Victorian Virtual Caravan Show Going Ahead
Following the announcement that this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions in Victoria, the Victorian Caravan Industry Association has announced that its much-touted Industry Virtual Caravan and Camping Show will...
Caravan Industry Victoria CEO Stepping Down
The CEO of Caravan Industry Victoria is stepping down from the top job.
Caravan Industry Victoria president Nat Schiavello has announced that Rob Lucas will hand the reins to the current general manager of operations,...
Lap up Leisurefest!
Melbourne Leisurefest kicks off on Thursday October 5, with the Victorian Caravan Industry Association promising a “vast range of the industry’s finest, most innovative products”.
More than 220 exhibitors will be on hand to show...
Adria Launching New Models
Adria is launching two new caravan models, two new motorhome configurations and a range of upgrades at the Queensland Caravan, Camping and Holiday Supershow, to be held June 7-12.
The introduction of these new vans...
RV Compliance: Pitfalls and Progress
RV compliance has been a topic of some debate for many years. In short, there is a belief that Australia’s RV industry is bedevilled by manufacturers and importers who are releasing to market caravans,...
Bendigo Leisurefest Cancelled
Victoria’s popular regional RV show, Bendigo Leisurefest, has been cancelled as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to combat covid-19.
Victorian Caravan Industry Association CEO, Rob Lucas, announced the decision to cancel this year’s Bendigo...
Track Trailer: Behind the Scenes
To thrive in Australia’s ever-growing RV industry, is it enough for a manufacturer to simply keep pace with demand or to skin the cat slightly differently to their many competitors?
Like every industry, there are...
Trailer standards to be strengthened
Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) has welcomed an announcement by the federal government that it will introduce the Road Vehicle Standards Bill into parliament before the end of the year.
The announcement came after...
Top Award for Carac
The Victorian RV industry has a new dealer/retail of the year, Carac Caravan Accessories.
Carac was handed this prestigious award at the Caravan Industry Association of Victoria’s night of nights, the Hall of Fame Industry...
Bailey Australia Shutting Up Shop
Bailey Australia has become the latest manufacturer to shut up shop.
The company announced on August 1 that its Australian manufacturing operation would be closed by the end of the month, or shortly thereafter.
Bailey Australia’s...