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RV Industry
Chinese-Built Caravans Gain Ground in 2026 as Local Manufacturers Report Sales Slowdown
Chinese-built caravans are appearing in greater numbers at Australia’s major shows in 2026, as import volumes remain elevated and local manufacturers report a sharp...
General News
SUVs and Ute Sales Dominate Australia’s January 2026 Vehicle Market
SUV and ute sales in Australia remained dominant in January 2026, with 87,092 new vehicles delivered nationwide — up 0.3 per cent year-on-year.According to...
RV Industry
Zone RV’s $42 Million Collapse: The End of the ‘Customer-Banker’ Era
The $42 million Zone RV collapse signals the end of high-risk progress payments in the Australian caravan industry. With Essential Caravans introducing a 10% deposit model, the sector is resetting how caravans are sold — and how buyer trust is protected.
Events
Show Season 2026: Are “Show-Only” Caravan Deals Really Worth It?
With the Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow in Melbourne (18–22 February 2026) and the UK’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at NEC Birmingham (17–22...
General News
Mackenzie Falls Closed Ahead of Labor Day as Grampians Roads Affected
Major closures are affecting the Grampians before Labor Day, including Mackenzie Falls and several key roads. Check what’s open before you travel.
RV Industry
The End of the Fixed Fitout: How Modular Architecture is Disrupting Australia’s RV Market
The $18.19 billion Australian recreational vehicle market is undergoing a seismic shift . For many, the arrival of the modular campervan has offered a...
General News
2026 Nissan Navara Price and Specifications Confirmed Ahead of March Arrival
Nissan has confirmed 2026 Navara pricing from $53,348, with a 2.4-litre bi-turbo diesel and 3.5-tonne towing across the range ahead of its March arrival.
General News
As Touring Costs Rise, Some Travellers Are Rethinking Boats and Caravans
Rising caravan prices, storage fees and registrations are prompting some travellers to rethink owning both a caravan and a boat.
General News
Thurra River Campground Reopens Briefly – Now Closed Again Ahead of Final Works
Thurra River Campground reopened briefly after years of closure but has now closed again for final works, with a full return expected ahead of Easter.
General News
Jayco’s Latest Caravan Releases Point to a Shift in How Australians Are Touring
Jayco’s latest caravan releases offer clues about how Australians are travelling in 2026, from off-grid touring to clearer divides between family and long-term touring vans.
General News
Insurance Is Getting More Expensive — So How Much Cover Do Caravanners Need in 2026?
The “Set and Forget” Insurance Era Is EndingFor many caravanners, insurance has long been a background cost, essential, rarely revisited, and often renewed without...
General News
$10m in Federal Grants Upgraded 110 Caravan Parks — Are Campers Benefiting?
A $10m federal grant has funded upgrades at 110 caravan parks nationwide. As the program wraps up, travellers are questioning what’s changed on the ground.
General News
Ningaloo Coast Camping Bookings to Shift to Monthly Releases in 2026 — What Campers Need to Know
From February 2026, camping bookings along WA’s Ningaloo Coast will move to monthly block releases under a new trial, replacing the current daily rollover system.
RV Industry
Jayco Founder Gerry Ryan Awarded AO in 2026 Australia Day Honours
Jayco founder Gerry Ryan has been awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2026 Australia Day Honours. This recognises his...
Events
Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow Scheduled to Return to Melbourne in February
The Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow is scheduled to return to Melbourne Showgrounds in February for caravan and camping travellers.
