Non-stop retail reshuffles in Aussie RV land

Barely a week goes by when there's not some significant drama or disruption in Australia's RV landscape.

And much of the action is often found among the nation's ever-changing RV retail outlets, with plenty happening recently in relation to location moves, showroom stock changes and general reshuffles...

As Jayco's nationwide dealer reach is diminished slightly, major rival Snowy River's ever-growing network of retail outlets continues to expand and spread.

Queensland's Green RV recently opened the doors to a new Snowy River Bundaberg dealership, with the launch of the striking purpose-built facility attended by industry heavyweights including Caravan Industry Association of Australia chief Stuart Lamont and Snowy River Australia boss Andrew Crank.

While over in Victoria the equally impressive new Snowy River Wangaratta dealership opened its doors in mid-November.

That brings the number of Snowy River dealers across Australia to 16, not including the outlet in Christchurch, New Zealand.

The JB Group can't stay out of the news, with the big RV manufacturer and dealer group recently moving its main Sydney dealer from St Marys to the Penrith, NSW-based premises previously occupied by the THL-owned Sydney RV Super Centre.

In a statement THL said it was forced to close the Sydney Apollo RV super centre due to "ongoing challenges within the Australian RV retail sector".

The new JB Group Sydney RV dealership located at 9/20 Lemko Place in Penrith will stock JB, New Age and Traveller caravans. 

Regularly inking deals, it's the third 'Super Centre' opened by the JB Group over the past 12 months.

Like the previous Melbourne dealer for Zone RV, the NSW dealer has had to make some changes in the wake of the collapse of the Queensland manufacturer.

Off Grid Outfitters has announced it's replaced the previously stocked Zone models in its showroom with the latest hybrid range from Queensland's Rhinomax Campers.

The official launch takes place at the Smeaton Grange outlet on Saturday Dec 6, with the Rhinomax Renegade 12, Defender 15, and Lost Trak 16 and 18.5 models on display. Off Grid Outfitters also sells Wonderland 'vans and Lifestyle campers.

Two-year old Melbourne retailer Off Track RV has also moved to shiny new premises.

"From December 1 our sales yard will be relocating to our state-of-the-art 3500sqm indoor showroom in Campbellfield," is the message from the business started by Retreat Caravans' former national sales manager, Justin Borg.

The refurbished outlet at 1946 Sydney rd, Campbellfield that was previously home to Majestic Caravans, boasts a large showroom along with a dedicated colour room and photo bay, and sometime next year, a kids' area.

As well as an impressive line-up of Vacationer and Radiant 'vans on display, the new facility is also the place in Melbourne to view and buy the latest Bruder ADX caravans, after Off Track became the official Victorian distributor for the expedition trailer specialist earlier this year.

Meanwhile, it appears the dealer roll-out for new imported brand Gold Class Caravans has stalled, with Melbourne-based The Touring Hub no longer listed as a dealer on the Gold Class website.

It could be something to do with the Touring Hub recently announcing it was "under new management" and appears to be focussing on locally-built models including the latest Vivid and Platinum 'vans from Urban Caravans.

The good news is that the three remaining Gold Class dealers in Tassie, Queensland and NSW are currently slashing up to $5000 off 2025 stock 'vans, on what was already a sharply priced 'fixed price' package.

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