Australian Off Road Matrix vs Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate carries more gear and sleeps more people.
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 3,400 kg
- Lower starting price$144,900 vs $180,000
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 280 kg
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- More payload capacity1,100 kg vs 840 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Royal Flair Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $180,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 3,400 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 280 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-5 |
| Bed length | Queen | Double |
| Travel length | 7 m | Not published |
| Travel height | 2.82 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 1.95 m | 2.45 m |
| Fresh water | 265 L | Not published |
| Solar | 700 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 628 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
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- Diesel heater
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Club loungeverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Australian Off Road Matrix vs Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 3,400 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate?
The Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate has the larger payload: 1,100 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 Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the lower starting price at $144,900, compared with $180,000 for the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate. 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 Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.