Crusader Caravans and JB Caravans adopt RVMAP Australian badge

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce Crusader Caravans and JB Caravans are the first businesses to carry the RVMAP Australian badge. 

This badge has been introduced to provide additional information on the source of RV products. It will be phased in as a replacement for the RVMAP Manufacturer badge. 

The current RVMAP International badge remains available to accredited businesses sourcing their RV products from outside Australia. This may mean some RVMAP businesses carry different RVMAP badges on different RV products.

Michael Paidoussis of Crusader Caravans (pictured above, centre) said the company was proud to carry the RVMAP Australian badge on its vehicles, emphasising the importance of transparency to RV consumers.

“Consumers deserve the very best in their RV products and should be fully informed around their RV purchase, which can be one of the most important and rewarding decisions they ever make,” Paidoussis said.

“That’s why we support RVMAP and are proud to carry the RVMAP Australian badge – a symbol of our proud Australian manufacturing heritage.” 

Sharon Xue of JB Caravans has been a long-time supporter of Australian manufacturing. She said it was natural for her company to be an early adopter of the RVMAP Australian badge. 

“We are very proud of being Australian made and believe RV consumers should better understand where their RVs are manufactured,” Xue said. “This is why we support carrying the RVMAP Australian badge.” 

One standard, every RV 

Irrespective of each RV product’s origin, the criteria for carrying an RVMAP badge remain consistent.  

Badges are only available to accredited businesses that pass compliance inspections and show a strong commitment to consumer safety, ongoing education, and adherence to Australian compliance requirements.  

RVMAP businesses undergo extensive and regular product inspections, covering ADR evidence, along with gas and electrical compliance obligations. They also have access to key compliance tools, education around Vehicle Type Approvals, and reviews of their Quality Management Systems. 

Paidoussis praised the RVMAP program for its positive impact on Crusader Caravans’ business operations, product safety, and compliance readiness. 

“Being part of the RVMAP program has improved our business and helped make our products safer, while also protecting us from future regulatory and compliance costs,” Paidoussis said.

“We welcome the RVMAP team into our factory to assess our manufacturing processes and product designs. Anything that helps us improve and deliver better RV products is something we embrace and encourage.” 

These stringent standards and support resources are delivering clear benefits. According to consumer research, RVMAP product inspections uncover, on average, fewer than one-third as many compliance concerns compared to RV products inspected outside the RVMAP program.