Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Odyssey
- Lighter to tow1,440 kg vs 2,550 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $99,150
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 160 kg
- More payload capacity860 kg vs 800 kg
- More fresh water on board265 L vs 190 L
Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series
No clear spec advantage on price or weight - see the full table below.
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey | Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Goldstream RV |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $99,150 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,300 kg | 3,350 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 860 kg | 800 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 160 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | Not published |
| Travel length | 5.4 m | 8.2 m |
| Travel height | 2.335 m | 2.97 m |
| Width | 1.95 m | 2.33 m |
| Axles | Single axle | Tandem axle |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 525 W | Not published |
| Battery | 300 Ah | Not published |
| Battery type | Lithium | Not published |
| Inverter | 2000 W | Not published |
| Construction | Fibreglass | Not published |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
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.
Australian Off Road Odyssey
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Outdoor kitchenverified here only
- Solar panelsverified here only
Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series
- Ensuite bathroom
- Air conditioningverified here only
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,550 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,300 kg and the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series 3,350 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the larger payload: 860 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 800 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 Odyssey or the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $99,150 for the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series. 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 Odyssey and Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2-4 and the Goldstream RV Tandem Axle Caravan Series sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.