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Freelander
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- From
- $144,500
- Sleeps
- 2-6
- Length
- 18-22ft
About the Freelander
The Freelander is Lotus Caravans' lightweight off-road range for couples and families. Ten floorplans run from 18ft 9in to 24ft and sleep up to six. It is the entry point to the Lotus line-up, built to the same standard as the rest.
Layouts include double or triple bunks, side or club lounges and a work-from-the-road annex option. Standard fit-out runs to a 216L 12V compressor fridge, a portable induction cooktop and a four-in-one convection oven. A wall-mounted washing machine, reverse-cycle air conditioning, a one-piece fibreglass shower and a 12V Google smart TV are also standard.
The body is marine-grade composite panel on a full aluminium frame and Lotus's painted Gen 2 chassis. Honeycomb flooring, Sancell insulation, checkerplate body armour and full underbody protection finish it. It rides on Cruisemaster Air Advantage XT L3 manual suspension with 17-inch wheels, 265/70R17 mud-terrain tyres and 12-inch off-road brakes. Double-glazed tinted windows and a Dometic dust reduction system are standard.
Power is a 600Ah REDARC lithium pack fed by 1,050W of solar and a 3,000W inverter. A 240A charger with battery management, a 45A solar charger and a 45A DC-DC charger complete it. Water is two 95L fresh tanks and a grey tank, with gauges, an external shower and a tap on the A-frame.
The coupling is a DO45 or DO35 depending on the build's weight, and Lotus quotes weights per build on enquiry. Pricing excludes on-road and delivery costs, the 2026 styling pack and LC Customs additions are standard, and colours and finishes are yours to choose.
Lotus sells through its dealers and offers factory tours by booking.
- Full off-road build - engineered for corrugations, river crossings, and genuine remote touring
- Off-grid ready: 1050W of solar, 600Ah battery, 190L fresh water - stay out longer between hook-ups
- Full internal ensuite - your own bathroom, no shared amenities block
- Sleeps up to 6 - bunk layouts available for kids
- Australian-made and built for local conditions
Technical specifications
About Lotus Caravans
Two people buy this van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $9,900 more.
Different lenders will offer you different rates.
Jade's loan specialists compare offers from major banks and other lenders, and negotiate on your behalf.
A free two-minute quote from Jade tells you what your loan would cost, before you sign anything.
Asking commits you to nothing. You can say no thanks at any point. Jade runs no credit check to give you the quote.
Jade arranges the loan. The dealer sells you the van.
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Example figures: 20% deposit, seven years, change them in the calculator.
Your shortlist keeps every saved van on one page to compare side by side, and you can email the list to yourself.
Insurance for your Lotus Caravans Freelander
Agreed value and market value pay out differently
Before you get quotes, find out what changes the amount a caravan policy pays out.
Read the insurance guideBefore you go and see it
Finance first, then the phone call, then the checks at the van.
1Walk in with the money already sorted
The same van costs about $9,900 more over seven years with a loan rate 2% higher.
Different lenders will offer you different rates.
Jade's loan specialists compare offers from major banks and other lenders, and negotiate on your behalf.
A free two-minute finance quote from Jade tells you what your loan would cost, before you ring the dealer.
Get a free finance quote to take to the yardAsking commits you to nothing. You can say no thanks at any point. Jade runs no credit check to give you the quote.
Jade arranges the loan. The dealer sells you the van.
Jade Finance pays us a commission if you finance through them. About Jade
Example figures: 20% deposit, seven years, change them in the calculator.
Or have Jade call you about this van
A Jade specialist calls you to talk it through.
2Ring ahead, then go see it
Dealers that carry Lotus Caravans, from the brand's own list. Stock moves all the time, so call before you drive out.
When you call, ask:
- Have you got the Lotus Caravans Freelander in the yard now, or is it on order?
- Can I come and walk through it this week?
- What's your best drive-away price on it?
- Is it the same build I compared, with matching layout, weights and features?
3When you get there, check
- The compliance plate - check the tare and ATM against the specs you compared here. The plate carries the legal numbers.
Where the plate is and how to read it - Water damage - soft spots in the floor, stains on the walls, or a musty smell in the cupboards.
How to spot water damage - That everything works - lights, water pump, fridge, gas, and the brakes and hitch.
The full inspection checklist, system by system - Sort your finance before you hand over a deposit, so you are never committed to a van you cannot finance.
Read before you go
Our guides for the day you go and look.
Delivery and freight
If there's no dealer in your state, most brands deliver Australia-wide. You can also collect from the factory. Interstate freight is a real cost, often a few thousand dollars, and it climbs with distance, so factor it in before you commit.
Email yourself the to-do list
We'll send the to-do list, the dealer details and your finance link for the Lotus Caravans Freelander, ready on your phone at the yard.
We use your email to send this one list and we don't add you to a mailing list.How we handle it: privacy policy. The finance link in the email goes to our partner Jade Finance, and partners can pay us.
