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THE FRONT BOOT Ivan Krizman (right), CEO of New Age Caravans. by other manufacturers,” New Age chief operating officer Oliver Lukeis said. existing product range to also include these features. “At the moment, the RV industry is much like the building industry, where houses are designed and built using the same components and materials, and we want to change this by taking advantage of our new capabilities. “In mid-2018, we launched the Way Finder, which is New Age Caravans’ first wind up camper, and it has 400 unique components,” Mr Lukeis said. “While we are still in the early stages of development, we’ve already developed our own robotic-welded chassis, which provides better accuracy and quality, and it’s been incorporated into about 60 percent of our existing product range.” In the past year, New Age has launched two new products with what it says are unique components and has begun converting the “Each component was designed and engineered for purpose and exclusively for the Way Finder product. “Then in February, we launched the Toy Hauler, a full-height caravan with a 22ft interior, a rear ramp door, and a fold-up bunk system in the rear.” As Walkinshaw finalises its acquisition of New Age, it has appointed a new chairman, Ryan Walkinshaw, and CEO, Ivan Krizman. New Age's new Bundaberg, Qld, dealership. / 65