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The misfortune of others
sometimes makes captivating
television. In fact, certain
programs peddle in it almost
exclusively, counting on
shocking footage to boost
their ratings. You know the
type I mean.
As we report in this issue, it
has become quite fashionable
to show clips of caravans
rolling over on the highway.
Yes, the RV lifestyle has
become a favourite object
of derision.
But I’m yet to see a program
such as A Current Affair
report on the incredible
growth of the RV industry,
or the joy the lifestyle brings
to hundreds of thousands of
people around the country.
But if that seems like fluff,
here’s some substance: the
industry is worth more than
$19 billion to the Australian
economy.
We also know in 2016, 21,841
RVs were built in Australia,
the second highest number in
37 years. That number equals
jobs, from the people who
build the vans to the entire
supply chain. I could go on.
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We all know that caravans
can roll for a number of
reasons, and the cause –
whether incorrect loading, an
under-rated tow vehicle or
even a manufacturing fault
– should be investigated.
Funnily enough, though, I’ve
never seen the results of
such investigations on these
television programs. It’s just
shot after shot of jack-knifing
caravans. And certainly there
has been no focus on the
poor owners of these vans. I
suppose that would make
dull television.
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