About PERIPLE RV
We started Periple because we got sick of compromising.
Between us, our founders have spent more than a decade working inside the caravan and camper trailer industry — and using these vans hard. Remote camps. Corrugated dirt roads. Long hauls where what's behind you either holds up, or it doesn't. We've seen what breaks and what doesn't from both sides of the counter.
Periple is Australian-owned and operated. Our design team includes structural and mechanical engineers who understand what real off-road conditions do to a van over thousands of kilometres. Our compliance team works with specialist industry advisors to make sure every van we bring to market meets Australian standards properly — not just technically.
We built our caravans to solve the problems we kept seeing buyers encounter: canvas roofs that couldn't handle extended wet weather, aluminium frames that flexed on rough tracks, and power systems that were an afterthought. Fibreglass composite panels. A proper Renogy power system. Independent suspension built for Australian corrugations. These weren't optional extras — they were the starting point.
The co-founder
John Emery
John brings more than 30 years of experience in business leadership, product development and operational excellence to the PERIPLE RV team. After leading technology businesses, including senior executive roles as CEO and National Director for both Australian and international organisations, he's excited to bring his business and leadership experience to a team with strong caravan manufacturing and design expertise.
As part of the PERIPLE RV team, John contributes his business and leadership experience while working alongside experienced industry professionals who are passionate about building quality caravans for Australian travellers.
Throughout his career, he has built high-performing teams, managed complex operations and earned a reputation for attention to detail, collaboration and delivering quality outcomes. Those same values now guide his approach at PERIPLE RV, helping ensure every caravan reflects the high standards the team stands behind.
We're not the biggest name in Australian caravanning. We're striving to be the most trusted one — for the people who take this journey seriously.
PERIPLE RV — Australian-owned. Built for where you actually go.