Caravanning is still a preferred holiday of choice for Aussies and Queenslanders
Caravanning is still a preferred holiday of choice for Aussies and Queenslanders
Aspiring and seasoned road trippers spent up big at the 2022 Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Outdoor Show
RVs a hit at the 2022 Let’s Go Queensand show
The 2022 Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Outdoor Show, presented by Caravanning Queensland took place from from October 27 – 30, and showcased over six hundred recreational vehicles with a combined value of more than $36 million.
The event showed that the caravanning lifestyle is not showing any signs of slowing down with more than 15,000 people attending the four-day caravan extravaganza, resulting in thousands of RVs and products sold.
Aussies clearly love caravanning
With ongoing consistent sales and consumer demand, the caravan industry in Queensland also continues to experience strong interest across the board, from manufacturers and dealers right through to parks and local tourism.
Caravanning Queensland Trade CEO, Jason Plant says an estimated $45 million in sales was achieved over the four day expo.
“Domestic travel is still the preferred holiday of choice for Australians due largely to the increasing costs associated with international travel,” he said.
A carbon neutral van!
With the growing trend of off-grid and extreme caravan customisations, the show was the prime spot for dealers to release their new 2022 models and advanced tech.
Ben Menzies, Principal Dealer of Pickering Caravans and Junior Vice President of Caravanning Queensland says they couldn’t think of a better time to showcase the launch of their first all-electric carbon neutral caravan.
“Over the last couple of years, there’s been a growing interest in highly sustainable, family adventure vans that can go off-grid for a significant amount of time without compromising on comfort or luxury,” he said.
“Many consumers using Tesla batteries in their home are really interested in a caravan with a carbon neutral footprint which gives them freedom and flexibility to disappear off-grid, and only rely on sun and water supply – and this was certainly a big feature of interest at the show,” he added.
Great safety advice from fellow travellers
This year, the show also welcomed appearances from VANbassadors 4 Boys and a Caravan, giving visitors the chance to meet some of their favourite caravan and camping influencers and learn how to master the van-life, home schooling and making money on the road.
Mr Plant said the weight and towing masterclasses continue to be an important and popular seminar with Queensland travellers.
“The ‘how to load your van’ classes proved to be the most popular seminar, offering positive indications that travellers are putting safety top of mind when it comes to their vehicles and holidays,” he said.