Offgrid Downunder | $14 Billion and Counting: Why Australia’s Caravan Industry Isn’t Slowing Down
Welcome to Season 2 of the Offgrid Downunder Podcast — now bigger, bolder, and recorded in our brand-new purpose-built studio.
Hosted by Sam Moorhouse, this season brings a fresh lineup of voices, new stories, and exciting perspectives from across the off-road and camping community.
Australia is approaching one million registered recreational vehicles on the road — so where is the industry actually headed? In this episode, Sam sits down with Jason Plant, CEO of Caravanning Queensland (CTIAQ), alongside MDC Director Vaughan Hindley and National Sales Manager Wayne Chevis, to get a frank look at the state of caravanning in Australia right now.
Jason’s been in and around industry associations for over 20 years, and he brings an insider perspective that you rarely hear — from how industry bodies actually advocate for manufacturers and dealers, to what compliance really looks like behind the scenes at caravan shows.
They dig into the post-COVID normalisation, cost-of-living pressures, why younger buyers are entering the market in bigger numbers, and what Jason sees as the genuine growth opportunities ahead. Plus, a look at Caravanning QLD’s free VanSafe program — and why every caravan owner should know about it.
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