IN THIS ISSUE • Lotus Caravans wins Melbourne Caravan Supershow 2014 award • Pat Callinan’s BIG giveaway winner • Lotus Caravans’ new website • Your On The Road travel photos • Lotus Caravans RVM Australia Accreditation
Mar 28, 2016
IN THIS ISSUE
• LotusCaravanswinsMelbourneCaravanSupershow2014award
• PatCallinan’sBIGgiveawaywinner
• LotusCaravans’newwebsite
• YourOnTheRoadtravelphotos
• LotusCaravansRVMAustraliaAccreditation
LOTUS NEWS | Autumn 2014
AWArdSBest Stand Award at The Melbourne Caravan Supershow 2014
Lotus Caravans was awarded “Best Stand” at the Melbourne Caravan Supershow in March this year. Beating off fierce competition, we were commended for our presentation and style. We had a great week, and would like to thank everyone who came to support us at the show.
LoTuS CArAvANS hAvE hAd A fANTASTiC STArT To 2014We’ve been busy touring the Caravan & Camping shows up and down the country, as well as fitting out our new workshop.
We’ve won awards, been part of some incredible giveaways and have just launched a brand new website. It’s been a pleasure to see the Lotus Caravans community sharing their travel photographs over the past few months and we look forward to seeing more!
WiNNER BEST STAND
AWARD 2014
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The Lotus Caravans’ factory send its congratulations to Mark and Yvonne Carthy; the lucky winners of the Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures big giveaway.
The competition saw $192,000 worth of prizes given out, with Mark and Yvonne taking out first prize, which included a brand new all-terrain Trooper caravan.
We are excited to welcome Mark and Yvonne to the Lotus Caravans community and hope you meet them on the road.
“First of all a huge thank you to Lotus Caravans and Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures for this great prize,” said Mark. “We were totally overwhelmed to find out we had won a Trooper. Both my wife and I have seen pictures of our van and honestly can’t believe how fantastic it looks. The Trooper is well-equipped and stylish with amazing capabilities, true five star camping!”
“The Complete Package now gives us the opportunity and capability of a new lifestyle for the future. We have already started thinking of travel plans across Australia and look forward to catching up with the Lotus Caravans community on the road.”
Check out the moment when Mark was told about his big win… click below to view:
“The Complete Package now gives us the opportunity and capability of a new lifestyle for the future.”
2014 givEAWAy CompETiTioN
WiNNER MARk & YvoNNE CARThY
+more great prizes
NissaN adveNture
Giveaway
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ChriSTmAS TrAvEL 2013 CompETiTioNIn December 2013 we launched a travel photo competition, searching for the best travelling photo and story – the winner receiving a Waeco travel fridge.
We had lots of fantastic entries and, after much deliberation, chose Greg Cheshire as our winner.
Check out Greg’s entry below.
“We took this photo after returning home from a 5000km trip to Victoria on our honeymoon. I have owned five caravans and this one is the best”, he said.
“It tows with great stability and rides so smoothly that nothing inside is disturbed. I towed the Trooper over Mt Hotham into the Victorian Alps without a worry. After a week in Bright, we then travelled over the Snowy Mountains via Cabrumurra, the highest town in Australia.”
hAvE you SEEN our NEW WEbSiTE?Lotus Caravans HQ is proud to announce the launch of the new site.
Check out our fresh look complete with new models, new interiors and new features!
We have also just launched Lotus Caravans video, so now you’re able to see video footage of each model and its features.
WiNNER GREG
ChEShIRE
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We’ve received some awe-inspiring photographs of your travels over the past few months, and you can see some of our favourites here.
And don’t forget to share your photos on Facebook – we love seeing our vans on the road.
