AUSTRALIAN-American luxury caravans and a solar-electric tent pole are
among exciting new products making their national show debuts at the
fourth annual Border Caravan & Camping Expo this month.
The official industry show, staged by the Caravan Industry Association of
Victoria (CIA Vic), will have it all at Wodonga Racecourse from August
15 to 17.
One of the most technologically advanced products is an all-in-one tent
pole incorporating solar powered lights and recharging facilities in a
single unit.
Designed by Australian company Doble Outdoors, and already proving its
worth in refugee camps, the Doble SCS 200t makes its leisure market debut
at Wodonga.
The world-first solar powered tent pole and USB charger has a slim but
powerful LED light and a 5 watt solar panel angled to catch maximum
sunlight.
Also making their first public appearance are two new models from Cell
Caravans which take the Australian specification of these American-built
luxury vans to a whole new level.
The Bunkhouse family 'van and the big 26ft Estate are specifically
developed for Australia – built in the USA and fitted out in Melbourne to
ensure local compliance.
More than 200 caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, campervans, pop-tops,
tent trailers, fifth-wheelers and slide-ons will be on show at Wodonga.
CIA Vic chief executive officer Robert Lucas said the show would be bigger
than ever, with all the Jaycos together in a single under-cover space in
the new Jayco Exhibition Centre Hall.
"As always, there's also a huge range of parts and accessories,
destinations and off-road equipment, and it all adds up to a great day out
for the whole family," he said.
"In addition to free parking, food vendors and our kids playground, this
year we have free show bags for the kids, featuring the new Caravanning
Explorers’ Club characters."
Mr Lucas encouraged visitors to support CIA Vic's biggest-ever charity
effort – a unique 23ft family caravan worth over $78,000 being raffled for
Kids Under Cover to help prevent youth homelessness.
Admission to the Expo is just $12 for adults (concession $10) and free for
kids under 15 when accompanied by an adult, with a new two-day pass for
$18 (concession $15).
Gates are open from 9.30am to 5pm on Friday and Saturday and 9.30am to 4pm
on Sunday.
