Austrack Campers Stockton X7 vs JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner
Both are camper trailer caravans. On the numbers, the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 carries more gear and carries more fresh water; the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Austrack Campers Stockton X7
- More payload capacity610 kg vs 350 kg
- More fresh water on board200 L vs 80 L
JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner
- Lighter empty (tare)1,550 kg vs 1,890 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)1,900 kg vs 2,500 kg
- Lower starting price$47,500 vs $48,990
- Less weight on the towbar199 kg vs 220 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Austrack Campers Stockton X7 | JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Austrack Campers | JAWA Off Road Campers |
| Type | Camper Trailer | Camper Trailer |
| Price from | $48,990 | $47,500 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $3,300 over seven years | about $3,200 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,500 kg | 1,900 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,890 kg | 1,550 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 610 kg | 350 kg |
| Ball weight | 220 kg | 199 kg |
| Sleeps | 7 | Not published |
| Travel length | 6 m | 5.5 m |
| Travel height | 1.9 m | 2.73 m |
| Width | 2.3 m | 2.2 m |
| Fresh water | 200 L | 80 L |
| Grey water | 80 L | - |
| Solar | 600 W | 360 W |
| Battery | 460 Ah | 300 Ah |
| Battery type | lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Construction | composite panel | - |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row.A dash means that figure isn't shown, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Two people buy the same van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $3,300 more on the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 and about $3,200 more on the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner.
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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.
Austrack Campers Stockton X7
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Diesel heaterverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Not sure either fits your car?
Check whether your vehicle can legally tow either van - ball weight, GCM and payload headroom - or take the 2-minute quiz to shortlist by how you camp.
Austrack Campers Stockton X7 vs JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner: common questions
Which is lighter, the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 or the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner?
Empty, the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,550 kg versus 1,890 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 has an ATM of 2,500 kg and the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner 1,900 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 or the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner?
The Austrack Campers Stockton X7 has the larger payload: 610 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 350 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Austrack Campers Stockton X7 or the JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner cheaper?
The JAWA Off Road Campers Ridge Runner has the lower starting price at $47,500, compared with $48,990 for the Austrack Campers Stockton X7. Both are published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.