Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Willow RV Ironbark 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 and sleeps more people; the Willow RV Ironbark Series 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 2,541 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $109,990
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 213 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Willow RV Ironbark Series
- More payload capacity909 kg vs 560 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey | Willow RV Ironbark Series |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Willow RV |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $109,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,450 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,541 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 560 kg | 909 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 213 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
Willow RV Ironbark Series
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Slide-outonly this one
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Willow RV Ironbark Series: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Willow RV Ironbark Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,541 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the Willow RV Ironbark Series 3,450 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Willow RV Ironbark Series?
The Willow RV Ironbark Series has the larger payload: 909 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 Willow RV Ironbark Series cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $109,990 for the Willow RV Ironbark 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 Willow RV Ironbark Series sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2–4 and the Willow RV Ironbark Series sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.