Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate
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 sleeps more people; the Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate 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 3,116 kg
- Lower starting price$139,900 vs $216,000
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate
- More payload capacity934 kg vs 780 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top | Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Royal Flair Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $139,900 | $216,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 4,050 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,820 kg | 3,116 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 780 kg | 934 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 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
Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top vs Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top or the Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,820 kg versus 3,116 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has an ATM of 2,600 kg and the Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate 4,050 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 Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate?
The Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate has the larger payload: 934 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 Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top has the lower starting price at $139,900, compared with $216,000 for the Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate. 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 Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate sleep?
The Australian Off Road Matrix Pop Top sleeps 2–4 and the Royal Flair Caravans Eco Mate sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.