Caravan park sector revenue reached $3.1 billion in 2024 , up 7% ($196.6 million) from 2023, highlighting Australians’ growing appetite for road trip adventures and on-the-ground experiences.
• The caravan and camping industry contributes an estimated $27.1 billion annually to the national economy, underlining how this partnership not only benefits travellers but also supports tourism and local communities across the country.
• Australia recorded 908,513 registered recreational vehicles in January 2024 , up 5% on last year, showing more Aussies are hitting the road.
Three homegrown family businesses have teamed up, turning quality Aussie caravanning into an even bigger adventure. Crusader Caravans, Dreamhaven, and BIG4 Holiday Parks are making exploring Australia’s big backyard more accessible than ever for new van buyers.
With every new Crusader or Dreamhaven caravan, customers will receive a free night’s site stay at a BIG4 Holiday Park of their choice, plus a complimentary two-year BIG4 Perks+ membership—bringing quality Aussie caravanning within easier reach for everyone.1
In 2024, Australian caravan parks hit $3.1 billion in revenue, proving just how much Aussies love a road trip adventure. The latest Caravan and Camping State of Industry 2025 report also shows the industry pumps an estimated $27.1 billion into the national economy each year.
The new collaboration will offer new van purchasers:
- One free night’s site stay at any participating BIG4 Holiday Park with a minimum two-night stay
- a complimentary two-year Perks+ membership, with $50 off every booking via BIG4.com.au
- discounts on movie tickets across the country
- exclusive member-only deals and partner offers
Crusader Caravans Founder and CEO Serge Valentino said the partnership is a perfect fit between the homegrown Aussie businesses, passionate about supporting tourism nationwide.
“By teaming up with BIG4 Holiday Parks, we’re not just handing over the keys to a new caravan, we’re unlocking experiences, value and memories to make the most of their new holiday home on wheels,” Serge said.
“We’re excited to announce this partnership shortly after launching our second brand Dreamhaven, which brings Aussies a range of high-quality, Australian-made caravans designed to be affordable without compromise. We’d like to invite everyone who might be thinking about buying a new caravan one day to go visit their local Dreamhaven Caravans dealer on Saturday
- Terms and Conditions apply. Free night offer conditional upon a minimum 2 night booking at participating BIG4 Parks. 4th Oct which is national Dreamhaven Dream Day. On this special day, caravan lovers and first-time buyers alike are invited to visit their local Dreamhaven dealer to explore the brand-new range up close. Saturday 4 th October is the day dreams can be turned into reality.”
Launched in September 2025, Dreamhaven combines Crusader’s decades of award-winning experience with practical design and quality construction. The new product range features five layouts, with on-road and off-road versions available, for a total of 10 individual models.
Crusader has also launched Dreamhaven Caravans Finance to make high-quality caravanning more accessible. The offering includes loans for the Dreamhaven range of caravans with $2,000 cashback for new, approved customers until 31 December 2025, plus same-day approvals, insurance and warranty options.2
BIG4 Holiday Parks CEO Sean Jenner said the team is thrilled to partner with Crusader and Dreamhaven Caravans to help more Aussies explore the beauty of the outdoors.
“We chose to partner with Crusader and Dreamhaven Caravans as they are world-class manufacturers representing quality, affordability and home-grown Aussie ingenuity. We’re excited about the benefits this collaboration will deliver to the Australian caravanning community,” Sean said.
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About Crusader Caravans:
Crusader Caravans is a multi-award-winning Australian manufacturer of superior-quality caravans. As the reigning Caravan Manufacturer of the Year and proud four-time recipient of this prestigious award in the past six years, the brand is held in high regard by industry experts, competitors and customers alike.
First established in 2002 by Serge Valentino who has decades of hands-on caravan-building experience, Crusader Caravans then partnered with Mawson Group in 2016 to assist with strategy, capital, and management expertise. The partnership established a powerful combination of manufacturing prowess and astute management practices. Crusader Caravans has firmly established itself as a leading supplier of exceptionally well-built caravans, and a financially robust brand caravan buyers can count on and trust.
The year 2022 marked a major milestone for the company with the opening of the new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. The new factory is one of the most advanced manufacturing plants in the Australian caravan industry.
Proving its admirable worth as a springboard of innovation, a series of Australian caravan industry breakthroughs continue to emerge from the new Crusader factory. The all-new 2025 model range by Crusader Caravans represents the future of Australian caravanning.
Crusader Caravans consistently create new industry benchmarks, cementing them as one of Australia’s most premier caravan brands. At the core of the business is grassroots leadership, a customer-first mentality and a passion for helping more Australians enjoy the ultimate adventure lifestyle. For more information on Crusader Caravans, please visit crusadercaravans.com.au
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