Internationalization of the caravan industry.

Internationalization of the caravan industry.

A recreational vehicle is not just a vehicle made up of individual components, it is lifestyle on wheels. Thanks to a wide range of innovations in the areas of comfort, compactness, digital networking, lightweight construction or hybrid models, it becomes a home in which the end customer should feel comfortable. Manufacturers install a wide variety of parts and technologies and deliver the finished caravans and motor homes all over the world. However, this creates enormous challenges, as the marketability of individual parts, components and accessories must be ensured in a wide range of different markets. Diverse legal framework regulations are often opaque and interpretation is not one of the core competencies of the manufacturers. The Munich Consulting Group considers caravanning as one of its main areas of expertise and provides support in monitoring and researching the law and makes recommendations for action so that successful sales can be achieved in all countries.

One product – Many challenges

Not only the complete product ready for series production, but also the individual parts and accessories installed in each case are subject to mandatory labelling so that they can be exported to different markets. Since a recreational vehicle has a wide variety of functions and components, the requirements for technical compliance are extremely demanding for both established manufacturers and young start-ups. Compliance with regulations on low-voltage equipment, electromagnetic compatibility or disposal (WEEE), for example, are essential for international sales. Even running hot water is subject to regulations, which must be observed, including the drinking water regulations for boilers.

Go to Product Compliance

More Insights.

Do I necessarily have to enclose an operating manual in paper form for my product? Is this still a current practice?

This is a question that concerns many manufacturing companies and is becoming increasingly important, especially regarding their orientation on sustainability. If one wanted to push it to the extreme, a conflict of interests between sustainability and safety could be mentioned; in the following, however, we will focus purely on the well-founded legal framework and practical experience.

Read more

The new supply chain law:
A step toward precaution against human rights abuses.

The new supply chain law on compliance with human rights along the entire supply chain is to be passed by the end of 2021. With the new law, small to large companies will be confronted with new requirements. Now they are supposed to take extensive compliance measures (such as setting up a risk management system, conducting regular risk analyses, adopting a policy statement, etc.) to ensure the protection of human rights in connection with related supply chains.

Read more

Safe food contact products on the European market.

On 15 May 2019, the European Commission published “Recommendation EU 2019/794 on a coordinated control plan for the determination of the presence of certain substances migrating from materials and articles intended to come into contact with food”.

Read more
Show all

Get in touch.

How can we support you and your company? Please contact us!

Your direct line to MCG

Tobias Gabler

Tobias Gabler
Management Board
Managing Director Product Compliance

Phone: +49 89 383 46 89 0
Email:

Please choose an address.
Please enter your surname.
Please enter your email address.
Please enter a message.
Please answer the security question.
Please select the checkbox.

Fields marked with * are mandatory fields.