Crusader Caravans has been recognised as the most awarded manufacturer in the history of the Caravan Industry Victoria’s Hall of Fame and Industry Awards.
Daniel Sahlberg, the CEO of Caravan industry Victoria, said that Crusader had had a “profound impact” on the wider manufacturing sector.
Crusader Caravans, an accredited participant in the Victorian association’s RV Masters program, actually chose not to enter the Manufacturer of the Year category at this year’s 2026 Hall of Fame and Industry Award, which were held in early June in the Palladium Ballroom of Crown Casino.
“This is not simply an acknowledgement of past achievements — it reflects a culture of continuous improvement and a standard of excellence that elevates the entire Australian caravan industry,” Mr Sahlberg said.
“Crusader Caravans has set a benchmark that the industry looks up to. Their record of winning our Manufacturer of the Year award the most times is a testament to an unwavering commitment and dedication to excellence across every facet of caravan manufacturing.”
Crusader Caravans founder and CEO Serge Valentino said the acknowledgement was a significant milestone but that the company’s focus remained on the growing community of ‘Crusaders’ across Australia.
“It is an incredible honour to be Australia’s most awarded caravan manufacturer by the CIV. However, accolades are not what we chase – our focus is earning people’s trust,” Mr. Valentino said.
“We have been fortunate to win the award four times in recent years, so this year our focus has evolved,” Mr Valentino said. “While we remain deeply committed to product excellence, at this year’s CIV Awards we placed a strong emphasis on recognising and investing in the people behind the brand — the team whose passion, skill and dedication make achievements like this possible.
More information: www.crusadercaravans.com.au
