Top-10 RV News of 2019
These were the biggest RV-related news stories of the yearBuyers shun poorly built caravans
‘Lemon’ caravans have been a hot topic in the Australian RV industry for the past few years, so it’s no surprise an article calling for a lift in quality control practices across the industry got plenty of clicks.
Overweight caravan epidemic spreads
It seems many caravanners are not aware – or simply don’t care – that their rigs are overweight in some aspect, judging by mounting evidence of a large proportion of tow vehicles and caravans hitting the road over-loaded. Not only is it illegal, it’s unsafe…
Jayco launches CrossTrak hybrid camper
It’s always big news when Jayco launches an all-new model – in this case, the first compact hybrid from Australia’s biggest RV manufacturer breaking cover at the Melbourne Supershow in February.
Australia’s first six tonne caravan
The same $200,000-plus triple-axle Kedron caravan that stunned showgoers at the 2018 Brisbane Supershow, turned up at this year's show with a new truck air brake system and uprated 6000kg ATM – believed to be a first for an off-road recreational caravan in Australia.
Monster toy hauler motorhome for sale
There are always a few spectacular RV rigs for sale on caravancampingsales, but few come as well equipped as this monster rig from Western Australia, advertised in mid-2019. The trailer alone on this ‘ultimate toy hauler tourer’ would cost more than most caravans!
Jayco plugs off-road caravan gap
Just when you thought Jayco had all market segments covered, along comes a new 19ft Journey All-Terrain semi off-road caravan which offers many of the features of Jayco’s full off-road Adventurer but at a price around $20,000 less.
Walkinshaw takes control of New Age
Full buy-out promises HSV-style automotive design and engineering makeover for top-three Melbourne-based caravan manufacturer
Why are Aussie caravans so expensive?
There are a few reasons why caravans cost more in Australia than overseas...
Crusader releases new Chameleon box camper
Melbourne caravan manufacturer hops on lightweight, composite box camper bandwagon.
Why you should buy a petrol tow vehicle
There’s now a strong case for switching from diesel to ULP power..
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