Cadillac RV Apollo vs Nova Caravans Revivor
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Cadillac RV Apollo costs less to buy, sleeps more people and carries more fresh water; the Nova Caravans Revivor is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, 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.
Cadillac RV Apollo
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $77,990
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 190 L
Nova Caravans Revivor
- Lighter empty (tare)1,967 kg vs 2,550 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,654 kg vs 3,200 kg
- Less weight on the towbar153 kg vs 180 kg
- More payload capacity687 kg vs 650 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Cadillac RV Apollo | Nova Caravans Revivor |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cadillac RV | Nova Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $77,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $4,800 over seven years | about $5,300 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,200 kg | 2,654 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,550 kg | 1,967 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 650 kg | 687 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 153 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2 |
| Bed length | - | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.9 m | 6.86 m |
| Travel height | 3.05 m | 3 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | - |
| Internal height | 2 m | - |
| Axles | - | Single axle |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | - |
| Solar | 250 W | 420 W |
| Battery | 230 Ah | 200 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | Composite | Sandwich panel |
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 $5,300 more on the Nova Caravans Revivor.
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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
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Nova Caravans Revivor
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
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 Nova Caravans Revivor: common questions
Which is lighter, the Cadillac RV Apollo or the Nova Caravans Revivor?
Empty, the Nova Caravans Revivor is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,967 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 Nova Caravans Revivor 2,654 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Cadillac RV Apollo or the Nova Caravans Revivor?
The Nova Caravans Revivor has the larger payload: 687 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 Cadillac RV Apollo or the Nova Caravans Revivor cheaper?
The Cadillac RV Apollo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $77,990 for the Nova Caravans Revivor. 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 Nova Caravans Revivor sleep?
The Cadillac RV Apollo sleeps 2-4 and the Nova Caravans Revivor sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.