Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs Cadillac RV Apollo
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey is lighter empty and has the lower ATM to check against your car; the Cadillac RV Apollo costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear, sleeps more people and carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Blue Sky Caravans Monterey
- Lighter empty (tare)2,301 kg vs 2,550 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,900 kg vs 3,200 kg
Cadillac RV Apollo
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $77,990
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 198 kg
- More payload capacity650 kg vs 599 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 190 L
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Monterey | Cadillac RV Apollo |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | Cadillac RV |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $77,990 | $69,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $5,300 over seven years | about $4,800 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 3,200 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,301 kg | 2,550 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 599 kg | 650 kg |
| Ball weight | 198 kg | 180 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | - |
| Travel length | 6.706 m | 8.9 m |
| Travel height | - | 3.05 m |
| Width | - | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | - | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | - | 110 L |
| Solar | 340 W | 250 W |
| Battery | 210 Ah | 230 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Lithium |
| Fridge | 3-way | Compressor |
| Construction | Timber | Composite |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row.A dash means that figure isn't shown, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Two people buy the same van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $5,300 more on the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey and about $4,800 more on the Cadillac RV Apollo.
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Verified features
These are the features we have confirmed from the published specs.A feature missing from one list has not been verified for that van, which is not the same as the van going without it.
Blue Sky Caravans Monterey
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Cadillac RV Apollo
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
Not sure either fits your car?
Check whether your vehicle can legally tow either van - ball weight, GCM and payload headroom - or take the 2-minute quiz to shortlist by how you camp.
Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs Cadillac RV Apollo: common questions
Which is lighter, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Cadillac RV Apollo?
Empty, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,301 kg versus 2,550 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Cadillac RV Apollo 3,200 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Cadillac RV Apollo?
The Cadillac RV Apollo has the larger payload: 650 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 599 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Cadillac RV Apollo cheaper?
The Cadillac RV Apollo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $77,990 for the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey. Both are published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.
How many people can the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey and Cadillac RV Apollo sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Monterey sleeps 2 and the Cadillac RV Apollo sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.