Key Facts:
- Crusader Caravans, Australia’s most awarded caravan manufacturer, is expanding its presence in New Zealand by adding CMG Campers in Christchurch as a South Island dealer, complementing its existing partnership with Hamilton-based Auto Leisure & Marine Group (ALM Group).
- The brand’s growth in New Zealand is being driven by strong demand for its full-composite caravans, which are noted for their strength, light weight, luxury interiors, and extensive standard inclusions.
- The 2026 model range offers a wide choice of floor plans and customisation options, with airbag suspension now standard across all MY26 XCountry, Excalibur, Musketeer and Gladiator CRV models, alongside three new Designer Series interior themes.
- Crusader’s second brand, Dreamhaven, is also available through New Zealand dealers, offering high-quality construction at a more accessible price point for those new to caravanning.
- Crusader Caravans is Australia’s second-largest Australian-owned caravan manufacturer and the most awarded manufacturer in the history of the Caravan Industry Victoria Hall of Fame and Industry Awards.
Crusader Caravans, Australia’s most awarded caravan manufacturer, is gaining strong traction among New Zealand caravanners, with growing interest in its luxury, full-composite caravans driving the brand’s next phase of growth across the Tasman.
Already established in the New Zealand market through its long-standing relationship with Hamilton-based specialists Auto Leisure & Marine Group (ALM Group), Crusader is expanding its dealer presence to meet demand, with CMG Campers in Christchurch now adding a dedicated South Island showroom to the Crusader brand’s established North Island presence.
Crusader Caravans Founder and CEO Serge Valentino said the brand’s momentum in New Zealand reflected the strong response from Kiwi caravanners to a product offering unlike anything else currently available in the market.
“We’ve been really encouraged by the response we’re seeing from Kiwi caravanners, both from people who are new to caravanning and experienced owners looking for something different,” Serge said.
“ALM Group has played an important role in introducing the Crusader name to the North Island and helping to build a solid foundation for the brand in New Zealand. We’re proud to build on that with partners who share our commitment to exceptional customer service and understand their local market.
“What we hear time and time again is that there is nothing quite like a Crusader Caravan on the market. The combination of full-composite construction, luxury interiors, innovative features and extensive standard inclusions is resonating strongly with New Zealand customers.
“The response has really reinforced that there is an appetite for something different in the New Zealand market, and expanding our dealer presence is the natural next step to make Crusader more accessible to caravanners across the country, while continuing to support the trusted local partners who have helped us build the brand here.”
Built at one of Australia’s most advanced caravan manufacturing facilities, Crusader Caravans set the benchmark for Australian-made full-composite construction, delivering exceptional strength, durability, insulation, and quality.
The latest 2026 range from Crusader Caravans offers an extensive choice of floor plans, models and customisation options, with luxury and innovation extending from the caravan’s construction through to its interiors. For those seeking the ultimate in luxury and off-road capability, the MY26 range delivers enhanced features and stability, with airbag suspension now standard across all MY26 XCountry, Excalibur, Musketeer and Gladiator CRV models. The range also features the Designer Series, with three distinctive interior themes – Coastal Luxe, Forest Luxe and White Mist – designed to transform every road trip into a five-star experience.
“Crusader caravans are built using full-composite construction, making them stronger and lighter than traditionally built caravans,” Serge said.
“That makes them particularly well suited to year-round Kiwi caravanning, while delivering the comfort and luxury our customers expect.”
The ongoing investment in the New Zealand market also supports Crusader’s second brand, Dreamhaven. Manufactured at the same advanced Australian facility, Dreamhaven delivers high-quality construction at a more accessible price point, opening the door to quality caravan ownership for more New Zealanders, including those new to the caravanning world.
To support Crusader’s continued growth in New Zealand, CMG Campers operates a state-of-the-art showroom in Christchurch, showcasing a strong range of Crusader models alongside ALM Group’s established inventory in Hamilton.
Crusader is now Australia’s second-largest Australian-owned caravan manufacturer and the most awarded manufacturer in the history of the Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) Hall of Fame and Industry Awards.
