Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear 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
No clear spec advantage on price or weight - see the full table below.
Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2
- Lighter empty (tare)1,846 kg vs 2,301 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,500 kg vs 2,900 kg
- Lower starting price$63,990 vs $77,990
- Less weight on the towbar143 kg vs 198 kg
- More payload capacity654 kg vs 599 kg
- More fresh water on board200 L vs 190 L
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Monterey | Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | Ezytrail |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $77,990 | $63,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $5,300 over seven years | about $4,400 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,301 kg | 1,846 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 599 kg | 654 kg |
| Ball weight | 198 kg | 143 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Split singles |
| Travel length | 6.706 m | 6.602 m |
| Travel height | - | 2.892 m |
| Width | - | 2.454 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 200 L |
| Grey water | - | 80 L |
| Solar | 340 W | 340 W |
| Battery | 210 Ah | 235 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Lithium |
| Fridge | 3-way | - |
| Construction | Timber | Sandwich panel |
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 $4,400 more on the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2.
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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 machineverified here only
Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- 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 Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2: common questions
Which is lighter, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2?
Empty, the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,846 kg versus 2,301 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 Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 2,500 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2?
The Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 has the larger payload: 654 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 Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 cheaper?
The Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 has the lower starting price at $63,990, 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 Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Monterey sleeps 2 and the Ezytrail Winton 17R Twin MK2 sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.