Hybrid Caravans in Australia – 2026

Hybrid Caravans Australia

Have you seen the dramatic increase in hybrid caravan models that are available here in Australia?

It seems that everyone is getting on the off road caravan bandwagon and producing these ‘hybrids’, but what are they really, and would they suit you and your style of travel?

What is a hybrid caravan?

A hybrid caravan is a cross between the luxury of a caravan and the off-road capabilities of a  camper trailer, but erring more on the side of the caravan. 

They’re marketed as being as nimble and robust as an off road camper trailer, but with all the amenities and luxury of a caravan.

Kitchen is outside, with many having smaller kitchen facilities inside as well.

They are off-road capable, with features like offroad suspension, off-grid capabilities (solar, water & waste tanks), angled rear end, bash plates and stone guards.

However, I do feel like there are caravan manufacturers that are just getting on the ‘hybrid’ bandwagon and selling us caravans that are less ‘hybrid’ and more ‘heavy luxury pop-top off-road capable caravan’.

My personal opinion – if you’re truly after a nimble rig that has a few more of the creature comforts than just a camper trailer, then look for the hybrid caravans that are smaller and actually look closer to a camper trailer.

Difference between a hybrid caravan and a caravan

The key difference between a caravan and a hybrid caravan is where you can take them, and a lot of that comes down to size. 

Hybrid caravans are smaller which makes them better suited for off-road tracks where they will follow in the tracks behind the tow vehicle.

In order to be smaller, the kitchen is often on the outside of the caravan, and if there is a bathroom it’s either an external tent or a small wet bath inside.

Are hybrid caravans made in Australia?

There are many hybrid caravans that are made in Australia, and there are also many caravans that are manufactured overseas and imported here. 

You’ll also find that some Australian caravan manufacturers will have components manufactured overseas and put together here.

How do you tell if a hybrid caravan has been manufactured in Australia or overseas? 

If a hybrid caravan has been built here in Australia, the manufacturer is likely to highlight that point.  

But another ‘non-scientific’ way to tell is by the price. 

The reason why so many caravans are manufactured overseas is that it’s cheaper. Brands can have their caravans made overseas and shipped here for  cheaper than it is to manufacture here.

Cost of hybrid caravans

In Australia, hybrid caravans cost as little as $36,000, right up to $200,000 for a high end, fully featured model. Average cost is in the region of $70,000 AUD.

Is a hybrid caravan right for your style of travel?

Now that you know the definition of a hybrid caravan; you can see that they’re ideal for those travellers who want to go off-road, but would like to still have a somewhat luxurious place to retire each night.

If that’s you, then a small, rugged and off-road ready hybrid could be the right choice for you.

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If you’re serious about finding the perfect caravan but need some help narrowing down your choices, we’ve put together a spreadsheet of all the caravans you can buy new in Australia, so you can filter and sort to find the perfect hybrid caravan for you.

The spreadsheet includes 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.

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11 Australian Hybrid Caravans

If you just want to see a selection of some of the hybrid caravans available in Australia, here are 11 that I think would be great for any Aussie adventure. (And if you’re looking for a hybrid caravan with an ensuite, all the campers on this list do include an internal bathroom.)

Austrack Campers Tanami X15L Hybrid Offroad Camper

https://www.austrackcampers.com.au/product/s3-tanami-x15l-hybrid-offroad-camper/

With ample room for a couple this off road caravan is a little package that packs a big punch.

The extendable bed means that you have the full size bed as well as a spacious lounge to relax inside on those not-so-great weather days. And that space converts to a bed, allowing you to have an extra bed if you need it.

The ‘standard’ features on this caravan has lots of those ‘extras’ (like aircon, external gas outlet, fully enclosed annex) that are usually optional (and cost extra) on other caravans. So I love that there’s lots included already.

Travel length: 6.7m
Travel height: 2.65m
ATM: 3000 kg
Base price: $65,990

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Stoney Creek Campers Scout-14 Off-Road Hybrid Caravan

https://www.stoneycreekcampers.com.au/camper/scout-14/

The perfect couples retreat, the Scout 14 by Stoney Creek Campers is like a little tetris camper with so much fitting into such a small space.

