Australian Travel

The caravanning industry is booming according to new statistics from the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association of Australia (RVMAA) showing record year-to-year growth and the highest manufacturing numbers in over 30 years.

The total number of recreational vehicles manufactured in 2010 reached 21,150 , a record breaking 31.75% increase over 2009’s figures of 16,053 and the highest amount manufactured in a single year since 1980.

According to Caravan, RV & Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA) Chief Executive Officer, Ben Yates, the huge growth is a result of Australian’s recognising the benefits of investing longer term in their holidays and the variety that only a…