GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #11 | Page 2

HITCHING UP WITH MAX TAYLOR HORROR MOVIE The misfortune of others sometimes makes captivating television. In fact, certain programs peddle in it almost exclusively, counting on shocking footage to boost their ratings. You know the type I mean. As we report in this issue, it has become quite fashionable to show clips of caravans rolling over on the highway. Yes, the RV lifestyle has become a favourite object of derision. But I’m yet to see a program such as A Current Affair report on the incredible growth of the RV industry, or the joy the lifestyle brings to hundreds of thousands of people around the country. But if that seems like fluff, here’s some substance: the industry is worth more than $19 billion to the Australian economy. We also know in 2016, 21,841 RVs were built in Australia, the second highest number in 37 years. That number equals jobs, from the people who build the vans to the entire supply chain. I could go on. MANAGING EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS SALES DIRECTOR WEB DESIGNER Grant Manson - 0417 052 819 Darcy McDonald NATIONAL SALES MANAGER PRODUCED BY Max Taylor Robbie Mangoni + William Blazejewski VIDEOGRAPHER/EDITOR James Manson GoRV Pty Ltd www.gorv.com.au Cameron Damon Media www.camerondamon.com.au PRODUCTION COORDINATOR EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES   Ashley Manson - 0438 051 354 Adriana Manson 2 We all know that caravans can roll for a number of reasons, and the cause – whether incorrect loading, an under-rated tow vehicle or even a manufacturing fault – should be investigated. Funnily enough, though, I’ve never seen the results of such investigations on these television programs. It’s just shot after shot of jack-knifing caravans. And certainly there has been no focus on the poor owners of these vans. I suppose that would make dull television. gorv.com.au info@gorv.com.au