Australian Off Road Quantum vs Retreat Caravans Macquarie
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 sleeps more people; the Retreat Caravans Macquarie costs less to buy and carries more gear.
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 2,431 kg
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 278 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Retreat Caravans Macquarie
- Lower starting price$99,950 vs $118,900
- More payload capacity1,069 kg vs 850 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Quantum | Retreat Caravans Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Retreat Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $118,900 | $99,950 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,750 kg | 2,431 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 850 kg | 1,069 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 278 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| 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
Retreat Caravans Macquarie
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Australian Off Road Quantum vs Retreat Caravans Macquarie: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Quantum or the Retreat Caravans Macquarie?
The Australian Off Road Quantum is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,750 kg versus 2,431 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Quantum has an ATM of 2,600 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 Quantum or the Retreat Caravans Macquarie?
The Retreat Caravans Macquarie has the larger payload: 1,069 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 850 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 Retreat Caravans Macquarie cheaper?
The Retreat Caravans Macquarie has the lower starting price at $99,950, 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 Retreat Caravans Macquarie sleep?
The Australian Off Road Quantum sleeps 2–4 and the Retreat Caravans Macquarie sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.