Australian Off Road Matrix vs Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
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 Supreme Caravans Base Camp X carries more gear, sleeps more people 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 3,311 kg
- Lower starting price$144,900 vs $169,990
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 370 kg
Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
- More payload capacity1,189 kg vs 840 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
- More fresh water on board380 L vs 265 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix | Supreme Caravans Base Camp X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Supreme Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $144,900 | $169,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,960 kg | 3,311 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 840 kg | 1,189 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 370 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-5 |
| Bed length | Queen | Not published |
| Travel length | 7 m | Not published |
| Travel height | 2.82 m | Not published |
| Width | 1.95 m | Not published |
| Axles | Not published | Tandem axle |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 380 L |
| Solar | 700 W | 1050 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 600 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Construction | Not published | Timber |
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
Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
- Diesel heater
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Outdoor kitchenverified here only
Australian Off Road Matrix vs Supreme Caravans Base Camp X: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix or the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X?
The Australian Off Road Matrix is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,960 kg versus 3,311 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix has an ATM of 2,800 kg and the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X 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 Supreme Caravans Base Camp X?
The Supreme Caravans Base Camp X has the larger payload: 1,189 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 Supreme Caravans Base Camp X cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix has the lower starting price at $144,900, compared with $169,990 for the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X. 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 Supreme Caravans Base Camp X sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix sleeps 2 and the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.