The official e-newsletter of the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Association of Australia Ltd
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JAN 2014
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UPDATE
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Much has been happening in recent weeks as RVM Australia and CRVA work towards forming a new integrated body to represent Australia's caravanning industry. Earlier this month, the joint working party met to develop governance recommendations, and to continue to advance the project ahead of a planned 1 July 2014 commencement.
Both parties are currently undertaking due diligence, and professional advice is being considered ahead of the meeting of each organisation's respective boards in mid February. A number of member briefings are planned around some of the upcoming caravan shows with the first of these briefings to take place at the next Member Update Meeting to be held in Adelaide during the Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show.
In the meantime, both organisations continue to function and deliver existing member services and benefits.
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Click here to request the
Awards sponsorship
prospectus
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RVM Australia Awards
Now that businesses are getting back into stride for the new year, we're hearing from quite a few companies interested in sponsoring our prestigious new RVM Australia Awards for Excellence to be held on 22 May.
At least two major companies have expressed an interest in becoming our major sponsor, and therefore also the naming-rights sponsor of the RVM Australia Member of the Year award.
There are sponsorship opportunities for a full spectrum of awards for important contributions to our industry, so you may well find one that's a perfect match for your own area of excellence.
Nominations will be called for in February. This promises to be a very exciting RVM Australia initiative that will generate much interest and profile for our industry, and I strongly encourage members to participate.
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RVMAP uses digital
tablets rather than pen-and-paper, so technical advisors
are able to incorporate
software that makes many
of the required calculations automatically.
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RVMAP second cycle
The next cycle of RVMAP for RV manufacturers is well under way. Following completion of the initial roll-out cycle and a subsequent review, the vehicle checklists have been improved to capture more safety elements in accordance with RVM Australia's Code of Practice, which is additional to the relevant Australian Design Rules and Australian Standards applicable to the manufacture of RVs.
This year's audits include both physical inspections of RVs and desktop audits of members' quality and compliance systems which will help to determine the frequency cycle of each Member's inspections for the future.
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 Advocacy progress
A good rapport is being established with the office of the Industry Minister, Ian Macfarlane, since first contacting the Minister to congratulate him on his appointment. Mr Macfarlane's policy adviser assures us that the Minister is very supportive of our efforts to address non-compliance concerns with imported product.
In that regard, a delegation of industry association representatives plans to meet soon with senior representatives from Vehicle Safety Standards to better understand the role they play in the RV import process.
To find out more about this and other RVM Australia news including the formation of a new integrated body to represent Australia's caravanning industry, members are invited to attend our next MUM which will take place during the Adelaide Caravan & Camping Show. I look forward to seeing you then.
David Duncan
Chief Executive Officer
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TECHNICAL
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Click here for a copy of the comparison summary
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Implementation of new gas regulations
Attendees at the recent gas regulations workshops received a comprehensive 13-page summary of the key changes between the 2004, 2010 and 2013 editions of AS/NZS 5601 part 2 of the regulations. The comparison of changes between 2013 and 2010 will be relevant to most states where the 2010 edition has been adopted (with the exception of Victoria and NSW).
Members who were unable to attend the workshop can click here to request a copy of the document.
In Victoria, members should familiarize themselves and prepare for implementation of AS/NZS5601.2:2013 by March 2014. We will keep members informed of the implementation dates around the nation as they come to hand.
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Attachment of safety chain to the drawbar
We recently sought clarification from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development regarding the method of attaching a safety chain to the drawbar.
Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development states that:
"Welding is not mandated as a method of attaching a safety chain to the drawbar of a trailer; bolting is an acceptable method. In either case the safety chain attachment must withstand the test forces, separately applied, without incurring either any residual deformation that would interfere or degrade the function of the assembly or any breaks, cracks or separation of the components. The static forces must be maintained for not less than 10 seconds."
For further information please contact our technical advisor, Daniel Sahlberg, on tel 03-9815 2015.
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Scam alert targeting the RV industry
One of our members has informed us about their experience recently in avoiding a scam whereby scammers sent an email requesting work to be carried out on an RV. Read more>
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CRVA's National Conference for 2014 will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart from 2-4 April. The Conference is a chance for industry participants to learn from leading speakers, as well as providing an excellent professional (and social) networking opportunity.
Click here to read more about the national conference and other latest CRVA news.
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CONTACT US
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RVM Australia Ltd
Suite 3, Level 1
21 Burwood Road
Hawthorn Vic 3122
Tel: 03 9815 2015 / Fax: 03 9815 2012
Website: www.rvmaustralia.com.au
Chief Executive Officer - David Duncan
Technical Advisor - Daniel Sahlberg
Technical Advisor - Murray Longe
Manager - Finance & Admin - Gabrielle O'Brien
All information provided in the RVM Australia eNewsletter is provided for general informational purposes only. The information in the RVM Australia eNewsletter is provided to you "as is" by RVM Australia in good faith and has been derived from sources believed by RVM Australia to be reliable and accurate at the time of providing it. However, information can change rapidly and it is not possible to guarantee that all items will be accurate at all times. RVM Australia does not warrant that the information contained in the eNewsletter is accurate, complete, current or suitable for your intended use.
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