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Drivers responsible
Rig
checks vital before hitting
POLICE in Queensland have requested caravanners to
familiarise themselves with their rig before hitting the road.
"Caravanning can be an exciting time for everyone, but it can also lead to
tragedy if you don't know your vehicles capability," Darling Downs officer
Senior Constable Belinda Elks said.
"Drivers of vehicles towing caravans or trailers are responsible for
driving to the conditions and understanding the impacts of the extra
load."
'Outstanding year' for Fleetwood's RV division By Dennis Amor
FLEETWOOD'S
RV Solutions division has reported an "outstanding year" thanks to the
ongoing popularity of domestic tourism in Australia. But the division,
which operates RV accessories company Northern Camec and Melbourne-based
caravan repairs and services company Northern RV, said it was forecast to
decline as international travel returns. "The larger fleet of imported and
domestic caravans already purchased would continue to fuel the second-hand
and aftermarket demand for the services and products of RV Solutions for
years to come," it said in a message to shareholders. The RV Solutions
business finished the financial year with EBITA of $9.8 million on revenue
of $81.2 million. Its medium-term outlook remained positive, with the
forward order book for manufacturers remaining at historically high
levels. "The business will likely remain in a
strong position through exposure to the locally-built RV market via the
parts business Camec, and to overseas imports through the services
business Northern RV. The boom in caravan sales during the past two years
will likely continue to deliver demand for the
aftermarket service and renovation offering of Northern RV." The potential
impact of recent interest rate rises, fuel increases and the impact on
discretionary spending was being closely monitored, it added.
Caravan industry embraces THE caravan industry has embraced TAFE Queensland's courses, with a hundred students now taking further education and RV apprenticeships. The provider said it was uniquely placed to service the industry thanks to its ability to train the wide range of skills needed for building high quality caravans. TAFE Queensland's director of commercial services Stephen Gates said students benefited from its specialised teaching staff and equipment. "The skills needed for the recreational vehicle industry are made up of many different trades," he explained. "The great thing here at TAFE Queensland is the breadth of our training and scope of our facilities." Caravan Industry Association of Australia chief executive Stuart Lamont describes the caravan manufacturing sector as "the largest remaining bastion of automotive manufacturing in Australia", adding that last year saw the highest Australian-made production rates in 30 years. The industry had struggled to maintain quality standards and consumers had been demanding higher quality and compliance standards for some years. The local caravan industry is in full support of TAFE Queensland's new courses, with Queensland industry giants Caravanning Queensland and recreational vehicle insurance specialists CIL Insurance both donating to the new facilities and courses. A caravan industry training facility was opened Acacia Ridge campus in August, 2021. ● For further story, click here. 'Next six months to remain challenging' Rising costs a headache for caravan industry
RISING costs are a worry
to the Australian caravanning
industry's peak body, it has been revealed.
Holiday parks chief executive joins CCIA's NSW board of directors REFLECTIONS Holiday Parks
chief executive Nick Baker has been elected to the Caravan and Camping
Industry Association NSW's board of
directors. He will take up his appointment
on November 8. Mr Baker joined Reflections Holiday Parks as chief
executive in July, 2021,
and reshaped the organisation from a builder and operator of
holiday parks to a leading nature-based escapes organisation. Reflections
is the largest holiday park operator in NSW and
welcomes two
million visitors a year. It is
a pioneering the profit for purpose tourism
business model where all profits are reinvested
in the Crown Lands parks and reserves that it cares for on behalf of the
people of NSW. Reflections' goal is to deliver over $1.3 billion in
economic benefit (cumulative) to NSW between now and the 2030 financial
year. CCIA NSW chief executive Lyndel Gray congratulated Mr Baker and
welcomed his involvement and support for the industry. "Nick's global
tourism experience and expertise across all facets of the industry make
him an exciting addition to our board,"
she said. Cables and ties saved the day JP applauds Good Samaritan for caravan rescue
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Highest production rate for 30yrs
'An exciting addition'
A
CARAVANNING justice of the peace has taken to