Best off road caravans Australia with a bathroom
Some of the most beautiful places around Australia, can only be reached at the end of a long, dusty and very bumpy road… and that’s if there’s even a road at all!
And it’s for places like this that an off road caravan becomes very appealing.
The best off road caravans in Australia are robust, well made with high quality workmanship and attention to detail, high(er) ground clearance, articulating coupling and large departure angle.
And once your get to you campsite they are comfortable, warm (or cool) with many ammenities like a well equipped kitchen, space to relax and a full bathroom.
It’s a great way to travel and see more of Australia, but still have all the comforts, conveniences and luxuries of home.
If you’re looking for an off road caravan Australia, we’ve hunted the internet for some of the best off road caravans in Australia.
Just be aware that all manufacturers classify their caravans differently and there is no set rules for what makes a caravan ‘off-road’ or not.
But here is what we think is the minimum criteria for being able to call it an off road caravan.
What makes a caravan an off road caravan
We’ve written about what makes a off road caravan different from a ‘regular’ caravan, and it’s three core things:
1. Higher ground clearance
Along with the higher ground clearance, a large rear departure angle is also necessary to avoid scraping the back end on uneven terrain.
2. Off road caravan suspension
The best off road caravan suspension is an airbag suspension system; this uses a pressurised rubber bag to absorb the caravans load.
At the very least you should have an independent suspension system using coil springs with trailing arms and shock absorbers.
It’s really important to have a suspension system that is designed to perform over hundreds of kilometres of rough terrain or corrugations.
3. Durability
The chassis needs to be robust enough to withstand rough tracks and hours over washboard roads; it also requires some ‘armour’ on the outside like checkerplate to prevents damage from rocks, stones, branches etc.
On the inside, the cabinetry should be well made you using quality fittings, glue, screws etc, with attention to details that will ensure they don’t fall out after being shaken about for a couple of hours on the road.
Factors to keep in mind when towing an off road caravan
Weight – since off road caravans are built more robust, they are going to be heavier than a regular touring or road caravan of the same size. You need to ensure that you have a tow vehicle that is correctly rated for the van you intend it to pull.
Off Road Caravans in Australia
I have scoured the internet and found all the off road caravans that I possibly could.
And I’ve managed to find 150 caravan manufacturers with over 1,700 different models of off road caravans!
All 2,000 off road caravans on a spreadsheet
If you want to see all 2,000 different models, we’ve made available a spreadsheet where I’ve painstakingly gone through every manufacturer’s website and listed every model of theirs that they have defined as an off road caravan.
I’ve included the Make, Model, Length, Width, Height, Weights, Number of people it sleeps, whether it has a bathroom or not, the battery set-up, aircon, tow hitch and Base Price; and the URL so you can go and check it out for yourself.
Click here to buy the Off Road Caravans spreadsheet.
Hybrid Off Road Caravans
A hybrid caravan is generally smaller and lighter than an off-road caravan with the kitchen usually outside; and if there is a bathroom it will either be a small wet bath inside or an ensuite tent on the outside. Check out our post on Hybrid Caravans if this is more what you’re after.
14 Australian off road caravans, with a bathroom
If you just want to see a selection of some of the off road caravans available in Australia, here are 14 that I think would be great for any Aussie adventure. (And if you’re looking for an off-road caravan with an ensuite, all the campers on this list do include an internal bathroom).
Where I’ve been able to find the specifications, I’ve included the dimensions and weights for each caravan. Only use these as a guide, as every manufacturer measures differently and may not include options that may be added later.
Salute Caravans – Liberty
The Salute Caravans (previously Provincial) range of off road caravans has only just come across my radar, so we’ll start here.
There are 3 caravans in their range, the Liberty, Senator and Centurion are all geared toward couple travellers.
Length: 8.85m
Width: 2.35m
Height: 3.1m
Tare: 2800kg
ATM: 3500kg
Sleeps: 2-3
https://provincialcaravans.com.au/
AOR Quantum FH
Australian Off Road (AOR) have a number of off road caravans and campers in their range. The Quauntum FH fits everything you need into just 14′, and it comes with either a queen size bed or two singles.
Length: 6.4m
Width: 1.95m
Height: 2.84m
Tare: 1840kg
ATM: 2600kg
Sleeps: 2
https://australianoffroad.com.au/
Sunland Blue Heeler
Overall Length: 7.8m – also in 8.1m & 8.4m lengths
Tare: 2350kg
ATM: 3500kg
Sleeps: 2
Price: $146,990
Kedron CP5 Compact
Length: 5.03m
ATM: 3000kg
Sleeps: 2
Rhinomax Lost Trak
The Lost Trak by Rhinomax comes in either a single axle 16ft version, or a dual axle 18.5ft version. Both have options for bunk layouts.
Length: 7.3m
Width: 2.1m
Height: 2.82m
Tare: 2490kg
ATM: 3500kg
Sleeps: up to 5, with bunk options available
Price from: $160,990
Crusader XCountry Trailbreaker
Travel length: 8.45m
Tare: 2549kg
ATM: 3000kg
Sleeps: 2
Price from $157,246
Ezytrail Ceduna 17 MK3 Quad
This is a very compact caravan that is so well laid out that you can comfortably fit a family of four, with permanent sleeping space for everyone.
Length: 7.45m
Width: 2.4m
Height: 3.1m
Tare: 2395kg
ATM: 3000kg
Sleeps: 4
Price from: $79,990
www.ezytrailcampertrailers.com.au
JB Caravans Gator
There are 11 different lengths and layouts in the Gator range of off road caravans, including a couple of bunk models. The one shown here is the 17’10.
Length: 7.6m
Width: 2.48m
Height: 3.0m
Tare: 2215 – 2305kg
Sleeps: 2-4
Price from: $108,000
Lotus Freelander
The Freelander comes in 11 layouts ranging in size from 17’ to 22’6.
Overall Length: 7.77 – 9.496m
Width: 2.5m
Height: 3.22mm
Sleeps: 2
MDC XT12HR
Now this is what I call compact! At just 12ft body length, this little caravan still manages to pack in a permanent queen size bed (east/west orientation) and a combined shower & toilet.
Length: 5.58m
Width: 2.265m
Height: 3.0m
Tare: 1940kg
ATM: 2800kg
Sleeps: 2
Price from: $59,990
Royal Flair Razor XT
The Razor XT by Royal Flair Caravans comes in a variety of sizes and layouts; but I really like the one below that has an electric drop down bed over the club lounge.
Length: 4.42m
Width: 2.285m
Height: 3.07m
Tare: 2235kg
ATM: 2735kg
Sleeps: 2
Mountain Trail LXV 4.7
Length: 6.31m
Width: 2.09m
Height: 2.855m
Tare: 2076kg
ATM: 2850kg
Sleeps: 2
ExploreX Numbat
The 5.4m Numbat comes as either single or tandem axle.
Length: 5.4m
Width: 2.2m
ATM: 2.8m
Sleeps: 2
Masterpiece Caravans XTM
The XTM range is available in a variety of lengths from 15’3 to 18’6, and various layouts suitable for a couple.
Length: 15’3 to 18’6
Sleeps: 2
www.masterpiececaravans.com.au
Off Road Caravans Spreadsheet
I hope you found this article on off road caravans useful.
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Off Road Caravan Manufacturers
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Paul
Monday 30th of May 2022
Hithere, I will b traveling around Australia this year with my son. Looking for an off-road van with two king single beds & ensuite.Is there such a van available? Also would want independent air-bag suspension. Thanks Paul.