RVMAP Australian badges now available
25 July 2025To provide greater transparency and additional information on the source of RV products, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has introduced an ‘RVMAP Australian’ badge. This badge will be progressively phased in as a replacement for the ‘RVMAP Manufacturer’ badge.
The current ‘RVMAP International’ badge will remain available to accredited businesses sourcing their RV products from outside Australia.
This may mean some RVMAP businesses carry different RVMAP badges on different RV products.
One standard, every RV
Irrespective of each RV product’s origin, the criteria for carrying an RVMAP badge remains consistent.
Badges are only available to accredited businesses that pass compliance inspections, and show a strong commitment to consumer safety, ongoing education and adherence to Australian compliance requirements.
RVMAP businesses undergo extensive and regular product inspections, covering ADR evidence, gas and electrical compliance obligations. They also have access to key compliance tools, education around Vehicle Type Approvals, and reviews of their Quality Management Systems.
These stringent standards and support resources are delivering clear benefits. According to consumer research, RVMAP product inspections uncover, on average, fewer than one-third the number of compliance concerns compared to RV products inspected outside the RVMAP program.
Crusader and JB Caravans adopt Australian badge
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce Crusader Caravans and JB Caravans are the first RVMAP businesses to carry the new ‘RVMAP Australian’ badge.
Michael Paidoussis of Crusader Caravans praised the RVMAP program for its positive impact on business operations, product safety, and compliance readiness.
“Being part of the RVMAP program has improved our business and helped make our products safer, while also protecting us from future regulatory and compliance costs,” said Michael.
“We welcome the RVMAP team into our factory to assess our manufacturing processes and product designs. Anything that helps us improve and deliver better RV products is something we embrace and encourage.”
Highlighting the importance of transparency and quality to consumers, Michael added:
“Consumers deserve the very best in RV product and should be fully informed around their RV purchase, which can be one of the most important and rewarding decisions they ever make. That’s why we support RVMAP and are proud to carry the RVMAP Australian badge – a symbol of our proud Australian manufacturing heritage.”
Sharon Xue from JB Caravans has been a long-time supporter of Australian manufacturing. She said it was natural for her company to be an early adopter of the RVMAP Australian badge.
“We are very proud of being Australian made and believe RV consumers should better understand where their RV is manufactured,” Sharon said. “This is why we support carrying the RVMAP Australian badge.”
The RVMAP Australian badge is available through the RVMAP Catalogue, which can be obtained through [email protected]