Cadillac RV Apollo vs Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Cadillac RV Apollo costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear, sleeps more people and carries more fresh water; the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline is lighter empty and has the lower ATM to check against your car.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Cadillac RV Apollo
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $72,790
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 185 kg
- More payload capacity650 kg vs 411 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 200 L
Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline
- Lighter empty (tare)2,089 kg vs 2,550 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,500 kg vs 3,200 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Cadillac RV Apollo | Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cadillac RV | Dreamhaven Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $72,790 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $4,800 over seven years | about $5,000 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,200 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,550 kg | 2,089 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 650 kg | 411 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 185 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2 |
| Travel length | 8.9 m | 7.623 m |
| Travel height | 3.05 m | - |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 2 m | - |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 200 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | - |
| Solar | 250 W | 220 W |
| Battery | 230 Ah | 135 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 Cadillac RV Apollo and about $5,000 more on the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline.
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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.
Cadillac RV Apollo
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Bunk bedsverified here only
Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline
- Air conditioning
- 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 Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline: common questions
Which is lighter, the Cadillac RV Apollo or the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline?
Empty, the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,089 kg versus 2,550 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Cadillac RV Apollo has an ATM of 3,200 kg and the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline 2,500 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Cadillac RV Apollo or the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline?
The Cadillac RV Apollo has the larger payload: 650 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 411 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Cadillac RV Apollo or the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline cheaper?
The Cadillac RV Apollo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $72,790 for the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline. 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 Cadillac RV Apollo and Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline sleep?
The Cadillac RV Apollo sleeps 2-4 and the Dreamhaven Caravans 18 Series Tourline sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.