Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter to tow and costs less to buy; the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus carries more gear.
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 2,898 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $104,990
Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus
- More payload capacity602 kg vs 560 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey | Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Red Centre Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $104,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,898 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 560 kg | 602 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | — |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Travel length | 5.4 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 Odyssey
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,898 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus?
The Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus has the larger payload: 602 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 560 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 Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $104,990 for the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus. 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 Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2–4 and the Red Centre Caravans Tanami Plus sleeps 2–4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.