“Funny what you meet on the Nullarbor Plain” Yvonne Sewell
“On the Murray River near Mildura” John Hiskins “Us returning home, with our new home – the Lotus Caravans Off Limits at Devil Marbles” Rocky Postrak
“Picked up our Trooper in Dec and headed along the Darling River Run very dry, dusty and hot…will do it again when it’s not so hot!” Bob Caldwell
“Stop off at Normanton to see the ‘Big Barra’...one of the many places we saw on our 8 month, 17,000 km trip through the eastern states.... Can’t wait to get on the road again” Lyn Reay
“Crossing the Nullarbor at sunrise” Robert Harris
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Opening up new territory in comfortable touring, the Sprint is your ticket to the freedom of open highways and country roads.
Light-filled, convenient layouts make for easy living as dream holidays become reality. Hassle-free towing is achieved through the Supergal chassis and tandem axles.
The Sprint makes for exceptional value, with a range of sizes available, and all boasting separate shower/toilet ensuites, air-conditioning, washing machine, Euro-style double-glazed windows and a choice of modern or traditional interior panelling.
Hassle-free towing is achieved through the Supergal chassis and Simplicity Independent Suspension which is now standard.
• Shell button catches • Vinyl floor • Laminate benchtops • Stylish cloth/Annahide upholstery • Recliner foot stools on lounge • Slatted bed frame on gas struts • Pull-out pantry (where applicable)• Innerspring queen size mattress • mesh blinds/blockout screens • tri-fold dinette table • Acrylic splashbacks • Laminate hinged stove cover • metal case drawers• new style lounge
• Fire extinguisher• Smoke alarm• microwave• Full Swift Gas/Electric Oven• Stainless slimline rangehood• Dometic 3 way Rm8551 • 190L fridge• tV wall bracket• CD/radio/DVD player• Ibis low-profile roof air-con• Jack antenna• nCE washing machine • trail a mate Jack
• tap on A-frame• 12V Shurflo water pump• Large bowl sink• mixer tap• 95L water tanks x 2• 9 kg gas bottles x 2 • Ceramic toilet bowl• Ceramic basin• Water level indicator• H.W.S. gas/240V
• Drop-down jacks• Supergal chassis • Bumper bar – straight • Spare wheel• 3t or 2.75t Simplicity Suspension• 15” trojan alloy wheels x 235
At tyres• Brakes 10”• Extended A-frame to springs • 8’’ jockey wheel• Drop step• One-piece floor• 2” Chassis Raiser• 2” Recessed Coupling
• Complete 12V lighting• Internal down lights (LED)• Reading lights (LED)• Light above oven and sink/basin• (LED)• Boot light (LED) • Annex light (LED)• Battery charger 25A Projecta
100AH battery• External power point• Bargman door light• tV point• Anderson plug• Breakaway strap• tow Plug 12 Pin
• LED clearance lights• Double-glazed Euro-style windows• triple lock security door• Heki hatch• 12V exhaust hatches• Silver Checkerplate – front, sides
& rear• Grab handles – front & rear • AE Dometic awning• Insulated roof & walls• Drop-down table• Black access doors
INTERNAL APPLIANCES PLUMBING CHASSIS ELECTRICAL EXTERIOR
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gETTiNg To kNoW youiNTErviEWiNg ThE bEST of ThE LoTuS CArAvANS CommuNiTyWe took the time to chat to David Checker, owner of a 20ft 6 Freelander from Adelaide Hills. We spoke to Dave about his time with Lotus Caravans and experiences with his van.
hoW LoNg hAvE you hAd your frEELANdEr?
We’ve had our van since October 2013. After ordering the Freelander, we actually paid the Lotus Caravans factory a visit on our way to Canberra. We dropped in to the workshop and were given a full factory tour by Wayne Freeman. It was fantastic to spend time looking at the construction process.
WhAT do you LovE AbouT your vAN?
The Freelander was always our number one choice. Everything about the van is totally suited to us – the chassis, suspension, look and build.
We fell in love with the layout and interior of the Freelander, and the ability to customise our van was really special. We’ve even got some neat chequered artwork on our van, checker by name – checker by nature!
The Lotus Caravans staff provided excellent service along our journey, and the staff always assisted us when had any questions whilst our van was being built.
WhErE’S your fAvouriTE pLACE To TrAvEL?
