Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Retreat Caravans Macquarie
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 and sleeps more people; the Retreat Caravans Macquarie 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 2,431 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $99,950
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 278 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Retreat Caravans Macquarie
- More payload capacity1,069 kg vs 560 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey | Retreat Caravans Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Retreat Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $99,950 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,431 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 560 kg | 1,069 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 278 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| 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
Retreat Caravans Macquarie
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Retreat Caravans Macquarie: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Retreat Caravans Macquarie?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,431 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the Retreat Caravans Macquarie 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 Retreat Caravans Macquarie?
The Retreat Caravans Macquarie has the larger payload: 1,069 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 Retreat Caravans Macquarie cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $99,950 for the Retreat Caravans Macquarie. 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 Retreat Caravans Macquarie sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2–4 and the Retreat Caravans Macquarie sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.