Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Red Centre Caravans Tanami
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Red Centre Caravans Tanami carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top
- Lighter to tow1,820 kg vs 2,691 kg
- Lower starting price$139,900 vs $140,990
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 220 kg
Red Centre Caravans Tanami
- More payload capacity1,409 kg vs 780 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top | Red Centre Caravans Tanami |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Red Centre Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $139,900 | $140,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 4,100 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,820 kg | 2,691 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 780 kg | 1,409 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 220 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Travel length | 7.05 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 Matrix Pop Top
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Red Centre Caravans Tanami
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Red Centre Caravans Tanami: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top or the Red Centre Caravans Tanami?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,820 kg versus 2,691 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has an ATM of 2,600 kg and the Red Centre Caravans Tanami 4,100 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top or the Red Centre Caravans Tanami?
The Red Centre Caravans Tanami has the larger payload: 1,409 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 780 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 Pop Top or the Red Centre Caravans Tanami cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has the lower starting price at $139,900, compared with $140,990 for the Red Centre Caravans Tanami. 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 Pop Top and Red Centre Caravans Tanami sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top sleeps 2–4 and the Red Centre Caravans Tanami sleeps 2–4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.