Crusader Caravans has been recognised as Australia’s most awarded Caravan manufacturer in the history of the CIV Hall of Fame and Industry Awards.
Daniel Sahlberg, CEO – Caravan Industry Victoria
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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.
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“This acknowledgement further solidifies that Crusader is a brand Australians can trust. It complements our ‘Circle of Trust’ — a combination of industry accreditation, Master Manufacturer certification and independent compliance validation.
“We want our customers to buy with total confidence, knowing they are getting one of the finest caravans available in Australia and Crusader will support them every step of the way.”
Crusader Caravans Founder and CEO Serge Valentino.
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
The recognition of being Australia’s most awarded caravan manufacturer in the history of the CIV Hall of Fame and Industry Awards, reflects Crusader Caravans’ dedication to excellence across all facets of caravan manufacturing. From design and innovation through to quality control 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 caravan as though it was 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.
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A brand you can count on and trust
With over 24 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.
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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.
*Crusader Caravans is the most awarded caravan manufacturer in the history of the Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) Hall of Fame and Industry Awards, having received the prestigious CIV Manufacturer of the Year award in 2019, 2021, 2024, and 2025.
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