THE FRONT BOOT

Inside the state-of-the-art Crusader factory .

Crusader Caravans has been named Victoria ’ s 2024 Caravan Manufacturer of the Year by Caravan Industry Victoria ( CIV ).

This award is the highest accolade offered by the caravan industry . According to CIV , the award recognises Crusader ’ s “ unwavering commitment to building highquality caravans for Australians ”.

A panel of industry experts from CIV conducted a comprehensive review of all entrants , including finalists Jayco Corporation , New Age Caravans , and Nova Caravans , before selecting Crusader Caravans for the top honour .

This is the third time Crusader Caravans has received this award , with previous wins in 2019 and 2021 . The judges were particularly impressed by Crusader ’ s state-ofthe-art factory , praising it as the most advanced manufacturing facility in the Australian caravan industry .

“ We are truly honoured to receive this award . It ’ s a testament to the passion and dedication of all our staff who expertly craft every single caravan as if it was their own . Thank you to all our customers for your support ,” Crusader managing director and founder Serge Valentino said .

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