Caravan World Issue 628

It's great to see the Australian caravan industry fighting back against the never receding tide of imports. At least two iconic brands have released exciting new models this last month. The new Cub and Pioneer hybrids adopt the latest composite construction and heavy-duty offroad credentials. Other brands are also on the horizon, and we look forward to a new Trakmaster in early 2023. These three models share moderate towing weights, and if the internet and news outlets are to be believed, weight in vans is a big issue. On our current trip to the Whitsunday region, we have seen many vans being weighed, and my guess is that the trend to check weights will only increase. When most vans at these voluntary checkpoints are overweight, authorities will inevitably be forced to…

Snowy River Caravans is now a Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Accreditation Program accredited manufacturer and will soon start displaying the RVMAP badge. RVMAP is a voluntary industry program for caravan, motorhome, and camper trailer manufacturers run by the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA). To become a member, RV companies must meet strict requirements that include agreeing to a rigorous inspection regimen, complying with all relevant Australian Design Rules and Federal Compliance Regulations, and demonstrating the highest ideals and standards in the industry. “We are proud to be able to display the RVMAP International badge on our products,” said RegentRV CEO, Andrew Crank. Both Regent and Snowy River brands have achieved the accreditation. “This is recognition of the commitment of our business to uphold the standards applied to the RVMAP program,” Mr Crank said. “As…

New Age Caravans and Walkinshaw Group are celebrating a special milestone with the 20,000th New Age Caravans chassis rolling off the production line since the company started in 2008. The 20,000th chassis to roll off the production line at the New Age factory in Epping, Victoria, will become a Manta Ray 16ft pop-top, fittingly one of the original ranges produced by the company, a staple to the New Age range, which has evolved since 2010. “It's a fantastic milestone seeing our 20,000th chassis off the production line and, on top of that, the unit being a 16ft pop-top is a fantastic link to our history and journey here at New Age Caravans,” said Managing Director, Chris Poiites. “It's a significant achievement that we are very proud of internally, but importantly, it's a great…

It's great to see the Australian caravan industry fighting back against the never receding tide of imports. At least two iconic brands have released exciting new models this last month. The new Cub and Pioneer hybrids adopt the latest composite construction and heavy-duty offroad credentials. Other brands are also on the horizon, and we look forward to a new Trakmaster in early 2023. These three models share moderate towing weights, and if the internet and news outlets are to be believed, weight in vans is a big issue. On our current trip to the Whitsunday region, we have seen many vans being weighed, and my guess is that the trend to check weights will only increase. When most vans at these voluntary checkpoints are overweight, authorities will inevitably be forced…

New Age Caravans and Walkinshaw Group has also achieved Vehicle Type Approval on the entire 2022 New Age Caravans range, in accordance with the upcoming implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act in 2023 - a significant achievement in the industry. The Australian Design Rules (ADRs), with which the Vehicle Type Approvals are associated, are national design rules that mandate minimum safety standards, dimensional requirements, structural requirements as well as performance and emission targets for all vehicles that are registered for travel on Australian roads. The RVSA ensures that the process of building a New Age Caravan is documented and structured to ensure repeatability during the manufacturing process from start to finish. While Vehicle Type Approval is not yet compulsory for caravans to be sold in Australia, it was considered essential for…

Narva has continued to grow its already extensive range of heavy-duty RV (HDRV) accessories with the introduction of 10 new 50A connectors that combine two popular accessories within a single mount. The new releases are design to provide vehicle owners with additional versatility, while catering to the increasing array of electrical devices with which Australia's four-wheel-drive, camping and marine communities are equipping themselves. The latest additions to the line-up include: Socket Surface Mount • 50A Connector Flush Mount • Dual 50A Connector Flush Mount • 50A Connector/ACC Twin HDRV Socket Flush Mount • 50A Connector/Dual USB Twin HDRV Socket Flush Mount • 50A Connector/Merit Twin HDRV Socket Flush Mount • 50A Connector/Engel Twin HDRV Socket Flush Mount • 50A Connector/Volt Meter Twin HDRV Socket Flush Mount • 50A Connector/ACC Twin HDRV Socket Surface…