Dometic issues RUA absorption refrigerator recall for Australia. Dometic Australia has identified a potential defect in RUA6 and RUA8 series absorption refrigerators sold in various brand RVs and caravans from July 2018 to December 2020. What’s the problem? If the…
If your weekend went too quickly and, as a result, you missed out on visiting the Victorian Caravan and Camping Virtual Show, don’t stress. Due to popular demand, access to the show has been extended. According to Chief Executive for…
Wednesday, September 30 will witness a new concept for a caravan and outdoor consumer show. Innovation arrives at the inaugural Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show, it is an exciting and pioneering take on traditional caravan and camping shows. Due…
Caravan Industry Victoria CEO Rob Lucas is extending a personal invitation to the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show. Like the Facebook party posts that go viral, this time as many of you that can come is welcome. None…
Just like an edible sandwich, a sandwich panel used in building caravans can have different fillings. What’s inside a caravan composite sandwich panel and what can they do for you? Chances are you’ve heard the terms composite used in discussions…
Despite the cancellation of Leisurefest for this year, the 2020 Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show will go on amid challenging times, it’s been announced today. With Metropolitan Melbourne caravan industry manufacturers and dealers closing for six weeks due to…
As the coronavirus situation deepens once more, it’s been announced by Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) that Melbourne Leisurefest 2020 has been cancelled. In a statement issued, August 14, 2020, the CIV cited the introduction by the Victorian Government of Stage…
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) reports that the Victorian caravan manufacturing can’t avoid lockdown. Following a hectic week of lobbying the Victorian Government for a possible exemption from the newly imposed lockdown, it’s not been good news. The CIV is…
The Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) trade body has launched an exciting initiative: The Victorian Caravan & Camping Virtual Show. Between September 2-6, 2020, you can attend one of the caravan lifestyle’s biggest events, just a bit differently. That’s right, for…
With international borders closed until 2021 and state borders starting to open, there’s never been more reasons to explore Australia with a trusty caravan or RV. Though most of us will need some kind of finance to get our dream…
COVID-19 has been blamed for the liquidation of hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer, Complete Campsite High profile and award-winning hybrid camper-trailer manufacturer Complete Campsite has gone into liquidation, with the economic downturn due to COVID-19 being cited as the main reason. The…
Is enough being done to educate caravanners on truck safety? RV Daily recently ran a three-part story entitled Caravanners vs Truckies (read it here). We looked at the key road safety issues, who is responsible for altering their behaviour to…
Avida RV is excited to announce it has appointed a new dealer on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland. Avida Sunshine Coast/Green RV is an Australian family-owned and operated business committed to helping customers with their company tagline being ‘Built by…
The ongoing health pandemic has raised questions about the state of Australian manufacturing and the loss to overseas production. It’s a mantra that’s gaining momentum again, so why should you buy Australian-made? There has definitely never been a better or…
Lotus Caravans has brought a little more convenience into the lives of potential consumers by adding a virtual showroom to its website. If there’s one thing that’s been knocked about during this COVID-19 crisis, it’s consumer certainty, let alone confidence.…
As Aussie businesses change up the way they’re going about their day to day operations, Avida has just launched their virtual tour online. With COVID-19 restrictions well and truly in place, many businesses are looking to the online world to…
Update: NSW GVM Upgrade changes withdrawn… temporarily. Further to the story previously published on 30 April, 2020 on RV Daily titled NSW changes GVM upgrade rules, literally overnight, Transport for NSW has now withdrawn the GVM upgrade changes outlined in…
We hear these terms used often, but what do they mean for you? We examine the tried and tested old-school stick and tin vs composite panels Have caravan manufacturing techniques and technology changed a lot over the past few decades?…
