Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature vs New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature is lighter to tow, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition costs less to buy 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 Odyssey Signature
- Lighter to tow1,440 kg vs 2,800 kg
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 290 kg
- More payload capacity560 kg vs 500 kg
New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition
- Lower starting price$90,000 vs $99,900
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature | New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $99,900 | $90,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,300 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 560 kg | 500 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 290 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | Not published |
| Travel length | 5.4 m | Not published |
| Travel height | 2.335 m | Not published |
| Width | 1.95 m | Not published |
| Internal height | 2.05 m | Not published |
| Axles | Single axle | Not published |
| Fresh water | 140 L | Not published |
| Solar | 350 W | Not published |
| Battery | 300 Ah | Not published |
| Battery type | Lithium | Not published |
| Inverter | 1000 W | Not published |
| Construction | Fibreglass | Not published |
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 Odyssey Signature
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Outdoor kitchenverified here only
New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsverified here only
Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature vs New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature or the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,800 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition 3,300 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature or the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature has the larger payload: 560 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 500 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 Odyssey Signature or the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition cheaper?
The New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition has the lower starting price at $90,000, compared with $99,900 for the Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature. 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 Odyssey Signature and New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey Signature sleeps 2 and the New Age Caravans Road Owl Expedition sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.