Australian Off Road Aurora vs Nova Caravans Vita
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Aurora is lighter to tow, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the Nova Caravans Vita costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Aurora
- Lighter to tow2,545 kg vs 2,808 kg
- More payload capacity955 kg vs 692 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Nova Caravans Vita
- Lower starting price$131,900 vs $197,900
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Aurora | Nova Caravans Vita |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $197,900 | $131,900 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,545 kg | 2,808 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 955 kg | 692 kg |
| Ball weight | 175 kg | — |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| Travel length | 7.925 m | 9 m |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Australian Off Road Aurora
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Nova Caravans Vita
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksonly this one
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Aurora vs Nova Caravans Vita: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Aurora or the Nova Caravans Vita?
The Australian Off Road Aurora is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,545 kg versus 2,808 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Aurora has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Nova Caravans Vita 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Aurora or the Nova Caravans Vita?
The Australian Off Road Aurora has the larger payload: 955 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 692 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 Aurora or the Nova Caravans Vita cheaper?
The Nova Caravans Vita has the lower starting price at $131,900, compared with $197,900 for the Australian Off Road Aurora. 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 Aurora and Nova Caravans Vita sleep?
The Australian Off Road Aurora sleeps 2–4 and the Nova Caravans Vita sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.