Travel length: 6.85m
Travel height: 2.6m
ATM: 2,800 kg
Base price: $61,990

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Mars Campers – Mars 13X MKII

https://marscampers.com.au/mars13x-mkii/

The Mars 13X MKII is one of a number of hybrid campers by Mars, and one of their smallest. Even so, there’s still room for a comfy king size bed plus all the mod cons.

Travel length: 6.3m
Travel height: 2.35m
ATM: 2990kg
Base price: $55,990

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Fantasy Caravan Expedition – 14L

https://fantasycaravan.com.au/expedition-series

The Expedition range of hybrid campers by Fantasy Caravans gives you a pop-top with a roomy interior and a layout that doesn’t feel like a compromise.

Inside, it’s a comfortable two-berth setup with a decent-sized ensuite and Fantasy’s usual long list of included features. 

Travel length: 6.1m
Travel height: 2.16m
ATM: 2800kg
Base price: $52,990

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Track Trailer T4 Series 2

https://tracktrailer.com.au/t4-hybrid-2/

Track Trailer have had the T4 for a few years now, and it used to be that it came in 3 versions. They’ve been teasing their Series 2 for a little while and now it’s finally here!

They’ve taken all the best features of the last model, added in a whole lot more tech and upgrades and given us an awesome new version.

The T4 doesn’t look like any other caravan out there, with their unique window shapes and sleek interior decor.

Travel length: 6.625m
Travel height: 2.55m
ATM: 2850kg
Base price: $164,900

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Eagle Camper Trailers – Warrior 10 Off Road Ensuite Hybrid

https://www.eaglecampertrailers.com.au/off-road-caravans/warrior-10-off-road-hybrid

Travel length: 5.42m
Travel height: 2.475m
GTM: 2250kg
Base price: $48,990

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Signature Camper Trailers – Iridium 13 Hybrid Camper Trailer Gen 2

https://signaturecampertrailers.com.au/camper/sct-iridium-13-hybrid-camper-trailer-gen-2/

As with most caravans, the Signature – Iridium 13 comes with a lot of optional extras and you can customise it quite a bit. You can have a queen bed and ensuite, or queen bed & single bunk with ensuite, or queen bed and double bunks with no ensuite. 

Travel length: 5.4m
Travel height: 2.36m
ATM: 2500kg
Base price: $64,990

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MDC XT12HR MKII Hybrid Off-road Caravan

https://www.marketdirect.com.au/product/xt12hr-mkii-offroad-caravan/

It’s hard to imagine something this luxurious on a bush bashing adventure, but it sure would be nice to pull up to a remote campsite and be able to retreat to and indoor haven.

Travel length: 5.58m
Travel height: 3m
ATM: 2800kg
Base price: $59,990

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Jayco Hybrid Caravan – Crosstrak

https://www.jayco.com.au/range/off-grid/jayco-hybrid-crosstrak

We all know the name Jayco, as they are big players in the caravan world. 

There are 2 different layouts of the Crosstrak hybrid caravan, one of which has bunks.

Travel length: 6.54m
Travel height: 2.6m
Tare: 1620kg
Base price: $55,379

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Australian Off Road – Odyssey S3

https://australianoffroad.com.au/listings/odyssey/

The AOR range of caravans are high spec and specialise in off-road caravans and camper trailers with the Odyssey bridging them both.

I know I said at the beginning of this post that this list included caravans with an internal bathroom… but this one doesn’t. :-/ It has an exterior pod that you can use as your bathroom.

Travel length: 5.4m
Travel height: 2.335m
ATM: 2000kg

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EzyTrail Hybrid Caravan – Parkes 15 MK3 Quad

https://ezytrail.com.au/products/parkes-15-mk3-quad

EzyTrail have a number of hybrid caravans in their range and the Parkes 15 MK3 Quad is a large caravan with room for the whole family.

Travel length: 6.9m
Travel height: 2.7m
ATM: 3000kg
Base price: $59,990

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Has that selection peaked your interest in a hybrid caravan for your own travels around Australia?

Don’t forget, if you want to be able to sort through the full list of caravans available new in Australia, the Australian RV Directory has you sorted.