My wife and I absolutely love going to Lake Bolac. We have a favourite spot around 40km south of the Grampians. Anywhere near the coast is also always a winner with us.
TrAvEL pLANS for fuTurE
We’ve managed to do a fair bit of travelling in our Freelander, but plan to do a lot more. We’ve started planning a big trip to the northern parts of Queensland for early next year.
TouriNg TipS
Don’t rush around the countryside, take your time and enjoy the journey!
Check out some of the photos from Dave’s adventures so far…
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We welcome the following new members to the Lotus Caravans fleet, happy travels to all!
Matt and Diane
Glen and John
The Johnstons
Ian and Phyllis
Lorraine and Andrew
Colin and Madelyn
Chris and Magda
Brenton and Naomi
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iN ThE WorkShopA viSiT from WorkSAfEThanks to the wonderful staff at WorkSafe Victoria for dropping in to the workshop in March. WorkSafe provide training to help avoid workplace injuries and enforce Victoria’s occupational health and safety laws.
The Lotus Caravans’ engineers undertook an afternoon of workshop safety training. Check out the boys in action (above)...
LoTuS CArAvANS rvm AuSTrALiA ACCrEdiTATioN In March, Lotus Caravans received RVM Australia Accreditation, and we’d like to extend our thanks to Daniel Sahlberg (Technical Advisor at RVMA) for his support.
The RVM Australia Accreditation recognises high production standards, and supports initiatives in training and technology development. At national level, the certification also liaises with government and regulators on policies and regulations affecting the RV manufacturing industry.
RVM Australia’s accreditation programs require all RVs produced by members to comply fully with all safety regulations, including Australian Design Rules and Australian Standards.
Sales Manager Wayne Freeman & RVMA Technical Adviser Daniel Sahlberg
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SEE uS AT ThESE upComiNg 2014 CArAvAN & CAmpiNg ShoWS
Come and visit Lotus Caravans as we tour Caravan & Camping shows up and down the country.
HunteR VaLLeY Caravan & Camping Show
Where: Maitland Showground
When: 23rd – 25th May 2014
BRiSBane Caravan Show
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds
When: 4th – 10th June 2014
aLBuRY Wodonga Caravan & Camping Show
Where: Wodonga Racecourse
When: 15th - 17th August 2014
LOTUS NEWS | Autumn 2014
LOTUS NEWS | Autumn 2014
SEE uS AT ThESE upComiNg CArAvAN & CAmpiNg ShoWS
Come and visit Lotus Caravans as we tour Caravan & Camping shows up and down the country.
Hunter Valley Caravan & Camping Show 2014
Where: Maitland Showground
When: 23rd - 25th May 2014
Brisbane Caravan Show 2014
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds
When: 4th-10th June 2014
Lismore Caravan & Camping Show 2014
Where: Lismore Showground
When: 4th – 6th July 2014
Lotus Caravans are proud to announce our nATiOnAL DeALer neTWOrk. Check out our fantastic dealers across the country…
WeSteRn auStRaLia
LuXury rv’S WESTErN AuSTrALiA
583 Pinjarra Road Barragup WA 6210
08 9535 5507
ViCtoRia
gATEWAy CArAvANS
112 Bellarine Hwy Newcomb, Geelong VIC 3219
03 5248 7006
LoTuS CArAvANS hQ
17 Cooper Street Campbellfield VIC 3061
03 9305 3907
neW SoutH WaLeS
ChApmAN CArAvANS
120 Princes Hwy Nowra NSW 2541
02 4422 6666
fivE STAr CAmpErS & CArAvANS
390 Pacific Hwy Belmont NSW 2280
002 4947 9999
WAggA CArAvAN CENTrE
3871 Sturt Hwy Wagga Wagga NSW 2652
02 6922 8307
SoutH auStRaLia
dAvE bENSoN CArAvANS
64 Grand Junction Road Kilburn SA 5084
08 8262 2500
QueenSLand
CArAvAN WorLd
227 Nambour Connection Rd Woombye QLD 4559
07 5442 1600
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