Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear.
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.
Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway
- Lighter to tow2,280 kg vs 2,301 kg
- Lower starting price$76,990 vs $77,990
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 198 kg
- More payload capacity620 kg vs 599 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Monterey | Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | Silver Valley Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $77,990 | $76,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,900 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,301 kg | 2,280 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 599 kg | 620 kg |
| Ball weight | 198 kg | 180 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.706 m | 6.86 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 340 W | 150 W |
| Battery | 210 Ah | 100 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Not published |
| Fridge | 3-way | 3-way |
| Construction | Not published | Aluminium |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
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
Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Blue Sky Caravans Monterey vs Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway?
The Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,280 kg versus 2,301 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway 2,900 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey or the Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway?
The Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway has the larger payload: 620 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 Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway cheaper?
The Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway has the lower starting price at $76,990, compared with $77,990 for the Blue Sky Caravans Monterey. 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 Blue Sky Caravans Monterey and Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Monterey sleeps 2 and the Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.