About Caravans West

A good partnership between a caravan manufacturer and a caravan dealer has plenty of SYNERGY:-ie both benefit from the relationship. Good Dealers only sell good products, so when the opportunity to become a Coromal Dealer arose Alan Bell jumped at it.

July 1st 2000 saw the start of the new Dealership. Since then,steadily growing in size, we have won these national dealer awards :

• MOST IMPROVED DEALER OF THE YEAR 2002
• HIGHEST SALES ACHIEVEMENTS 2005
  in both "CAMPERS" and "POP TOPS" in Australia
• SERVICE DEALER OF THE YEAR 2007
• SERVICE DEALER OF THE YEAR 2009
• EXCLUSIVE RELEASE OF SKY-DECK IN AUSTRALIA
• EXCLUSIVE VICTORIAN DEALERS FOR REGENT CARAVANS.
• EXCLUSIVE VICTORIAN DEALERS FOR LEGACY CARAVANS
• EXCLUSIVE VICTORIAN DEALERS FOR PACIFIC CARAVANS AND POP TOPS.
• Caravans West is able to assist you with all things related to Caravanning and the Caravan Lifestyle.

The Coromal Owners Club of Victoria Inc (Coromal Rovers) is seeking new members for weekend rallies and outings, membership is limited to owners of a new or used Coromal Caravan , Camper Trailer or Pop-Top.

Interested Persons can contact the Club Secretary, Mr Nevile Trembath ( Nifty)  by email at: 47chippy@gmail.com  , or visit the Coromal Rovers Website for  information and an application form.

Alan Bell's Story

Alan started in the industry in 1973 in Gosford NSW, servicing and repairing caravans around the district. In 1989 Alan relocated his family to Coffs Harbour NSW,and commenced a new Caravan Repair business--ABCO Caravan Services was established, steadily growing over the next  7 years to become the largest repair centre in country NSW. In 1996 Alan sold the business to the present owners, who carry it on to this day.

Alan took up a position with Regent Caravans in Victoria as Service and Warranty Manager,and later as  Production Manager of the Monarch Crusader Range of caravans and pop tops,after 3 years it was time to move on.

In December of 1999, Alan established CARAVANS WEST in Sunshine North as an independent Dealer/Repair Facility, the rest is history, growing in size and turnover to become COROMAL's third largest distributor in Australia by 2007, and the largest Distibutor in the Eastern states of Australia.

August 24th 2009 saw another milestone for Caravans West, with the establishment of a New and Larger  Coromal Dealership in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs.

Caravans West opened its doors to the public, at its new site, promising to offer a higher level of service in a central location with handy access to all freeways and highways, at   845 Princes Hwy, Springvale. 3171    PH 9574-6077

Caravans West continues the 13 year long tradition and from this new Facility are now better able to service their customers from all parts of Melbourne.

 December 2011.. Kingston-Bell Caravan Range was launched..( BUILT BY ROYAL FLAIR EXCLUSIVELY FOR CARAVANS WEST).Another milestone for Caravans West. Now able to offer a range of caravans that can be tailored to your individual requirements. Shorter delivery times and a good old fashioned quality you would expect in your next caravan.

Thursday 8th March 2012, The first day of the Melbourne Caravan Show at Caulfield, history was made when the long awaited and patented caravan design known as " SKY-DECK™", was unveiled to the public,  by Caravans West and Melbourne Caravan Repairs (MCR).

Public and Trade reaction to this breakthrough design in caravan space use,  was overwhelming, hailed by all lucky enough to catch a first glimpse, as the best thing to happen to the caravan industry in decades.

On display at our Springvale Yard, the buying public are invited to inspect the new dimension in Caravans. Orders are now open. 

September 2012 saw the addition of Legacy Caravans and Regent Caravans to the Range of Caravans now on display.

October 2012 Centaur Products Australia, manufacturers of the Karakampa Range of Lightweight Caravans, appointed Caravans West as their Exclusive Victorian and Tasmanian Dealers. These amazing Caravans weigh in at approximately 1300 KG, with an approximate ball weight of 100KG.

Pacific Caravans is our Newest acquisition, with both Pop Tops and Hardtops on offer, new models to be officially unveiled at the 2013 Caulfield Caravan Show..... Come and inspect for yourself these beautifully built caravans. 

A new team has been formed for Springvale comprising  many old faces and a few new ones, headed by Alan Bell and his Son Brett,....  

John Pertzel ( Sales and Customer Service)

Robert Hockley ( Part- Time Sales Consultant)

Janette De Losa ( Spare Parts Manager ),

Leah Cook ( Accounts Executive ),

Greg Warner ( Caravan Repair Specialist),

Andrew Taylor ( Manager,Service And Pre Delivery Dept ) 

Roger Durbridge ( Specialist Technician ), 

Karen ( Cleaner/Detailer)

Offering a full range of services from this new location, our new and expanded Spare Parts and Accessories Store is open for business  and  managed by Janette De Losa.

We look forward to meeting many new and existing customers at this very convenient and easy to find location.