Compliance issues targeted
Peak industry body puts spotlight on recurring audit issues with Australian-built vans including insufficient payloadsThe Caravan Industry Association of Australia has urged its manufacturer members to focus on recurring issues that come up under regular audits relating to compliance and adherence to an industry code of practice.
In a statement issued on its website, the peak industry body said auditors undertaking Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Accreditation Program (RVMAP) audits have identified a number of recurring issues, including the height and visibility of lighting and reflectors, insufficient load carrying capacities, trailer or VIN plates missing regulatory information, and missing or incorrect gas labelling.
“During routine RVMAP inspections in the coming months our team will be paying particular attention to these issues,” the industry body said.
In order to be accredited and display the RVMAP ‘badge of approval”, the Association’s 80-odd manufacturer members must build products according to all the relevant Australian Design Rules, applicable standards and also to RVMAP’s Code of Practice which includes guidelines on minimum payloads for single and tandem axle caravans.
The warning follows a well-publicised incident recently regarding a reportedly non-compliant caravan built by RVMAP-accredited Crusader Caravans that was pulled over by police and the owner fined for an incorrectly positioned rego plate.
However, the Caravan Industry Association did add that it “acknowledges the efforts and support of all the manufacturers who have been audited and have taken the necessary action to resolve any audit issues”.
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