Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Royal Flair Caravans Designer 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 sleeps more people.
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 2,970 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $107,990
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 260 kg
- More payload capacity560 kg vs 530 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Royal Flair Caravans Designer 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 | Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Royal Flair Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $107,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,970 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 560 kg | 530 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 260 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
Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,970 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series 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 Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the larger payload: 560 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 530 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 Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $107,990 for the Royal Flair Caravans Designer 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 Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2–4 and the Royal Flair Caravans Designer Series sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.