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Sales slump as super funds take battering Fleetwood caravan production slashed By DENNIS AMOR PERTH-based Fleetwood Corporation, which last year enjoyed a record profit, has cut its caravan production by half. Australia's second largest caravan manufacturer has been forced into the drastic move in the face of falling orders as prospective caravan buyers, particularly self-funded retirees, tighten their belts in the current economic climate which has battered superannuation funds. Fleetwood managing director Bob McKinnon
believes prospective new customers for its range of Coromal and Windsor
caravans are delaying retirement or travel plans until the nation's
financial situation improves.
Tourist smashes way out of blazing cabin
Park's controversial ballot plan angers regulars
Inquiry continues during recess
Protestors win battle to preserve SeaChange sites
Repeat customers a park's 'greatest asset'
Jury out on question of kids-free parks
Police probe early-morning caravan blaze
Caravan industry forecasts bumper winter
Decision expected soon on controversial new
park plan
Ageing desert travellers pose a problem
Sex fiend who attacked girl in annex jailed for 27 years
Clean-up continues after parks flooded
Adria reports 'excellent' results from show circuit
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Thanks for keeping caravanners informed
THANK you for another edition of Caravanning News.
I always find it an enjoyable read, and the news stories keeps us up
to date. Please keep up the good work.
I ALWAYS enjoy reading Caravanning News. Thanks for
the work you do on this.
Help needed with Viscount Nipper
door Call to overturn 'silly' rule which bans caravans
READING your story about new camping arrangements at Norval Park in
the last edition of Caravanning News made my blood boil. You
really have to wonder what planet the Bundaberg Regional Council is
on when it chunters on about improving the area for grey nomads in
their tents. When do you see these travellers using tents? They're
more likely to be in caravans and motorhomes ... which have been
banned from Norval Park. This silly ruling should be overturned so
all travellers can enjoy the beauty of the area, not just people in
tents and trailer tents. Stance could force nomads off the road SHAME on Queensland Caravan
Parks Association for opposing moves to introduce free overnight parking
for grey nomads in Maryborough. With aged pensioners having to watch
every cent these days, its attitude can only result in many of them
being forced off the road, and this would ultimately mean fewer
customers for caravan parks. The association should remember that
occasional free overnight parking is the only thing that allows many
financially stressed grey nomads to stay on the road. Come on Queensland
Caravan Parks Association, soften up a bit. |
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Massaging
a way to the top . . .
A CARAVAN park which offers a therapy room
with relaxing massage has been voted England's top park. The 27-acre
Hidden Valley Park in north Devon was awarded the Caravan Park of the Year
title at VisitEngland's Enjoy England awards. TELEVISION's Top Gear host Richard Hammond, whose on-air antics have ended in the destruction of about 80 caravans, has produced a new book. A Short History of Caravans in the UK, which includes how to destroy them in interesting ways, is said to be selling like hot cakes.
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