Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Retreat Caravans Fraser
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the Retreat Caravans Fraser puts less weight on the towbar.
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 2,878 kg
- Lower starting price$139,900 vs $159,990
- More payload capacity780 kg vs 622 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Retreat Caravans Fraser
- Less weight on the towbar130 kg vs 190 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top | Retreat Caravans Fraser |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Retreat Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $139,900 | $159,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,820 kg | 2,878 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 780 kg | 622 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 130 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| 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
Retreat Caravans Fraser
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Retreat Caravans Fraser: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top or the Retreat Caravans Fraser?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,820 kg versus 2,878 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has an ATM of 2,600 kg and the Retreat Caravans Fraser 3,500 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 Retreat Caravans Fraser?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has the larger payload: 780 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 622 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 Retreat Caravans Fraser cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has the lower starting price at $139,900, compared with $159,990 for the Retreat Caravans Fraser. 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 Retreat Caravans Fraser sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top sleeps 2–4 and the Retreat Caravans Fraser sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.