Driving Forward: Inside the 2026 National Conference
Amid challenging market conditions and rapid industry change, the 2026 Caravan Industry National Conference showcased the resilience, adaptability and collaborative spirit driving Australia’s caravan and camping sector forward. A record 1,100 industry professionals gathered at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 13–15 May for this year’s event, taking in expert insights, networking […]
Why floorplan programs are your strategic advantage
Article by DLL Australia’s RV industry operates within a distinctive commercial environment. Seasonal demand cycles, high‑value inventory and evolving consumer expectations place constant pressure on dealers to balance stock availability with cash flow. At the same time, manufacturers rely on strong, well‑capitalised dealer networks to maintain production momentum, protect market share and bring new models […]
Trade CEOs meet in Perth to discuss pressing issues
Amid growing concern over fuel prices and the supply-chain effects of the Iran conflict, trade association CEOs from across Australia met in Perth last week to discuss strategic priorities for the caravan industry. Key topics addressed at the meeting included: The Perth meeting followed a similar session at the Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow in […]
Evaluating caravan supply chains: Would ‘onshoring’ pay off?
Can we build more of our caravans here in Australia — and make it stack up economically? That’s the big question driving a new research project by Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Luke Chippindale, who is investigating whether key caravan components could be made locally rather than imported from overseas. Right now, we are heavily […]
Unlocking economic growth: Our call for regulatory reform
Australia’s caravan and camping industry plays a vital role in supporting domestic manufacturing, tourism, and regional development. However, regulatory fragmentation and market inefficiencies are limiting the sector’s ability to reach its full economic potential. To address these challenges, Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently made a submission to the Federal Government’s Productivity Commission. The submission […]
New policy priorities call for boost in road safety and support for regional economies
As Australians prepare to head to the polls this year, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has publicly unveiled its new policy roadmap, The Road Ahead: A View to the Future. The document was soft launched to federal politicians in October 2024 as part of Friends of Caravanning #2. DOWNLAD: The Road Ahead: A View to […]
Exciting Times Ahead for Caravan Parks with Infrastructure Grants Announced
Caravan Industry Association of Australia thanks the Albanese Government and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, on today’s grants announcement of 111 caravan parks from across the country set to receive grants between $10,000 and $100,000.
RV Manufacturing Enjoys Continued Growth with Release of Strong 2022 Figures
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has released the sector’s 2022 manufacturing and import numbers with nearly 50,000 registrations recorded new to market.
Can caravan parks be the answer to EV charging infrastructure?
Caravan Industry Association of Australia believes the answer to future regional connectivity is through the caravanning industry, with calls for support on transforming its national caravan park network into a fast charge super network.
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