caravan has back-to-basic essentials for no-fuss campervanning. It has four-berths and its streamlined design ensures fuel really goes the distance.

Mr Trouchet said Apollo was pioneering the way with its Outback Camper which filled a giant gap in the family-focused market.

"Our customers have been specifically asking for a four-seater off-road campervan to suit families and because we manufacture our own fleet there was nothing to stop us designing and delivering the first family 4WD camper," he explained.

The 4WD Outback Camper is available for hire nationally, except Hobart, and costs from $133 a day.

The Cruiser, Explorer and Ranger caravans cost from $129 a day and are available for pick up and drop off only from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.