Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs New Age Caravans Road Owl
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy and carries more fresh water; the New Age Caravans Road Owl is lighter empty, puts less weight on the towbar, 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.
Blue Sky Caravans Monterey
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,900 kg vs 2,950 kg
- Lower starting price$77,990 vs $83,490
- More fresh water on board190 L vs 110 L
New Age Caravans Road Owl
- Lighter empty (tare)2,250 kg vs 2,301 kg
- Less weight on the towbar153 kg vs 198 kg
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 599 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Monterey | New Age Caravans Road Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | New Age Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $77,990 | $83,490 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $5,300 over seven years | about $5,700 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,301 kg | 2,250 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 599 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 198 kg | 153 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | - |
| Travel length | 6.706 m | 7.985 m |
| Width | - | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | - | 2.03 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 110 L |
| Grey water | - | 110 L |
| Solar | 340 W | 400 W |
| Battery | 210 Ah | 135 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Lithium |
| Fridge | 3-way | Compressor |
| 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 $5,700 more on the New Age Caravans Road Owl.
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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
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
New Age Caravans Road Owl
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsverified 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 New Age Caravans Road Owl: common questions
Which is lighter, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the New Age Caravans Road Owl?
Empty, the New Age Caravans Road Owl is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,250 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 New Age Caravans Road Owl 2,950 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the New Age Caravans Road Owl?
The New Age Caravans Road Owl has the larger payload: 700 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 New Age Caravans Road Owl cheaper?
The Blue Sky Caravans Monterey has the lower starting price at $77,990, compared with $83,490 for the New Age Caravans Road Owl. 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 New Age Caravans Road Owl sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Monterey sleeps 2 and the New Age Caravans Road Owl sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.