Caravan repairers battling to stay afloat as travellers stay close to home
Caravan repair businesses are struggling due to a significant drop in customer demand caused by a fuel crisis. Many repair shops, especially those located far from major cities, are reporting sales declines of up to 50 percent. Industry experts are calling for the federal government to extend fuel excise reductions to support these businesses.
- ▪Caravan repairers are facing a 50 percent drop in sales due to the fuel crisis.
- ▪Many businesses have reduced staff hours to cope with the revenue shortfall.
- ▪The federal government is being urged to extend fuel excise reductions beyond the July 1 deadline.
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Caravan repairers battling to stay afloat amid fuel crisis impacting customersJBy Jenae MaddenABC North and West SATopic:Tourism and Leisure IndustryFri 22 May 2026 at 6:00amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:00amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:00amSharlene Anthony says she and her staff are going without just to keep their RV repair business afloat.In short:Caravan industry experts say RV mechanics more than two-and-a-half hours from major city centres are losing up to 50 per cent of their usual sales due to the fuel crisis.In Port Lincoln, one caravan repair business has cut eight hours from staff rosters to make up for the revenue shortfall.What's next?Calls are being made for the federal government to extend the fuel excise past the July 1 deadline for businesses that rely on RV…
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