Australian Off Road Matrix vs JB Caravans Scorpion Sting
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter to tow, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and carries more fresh water; the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Matrix
- Lighter to tow1,960 kg vs 2,895 kg
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 210 kg
- More payload capacity840 kg vs 605 kg
- More fresh water on board265 L vs 110 L
JB Caravans Scorpion Sting
- Lower starting price$133,000 vs $144,900
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | JB Caravans Scorpion Sting |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | JB Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $133,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 2,895 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 605 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 210 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7 m | 8.28 m |
| Travel height | 2.82 m | Not published |
| Width | 1.95 m | 2.48 m |
| Internal height | Not published | 1.98 m |
| Axles | Not published | Tandem axle |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 110 L |
| Grey water | Not published | 110 L |
| Solar | 700 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 416 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3600 W |
| Construction | Not published | Composite |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Verified features
These are the features we have confirmed from the published specs.A feature missing from one list has not been verified for that van, which is not the same as the van going without it.
Australian Off Road Matrix
- Solar panels
- Diesel heaterverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
JB Caravans Scorpion Sting
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Australian Off Road Matrix vs JB Caravans Scorpion Sting: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 2,895 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the larger payload: 840 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 605 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Australian Off Road Matrix or the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting cheaper?
The JB Caravans Scorpion Sting has the lower starting price at $133,000, compared with $144,900 for the Australian Off Road Matrix. Both are drive-away starting prices before options, so the on-road gap can change once each is specced up.
How many people can the Australian Off Road Matrix and JB Caravans Scorpion Sting sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the JB Caravans Scorpion Sting sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.