Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany vs Jayco Australia Starcraft
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Starcraft is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, 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 Tuscany
No clear spec advantage on price or weight — see the full table below.
Jayco Australia Starcraft
- Lighter to tow2,011 kg vs 2,337 kg
- Lower starting price$93,700 vs $114,900
- Less weight on the towbar160 kg vs 200 kg
- More payload capacity600 kg vs 563 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany | Jayco Australia Starcraft |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Blue Sky Caravans | Jayco Australia |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $114,900 | $93,700 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,611 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,337 kg | 2,011 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 563 kg | 600 kg |
| Ball weight | 200 kg | 160 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2–5 |
| Travel length | — | 7.163 m |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Jayco Australia Starcraft
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningonly this one
- Island bedonly this one
Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany vs Jayco Australia Starcraft: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany or the Jayco Australia Starcraft?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,011 kg versus 2,337 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Jayco Australia Starcraft 2,611 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany or the Jayco Australia Starcraft?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft has the larger payload: 600 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 Starcraft cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft has the lower starting price at $93,700, compared with $114,900 for the Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany. 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 Tuscany and Jayco Australia Starcraft sleep?
The Blue Sky Caravans Tuscany sleeps 2 and the Jayco Australia Starcraft sleeps 2–5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.