Australian Off Road Matrix vs Lotus Caravans Off Grid
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more fresh water; the Lotus Caravans Off Grid carries more gear.
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 3,115 kg
- Lower starting price$144,900 vs $149,790
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 255 kg
- More fresh water on board265 L vs 190 L
Lotus Caravans Off Grid
- More payload capacity885 kg vs 840 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | Lotus Caravans Off Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Lotus Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $149,790 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 3,115 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 885 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 255 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Not published |
| Travel length | 7 m | Not published |
| Travel height | 2.82 m | Not published |
| Width | 1.95 m | Not published |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 700 W | 750 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 400 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Fridge | Not published | Compressor |
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
- Diesel heater
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
Lotus Caravans Off Grid
- Diesel heater
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Australian Off Road Matrix vs Lotus Caravans Off Grid: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Lotus Caravans Off Grid?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 3,115 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the Lotus Caravans Off Grid 4,000 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Lotus Caravans Off Grid?
The Lotus Caravans Off Grid has the larger payload: 885 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 840 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 Lotus Caravans Off Grid cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the lower starting price at $144,900, compared with $149,790 for the Lotus Caravans Off Grid. 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 Lotus Caravans Off Grid sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the Lotus Caravans Off Grid sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.