Australian Off Road Quantum vs Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Quantum is lighter to tow, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V costs less to buy 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 Quantum
- Lighter to tow1,750 kg vs 2,593 kg
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 228 kg
- More payload capacity850 kg vs 628 kg
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- Lower starting price$103,285 vs $118,900
- Sleeps more people6 vs 4
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Quantum | Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Jayco Australia |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $118,900 | $103,285 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 3,221 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,750 kg | 2,593 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 850 kg | 628 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 228 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2–6 |
| Travel length | 6.4 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 Quantum
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsonly this one
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Quantum vs Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Quantum or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V?
The Australian Off Road Quantum is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,750 kg versus 2,593 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Quantum has an ATM of 2,600 kg and the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V 3,221 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Quantum or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V?
The Australian Off Road Quantum has the larger payload: 850 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 628 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 Quantum or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V has the lower starting price at $103,285, compared with $118,900 for the Australian Off Road Quantum. 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 Quantum and Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V sleep?
The Australian Off Road Quantum sleeps 2–4 and the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V sleeps 2–6. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.