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Top-10 stories of 2016
Which were the most popular stories published on Caravancampingsales in 2016? Read on to find out…Two articles highlighting some of the dodgy practises in the Australian caravan manufacturing industry, were among the 10 most popular news stories posted on Caravancampingsales during 2016.
The most widely read, based on number of ‘clicks’ generated, was a story about leading RV repairer, Barry Davidson’s latest, controversial call to expose shonky builders with an official enquiry into the caravan manufacturing industry.
Also popular with readers was the revelation that as many as 90 per cent of caravans built in Australia are not fully compliant with state and Federal regulations.
Other well-read yarns touched on other ‘hot’ topics like load levellers, free camping, extreme off-roading and over-the-top pricing…
Reflecting the growing interest in smaller caravans, more than half of the 10 most popular models reviewed in 2016 measured 13ft (body length) or less, from a funky, Queensland-built teardrop camper to a chunky Melbourne-built, full height off-road model.
And proving there’s still plenty of life left in traditional canvas three, albeit well-equipped ‘tent’ campers also made it into the top-10…
Top-10 news
1. Call for caravan industry Royal Commission: leading caravan repairer steps up long-running campaign to expose shonky caravan builders
2. 4WD lift kits now legal: Off-road enthusiasts rejoice as authorities approve body lift up to 50mm after independent testing shows stability control is unaffected
3. Swift gets Outback ready: British brand reveals bold plans for locally-built caravan aimed at heavy-duty off-road market
4. Free camping at NSW van park: As camping fees rise, one NSW park breaks the mould by offering free unpowered sites
5. Is your caravan legal? A timely reminder that many caravans continue to be sold not fully compliant
6. Australia’s most hardcore caravan? Military-inspired Bruder EXP-6 takes off-road caravanning to new level
7. Are load levellers a waste of time? Better to buy a balanced caravan than resort to band-aid solutions
9. Four-tonne towing for LandCruiser: after-market upgrade further extends capabilities of popular Aussie tow tug
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Written byChris Fincham
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