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AUSTRALIA'S caravan industry is predicting another record year of
production.
The forecast comes as recently released statistics for April revealed a
3.2 percent increase in production compared with the corresponding month
last year.
It was the fourth consecutive monthly increase this year, indicating
Australians' appetite for caravanning and camping is supporting local
manufacturing.
Yearly production so far was 10.3 percent higher compared to 2014 figures.
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is now estimating another record year of
production.
"These new figures for 2015 are on the back of yearly production in 2014
that was the second-highest in two decades," chief executive Stuart Lamont
said.
"Our research shows that more and more families are turning to caravanning
and camping for leisure in Australia."
The research showed that the largest domestic user group were 30-54
year-olds, making up 50 percent of the market.
They were followed by 55-70 year-olds who make up 25 percent.
The association pointed out that as the market grew, so would production.
"Over 70 percent of RVs bought in Australia are made here," Mr Lamont
said.
"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.".
