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Understanding RVMAP: Enhancing Australia's Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Standards

The Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Association of Australia (RVM Australia) is the peak body for Australia's RV manufacturing industry, representing over 90% of major manufacturers. RVMAP (Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Accreditation Program) ensures compliance and safety through a mandatory member accreditation program. Launched in 2013, it focuses on continuous improvement, education, and regulatory influence to establish a "level playing field" for Australian RV manufacturers while enhancing consumer confidence. RVMAP promotes standards for quality and safety across all manufactured RVs, impacting a sector worth $1.1 billion.

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Understanding RVMAP: Enhancing Australia's Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Standards

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  1. WELCOME RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (RVMAP)

  2. DAVID DUNCAN CEO, RVM AUSTRALIA

  3. What is the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Association of Australia (RVM Australia)? • Peak body for Australia’s RV manufacturing industry • Successor to RVMAA • Became a public company limited by guarantee • Represents over 90% of major Australian RV manufacturers • Not supportive of protectionism. • Does support open and fair competition.

  4. What does RVM Australia do? • Operates a mandatory member product compliance program • Training and technology development • Engages at a national level with government and regulators

  5. How many RVs are produced by Australian manufacturers each year? • In 2010 production reached a 30-year record high of 21,000 units and it has maintained a comparable level for the ensuing two years.

  6. Australian RV Manufacturing to 2012 Maintaining a 30-year record of over 20,000 units Source: RVM Australia (1975 - 2001 are new caravan registrations. 2001 - 2011 figures are RVMAA member caravan production figures as the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) ceased collecting caravan registration figures.)

  7. How many RVs are produced by Australian manufacturers each year? • Australian RV production on a per capita basis is higher than the USA which produces some 265,000 units per annum.

  8. What is the size of the Australian RV manufacturing industry? • Turnover of new RVs is some $1.1 billion per annum (inclusive of components and spare parts) and it employs some 10,000 individuals.

  9. What does the RVM Australia badge represent? • Members’ assurance of compliance and safety • Consumers can buy with confidence • RVM Australia is dedicated to continuous improvement

  10. In the past • Formerly, 6-monthly inspections • Did not address the RVs produced in between the 6-monthly cycle • Comprehensive product compliance review undertaken in 2012

  11. The new compliance program (RVMAP) • Officially launched by the Federal Minister for Road Safety on 3 April 2013 • Rolled out in late April 2013 • First cycle of inspections completed • Review the program, make changes and commence the second cycle • Mandatory member accreditation program

  12. What is RVMAP? • Review involving considerable member involvement • Aims to achieve a “level playing field” • Manufactured in accordance with relevant ADRs, Standards and RVMA Australia’s Codes of Practice • Built to the highest standards • Important plank as peak body for Australia’s RV manufacturing industry • Mandatory member accreditation program

  13. 100% of all product manufactured by members • Focuses on manufacturer involvement together with automation [CHECKLIST GRAPHIC HERE] • Recognises other quality systems such as ISO • Strengthens RVM Australia’s credibility and influence • Provides greater support to manufacturers

  14. RVMAP key elements RVMAP is an integrated program for accreditation and compliance of the RVs built. It’s key elements cover: 1Communication, Education & Training 2 Tools & Staff 3 Assessment 4 Document Management (eg automation) 5 Accreditation of Manufacturers 6 Program Governance 7 Industry Representation 8 Component Suppliers

  15. RVMAP is a business systems process • RVMAP does not simply rely solely on the physical inspection of insufficient product. • RVMAP places a heavy emphasis on relevant business and systems processes.

  16. OUTPUTS • Improved industry standards • Consistent standard of RVs produced • Better-informed RV manufacturer members • Increased regulatory influence • Increased consumer confidence for RVs fitted with the RVM Australia badge • Credibility with federal government in establishing a “level playing field” for Australia RV manufacturers and importers of RV product • INPUTS • Australian Design Rules (ADRs), Standards and RVM Australia Codes of Practice • RVMAP is an integrated accreditation program including: • Education and tools • Business and system processes • Document management with automation • Physical inspections of finished RVs

  17. QUESTIONS? RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (RVMAP)

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