GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #8 | Page 18

RV SAFETY INSPECTIONS The issue of RV safety came to the fore at this year’s Melbourne Leisurefest, with about 20 caravans and motorhomes independently inspected for safety and compliance. The Caravan Industry Association of Victoria (CIAV) teamed up with Everything Caravan and Camping, Victoria Police, VicRoads, Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority to voluntarily inspect RVs belonging to members of the public. 18 gorv.com.au The initiative was focussed on education, rather than enforcement. Though Acting Sergeant Graeme Shenton was on hand, he wasn’t writing tickets; instead, he formed part of the inspection team that ensured the gas and electrical systems, as well as the weights and general compliance, of each van put under the microscope were in order. Victoria Police, VicRoads and Everything Caravan and Camping checked the weights of each tow vehicle and van by placing them on a set of portable scales. Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority assessed the plumbing and gas system of the van, including appliances, lines and that all components adhered to relevant regulations. The electrical system of each van was inspected by Energy Safe Victoria, while the structural integrity,