Travellers Autobarn vs Camperman
A side-by-side look at Travellers Autobarn and Camperman — what each includes, how they score with renters, and which fits your Australia trip best.
At a Glance
Travellers Autobarn
Camperman
Founded
1993 in Sydney, as an independent, backpacker-founded operator
Not published on its own site or independently verified for this profile.
Headquarters
Sydney
Cairns
Fleet size
Six models across six depots (fleet vehicle count not published)
Four Toyota HiAce hi-top models (fleet vehicle count not published)
Pickup
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Darwin
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns
Fleet & Vehicles
Both Travellers Autobarn and Camperman operate fleets tailored to conditions in Australia. See each vendor's page for full fleet breakdowns.
Travellers Autobarn fleet
Long budget trips, camping every night
X-Wagon
Two people, sleeping inside the van
Budgie Van · Chubby Camper · Hi-Top · Kuga
A group, or a wet day indoors
Hi-5 Campervan
Camperman fleet
A family of five, no bathroom onboard
Paradise Family 5
Two people who want the only bathroom
Maxie-4 Deluxe
Two or three, no bathroom onboard
Juliette 3 · Maxie 2-3
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Travellers Autobarn
Camperman
Sleeping
Sleeping bags, pillows and sheets on every campervan, included in the living-equipment fee already inside the quoted price
Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, sheets) included on all models
Cooking
Gas cooker, kettle, pots, pans, cutlery, tea towels and a sink on every campervan
Two-burner gas cooker, pots, pans, cutlery, plates and a sink on all models
Cooling
Air conditioning in the front cab, and a fridge or ice box depending on model
Cab only — no model cools the living area, and the campervans are hired mostly in the southern summer
Front-cab air conditioning and a fridge on all models
Cab only — nothing cools the living area while parked, and fridge capacity varies (55 L on the Juliette 3, 80 L on the rest)
Heating
No model in the Australian fleet carries a heater of any kind
No model in the fleet carries a heater of any kind
Power
Dual battery with two 240 V outlets for charging, plus USB and 12 V sockets
Dual battery system on all models
Water
Onboard fresh-water tank and sink
No toilet or shower on any model, so this fleet is not self-contained anywhere in Australia
Fresh-water tank and sink on all models; the Maxie-4 Deluxe has a hot shower and flush toilet
Only the Maxie-4 Deluxe is self-contained — the other three models have no toilet or shower
Categories verified for only one of the two are not listed.
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Travellers Autobarn
Free cancellation (336h notice)Free to cancel until 14 days before pick-up. Inside 14 days it is A$200, inside 7 days half the rental, and nothing is returned for a same-day cancellation or a no-show.
Official terms →Camperman
Cancellation feeA$200 fee with 30+ days notice. Inside 30 days: 50% of the rental (29–7 days), 75% (6–1 days), or no refund on pickup day or a no-show.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Travellers Autobarnif…
- •You value budget campervans and wagons built for long, high-kilometre trips
Choose Campermanif…
- •You value straightforward, all-inclusive pricing on a small, ageing hi-top fleet
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