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One of Australia's leading caravan manufacturers has gone into administration, leaving behind more than $30 million in debt. The collapse adds to a growing list of closures in the sector.
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One of Australia's leading caravan manufacturers has gone into administration, leaving behind more than $30 million in debt. The collapse adds to a gr...
One of Australia's leading caravan manufacturers has gone into administration, leaving behind more than $30 million in debt. The collapse adds to a growing list of closures in the sector.
Updated: 04.07.2026
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