Australian Off Road Matrix vs Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX
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, carries more gear and carries more fresh water.
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 3,260 kg
- Lower starting price$144,900 vs $196,600
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 240 kg
- More payload capacity840 kg vs 735 kg
- More fresh water on board265 L vs 190 L
Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX
No clear spec advantage on price or weight - see the full table below.
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Lotus Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $196,600 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 3,995 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 3,260 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 735 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 240 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 | 1250 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 600 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | Not published |
| 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
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Diesel heaterverified here only
Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX
- 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 Trooper TRX: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 3,260 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX 3,995 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 Trooper TRX?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the larger payload: 840 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 735 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 Trooper TRX cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the lower starting price at $144,900, compared with $196,600 for the Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX. 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 Trooper TRX sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the Lotus Caravans Trooper TRX sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.