Create Your Van’s Weight

Winnebago Australia has launched what could be a first for the Australian caravan industry: the ability for buyers to ‘create their weight’. No, we’re not talking about waste lines or pant size; rather, ‘create your...

Patriot Campers: Reality TV Star

Patriot Campers has created a new TV series, Patriot Games, that will air on Nine from July 1. Justin Montesalvo, founder and CEO of Patriot Campers, kicks off series one leading an R&D crew comprised...
Australian standards

New Vehicle Laws Welcomed

Australia has a new regulatory framework governing the importation and local production of vehicles, including RVs of all types. The Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) passed the Australian Senate on November 27, which was...

Crusader Manager Gets Leadership Gong

Crusader Caravans general operation manager Erkut Fevzi has won a Performance Edge Leadership Management award by the Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Victoria. The award was given as part of a leadership course held...
jurgens

Jurgens Australia Rolls On

Jurgens Australia remains operational. That’s the message from company director Paul Kyriacou, following the mid-March closure of the Pakenham, Vic, factory. The gates were chained and locked shut, with a notice lease termination notice fixed to...
BMPRO

Jayco’s Exclusive BMPRO BMS

BMPRO has released a new battery management system, the J35D, exclusively for Jayco. According to BMPRO, the lithium-compatible J35D has a charging current of up to 15A in ‘bulk’ mode and 30A in ‘boost’ mode....
TuffTRAX

When the going gets Tuff

Jugens Australia has released a new model in its line-up of TuffTRAX offroaders, the XP1850. The new rig include a double bed, a dinette that converts into a single bed, an 80L compressor fridge, fans...

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,...

Preston Chassis Snapped Up

DexKo Global has signed an agreement to purchase Preston Chassis through its Australian company Al-Ko. The purchase follows a similar move by DexKo to buy G&S Chassis, another local supplier to the Australian RV industry....
video

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...