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From left:
, Winnebago project manager
Doug Spencer,
Apollo executive manager operations
Paul Truman, Mr Trouchet, Towables president Johnny
Hernandez, Towables national sales manager Brion Brady, chairman,
chief executive and president Randy Potts and VP chief executive
Sarah Nielsen. |
Imports in time for Christmas
Colourful Minnies
set for Down Under
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your say
BRIGHTLY coloured US-built caravans are set to hit Australian shores
before Christmas.
Importer Apollo Motorhome Holidays says red, lime green and bright orange
Minnie Winnebago caravans are already a huge hit in America due to their
adventurous styling and colour options.
And US-based Winnebago Industries has decided they could also be well
accepted on the Australia market and has designed and manufactured models
specifically for Down Under.
Interiors have been built not only to withstand the tough Australian
climate, but also with traveller preferences and design aesthetics in
mind.
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US models of the Minnie |
Australian RV dealer and manufacturer Apollo Motorhome Holidays announced
a licencing deal with Winnebago Industries in July this year.
Chief executive Luke Trouchet recently travelled to America to see the
first Australian-bound Minnie caravans as they came off the production
line.
"It's a real privilege to represent Winnebago in Australia and New
Zealand, and we know the market is very keen to at last have access to
this iconic brand," Mr Trouchet said.
"We're absolutely delighted to see the first Minnie caravans heading Down
Under and we are sure they will be out on the road in no time."
Additional US-built Winnebago caravans are expected to join the model mix
over the next 12-18 months.
The licencing agreement also allows Apollo to design and manufacture
motorised products bearing the Winnebago name at its Northgate, Brisbane,
facility.
Mr Trouchet said Apollo's appointment as the official Winnebago licencee
in Australia and New Zealand was a milestone in the company's almost
30-year history.
"We're a family owned Australian company and it's a great privilege to be
part of the global Winnebago brand," he said.
"It's early days but we have exciting plans to expand the range of fully
imported caravans, possibly making US-built motorised Winnebago RVs
available according to market demand.
"Our pledge is to ensure these new Winnebago RVs – whether
Australian-built motorhomes or US-built caravans – meet Australian market
expectations, suit local consumer tastes and perform beautifully in local
conditions."
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