Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Willow RV Waratah Series
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Willow RV Waratah Series 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 2,633 kg
- Lower starting price$93,900 vs $105,289
- Less weight on the towbar105 kg vs 269 kg
Willow RV Waratah Series
- More payload capacity817 kg vs 560 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 4
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Odyssey | Willow RV Waratah Series |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Willow RV |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $93,900 | $105,289 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,000 kg | 3,450 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,440 kg | 2,633 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 560 kg | 817 kg |
| Ball weight | 105 kg | 269 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| 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 Waratah Series
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsonly this one
Australian Off Road Odyssey vs Willow RV Waratah Series: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Odyssey or the Willow RV Waratah Series?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,440 kg versus 2,633 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Odyssey has an ATM of 2,000 kg and the Willow RV Waratah 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 Waratah Series?
The Willow RV Waratah Series has the larger payload: 817 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 Waratah Series cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey has the lower starting price at $93,900, compared with $105,289 for the Willow RV Waratah 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 Waratah Series sleep?
The Australian Off Road Odyssey sleeps 2-4 and the Willow RV Waratah Series sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.