Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany vs Jayco Australia Silverline
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car and puts less weight on the towbar; the Jayco Australia Silverline costs less to buy, 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 Tuscany
- Lighter empty (tare)2,337 kg vs 2,606 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,900 kg vs 3,214 kg
- Less weight on the towbar200 kg vs 204 kg
Jayco Australia Silverline
- Lower starting price$104,900 vs $114,900
- More payload capacity608 kg vs 563 kg
- Sleeps more people6 vs 2
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany | Jayco Australia Silverline |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | Jayco Australia |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $114,900 | $104,900 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $7,800 over seven years | about $7,200 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 3,214 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,337 kg | 2,606 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 563 kg | 608 kg |
| Ball weight | 200 kg | 204 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-6 |
| Travel length | 7.01 m | 8.425 m |
| Internal height | - | 1.96 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 340 W | 780 W |
| Battery | 210 Ah | 420 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Lithium |
| Fridge | 3-way | Compressor |
| Construction | Timber | Fibreglass |
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 $7,800 more on the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany and about $7,200 more on the Jayco Australia Silverline.
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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 Tuscany
- Ensuite bathroom
- Washing machine
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Solar panelsverified here only
Jayco Australia Silverline
- Ensuite bathroom
- Washing machine
- Slide-outverified 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 Tuscany vs Jayco Australia Silverline: common questions
Which is lighter, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany or the Jayco Australia Silverline?
Empty, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,337 kg versus 2,606 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Jayco Australia Silverline 3,214 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany or the Jayco Australia Silverline?
The Jayco Australia Silverline has the larger payload: 608 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 563 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 Tuscany or the Jayco Australia Silverline cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Silverline has the lower starting price at $104,900, compared with $114,900 for the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany. 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 Tuscany and Jayco Australia Silverline sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany sleeps 2 and the Jayco Australia Silverline sleeps 2-6. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.