A Sunshine Coast-based manufacturer of Australian-made off-road campers and caravans has entered administration after operating for more than 26 years.

Australian Off Road, which manufactures campers and caravans designed for touring and off-road travel, has appointed administrators following financial difficulties affecting the business.

The company has operated on the Sunshine Coast for more than two decades and developed a customer base around its Australian-made recreational vehicles.

The administration process places the company's financial position under review while administrators assess its assets, liabilities, operations and prospects.

The development is significant for customers who have purchased vehicles from the company, as well as suppliers, employees and other businesses connected to its manufacturing and sales operations.

The caravan and recreational-vehicle industry has faced changing market conditions in recent years. Manufacturers have been dealing with higher production costs, changing consumer demand and pressures across supply chains.

Australian Off Road had built its business around specialised campers and caravans designed for Australian conditions. Its products were marketed towards customers looking for vehicles capable of travelling on sealed roads as well as more remote and difficult terrain.

The company's entry into administration means the future of the business and its existing operations will depend on the outcome of the administrators' assessment.

Customers with orders, deposits, warranties or other outstanding matters may be affected by the administration process. Suppliers and creditors will also have an interest in determining the company's financial position and whether operations can continue.

The development has drawn attention across the Sunshine Coast because of the company's long operating history in the region and its connection to local manufacturing.

The administration does not automatically mean the business has permanently closed. Administrators can examine options including restructuring, a sale of the business or assets, continued trading, or other arrangements depending on the company's financial circumstances.

For employees, customers and suppliers, further information is expected as the administration process progresses.

The company had operated for more than 26 years before entering administration, making the development a significant change for a long-established Sunshine Coast manufacturing business.