FIGURES for recreational vehicle production continue to outstrip last year's as
Australians' appetite for caravanning and camping supports local
manufacturing.
Statistics show a rise of 13 percent compared with June 2014, while
year-to-date production is eight percent higher compared to last year.
Last year saw the second highest yearly production in two decades.
Year-to-date production is the highest in over five years as the RV
industry continues to defy Australia’s trend of manufacturing decline in
traditional and automotive industries.
Monthly RV production in June this year was 1965, compared to 1734 in June
2014. Of the RVs built, 1083 were caravans ... the highest number
produced in June for the past five years.
The combined towable production is also the highest since 2011.
Production on track to eclipse
last year's total
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Caravan Industry Association of Australia estimates another record year of
production. "2015 RV production is on track to eclipse last year's total
of 21,300," chief executive Stuart Lamont said.
"Our research shows that more and more, families are turning to
caravanning and camping for leisure in Australia."
Research by the association showed the largest domestic user group in the
sector was the 30 to 54-year-olds, making up 50 percent of the market.
This was followed by the 55 to 70-year-olds who make up 25 percent.
As the market grew, so would production, Mr Lamont said.
"Over 70 percent of RVs bought in Australia are made here. As increasing numbers of Australians hit the roads around Australia in
search of that great Aussie holiday, local RV production will increase to
supply demand.
"This is great news both for Australian manufacturing, and for the
industry.
"We love knowing that caravanning and camping provides a very special
experience to Australian families of all shapes and sizes, and is
continuing to reach more and more Australians every season.”
Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently launched
caravanstats.com.au,
which provides the public with easily customised statistics on
recreational vehicle registration, manufacturing and other industry
research reports.
