Crusader Caravans WINS the 2025 Caravan Manufacturer of the Year Award!
Crusader Caravans has won the 2025 Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) award for Excellence in Caravan and RV Manufacturing. This prestigious accolade, the highest honour in the Australian caravan industry, recognises Crusader Caravans as the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year.
This award by the CIV is the most highly sought after award in the Australian caravan industry.
This is now the fourth time Crusader Caravans have taken out the Australian caravan industry’s top prize in the last six years.
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* The award won by Crusader Caravans is the 2025 Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) Award for Excellence in Caravan and RV Manufacturing — the Australian caravan industry’s highest recognition for manufacturing, design, build quality, innovation, and customer care.
Crusader Caravans:
A Legacy of Manufacturing
Excellence
The award recognises Crusader Caravan for their unwavering commitment to manufacturing excellence. From humble beginnings, Crusader Caravans is an industry leader and proud Australian made success story.
Industry leading excellence
The award highlights Crusader Caravans’ unwavering commitment to building high-quality caravans made in Australia. A panel of industry experts from CIV conducted a comprehensive review of all entrants, including finalists Jayco Corporation, New Age Caravans, and Snowy River Caravans, before selecting Crusader Caravans for this top honour.
This is the fourth time Crusader Caravans has received this esteemed award, with previous wins in 2019, 2021, and 2024. The recognition underscores the company’s continuous dedication to innovation and superior quality in the caravan industry.
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
The 2025 Caravan Manufacturer of the Year award reflects Crusader Caravans’ dedication to excellence across all facets of caravan manufacturing, from design and innovation to quality and customer service. Crusaders’ team of in-house engineers and interior designers are passionate about creating exceptional caravanning experiences. This vision is brought to life by the team of expert tradespeople who take pride in building each individual caravan as though it were their own. Attention to detail is evident at every touch point.
An advanced Manufacturing facility
Crusader’s state of the art production facility located in Epping Victoria particularly impressed the judges. The purpose-built facility is modelled on world’s best practise manufacturing methods and is proudly one of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the Australian caravan industry. Crusader’s state-of-the-art facilities combined with EcoLite full composite materials result in stronger, lighter, and superior caravans compared to traditional models.
Watch this video to tour the Crusader Caravans factory:
A “Stand Out” model range
The recently launched new MY25 model range is a true reflection of Crusader Caravans’ commitment to designing and building extraordinary caravans.
The specific needs of each individual market have been considered along with how Crusader can deliver a superior caravanning experience. The result is a standout range of 8 core ranges spanning 33 individual caravan models. This means there’s a Crusader Caravan to match a wide variety of unique lifestyles.
A brand you can count on and trust
With over 22 years of caravan manufacturing experience Crusader Caravans is a reliable Australian manufacturer. Crusader’s solid track record of consistently producing high-quality Australian made caravans is reflected in their rapidly growing customer base. Crusader Caravans, along with its dealer network, is committed to providing exceptional customer service. This dedication ensures that customers receive the best possible support throughout their ownership experience.
See what Crusader Caravan’s customers have to say here:
Crusader Caravan’s Owners Reunion in Broken Hill 2025
Crusader Caravan’s Owners Reunion in Broken Hill 2025
An open invitation…
We invite you to visit a Crusader dealership to view the Crusader difference for yourself.
AWARD CRITERIA
The Business Excellence Awards recognize outstanding business practices across all industry sectors. The comprehensive assessment included manufacturing materials and methods, operations, sales, marketing, and support. Crusader Caravans excelled in all aspects.
Specific criteria included:
- Production line process including construction method and components used.
- Management relationship between dealers and component manufacturing.
- Show compliance results.
- Testing/certification compliance conducted.
- Nature of the Business: Products and services offered.
- Business Background: History and progression.
- Business Growth: Revenue, production, staff, and sales.
- Business Reviews: Consumer reviews/ feedback.
- Innovation and Change: New or first-to-market products or services.
- Sales & Customer Service: Management and handling of customers including product order process.
- Staff & People: Management and ongoing development of staff.
- Warranty: Warranty management systems and processes.
- Quality: Management and processes to maintain quality.
- Workplace Health & Safety: Safety systems and processes.
- Marketing: Promotion of products or services.
- Facilities: Functionality, amenities, and presentation.
Crusader Caravans’ superior performance in these areas has earned them the top accolade, marking them as a benchmark for excellence in the industry.
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