Crusader Caravans sponsors Collingwood FC

Multi-award-winning RV builder Crusader Caravans has signed on as a Platinum Partner of the Collingwood AFL club for the next two years.

In an announcement on the club's website, Collingwood CEO Craig Kelly welcomed Crusader Caravans to the 'black and white family' which boasted more than 110,000 club members in 2024 -- the highest of any of the 18 AFL teams.

“Road trips and caravans are a key part of the Australian lifestyle, and we are pleased to welcome Crusader Caravans as a Platinum Partner and thank them for their support over the next two years,” Kelly said.

“We can’t wait to see the Magpie army hit the road in their Crusader Caravans, with different models to suit every need.

“We look forward to working with Serge and Michael and the Crusaders Caravans family over the coming years.”

Founded in 2002 by Serge Valentino and teaming up with the Mawson Group in 2016, the prime-time sponsorship follows Crusader Caravans' first major national TV campaign promoting its latest 2025 range of full composite caravans.

“Crusader Caravans is proud and excited to officially announce our partnership with the iconic Collingwood Football Club," Crusader Caravans CEO Michael Paidoussis said.

"As passionate Collingwood fans ourselves, it’s an honour to align our brand — reigning Manufacturer of the Year and proud three-time recipient of this prestigious award in the past five years — with such an outstanding team and great organisation.

"We’re thrilled to embark on this journey with Collingwood and can’t wait to celebrate a big season ahead.”

Meanwhile, Crusader continues its sponsorship of the Lifechanger youth mental health charity, and recently handed over at its Melbourne factory a one-of-a-kind Bromley LifeChanger x Crusader Caravan, that was auctioned off at the Lifechanger Foundation's Tribe 2024 event.

The caravan's colourful artwork was designed in collaboration with Melbourne art gallery Bromley & Co.