Cadillac RV Apollo vs Gaia Family
Both sit in the Cadillac RV on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Apollo costs less to buy; the Gaia Family 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.
Apollo
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $79,990
Gaia Family
- Lighter empty (tare)2,500 kg vs 2,550 kg
- Less weight on the towbar170 kg vs 180 kg
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 650 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 4
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Apollo | Gaia Family |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $79,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $4,800 over seven years | about $5,500 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,200 kg | 3,200 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,550 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 650 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 170 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Travel length | 8.9 m | 8.78 m |
| Travel height | 3.05 m | 3.05 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 2 m | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 250 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | 230 Ah | 460 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | Composite | Composite |
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 $4,800 more on the Apollo and about $5,500 more on the Gaia Family.
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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.
Apollo
- Air conditioning
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Gaia Family
- Air conditioning
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
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.
Cadillac RV Apollo vs Gaia Family: common questions
What is the difference between the Apollo and the Gaia Family from Cadillac RV?
Both are on-road vans in the same Cadillac RV line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Cadillac RV publishes, the Apollo starts at $69,990 and the Gaia Family at $79,990, both are rated to the same 3,200 kg ATM, solar is 250 W against 1,000 W and payload works out at 650 kg and 700 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and a gap stays a dash rather than a guess. Floorplan choice within each range changes the layout and the sleeping capacity, so confirm the exact build against the compliance plate before you commit.
Which is lighter, the Apollo or the Gaia Family?
Empty, the Gaia Family is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,500 kg versus 2,550 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Apollo has an ATM of 3,200 kg and the Gaia Family 3,200 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Apollo or the Gaia Family?
The Gaia Family has the larger payload: 700 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 650 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Apollo or the Gaia Family cheaper?
The Apollo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $79,990 for the Gaia Family. 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 Apollo and Gaia Family sleep?
The Apollo sleeps 2-4 and the Gaia Family sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.