Concept Caravans Innovation vs Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Concept Caravans Innovation is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Concept Caravans Innovation
- Lighter empty (tare)2,280 kg vs 2,593 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,880 kg vs 3,221 kg
- Lower starting price$95,990 vs $103,285
- Less weight on the towbar150 kg vs 228 kg
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- More payload capacity628 kg vs 600 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Concept Caravans Innovation | Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Concept Caravans | Jayco Australia |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $95,990 | $103,285 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $6,500 over seven years | about $7,000 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,880 kg | 3,221 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 2,593 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 600 kg | 628 kg |
| Ball weight | 150 kg | 228 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-6 | 2-6 |
| Bed length | Queen | - |
| Travel length | 8.27 m | 7.86 m |
| Travel height | 2.905 m | 3.05 m |
| Internal height | 2.032 m | 1.96 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 400 W | 1300 W |
| Battery | 200 Ah | - |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | - | 4,000 W |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | Aluminium | 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 $6,500 more on the Concept Caravans Innovation and about $7,000 more on the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V.
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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.
Concept Caravans Innovation
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Club loungeverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified 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.
Concept Caravans Innovation vs Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V: common questions
Which is lighter, the Concept Caravans Innovation or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V?
Empty, the Concept Caravans Innovation is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,280 kg versus 2,593 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Concept Caravans Innovation has an ATM of 2,880 kg and the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V 3,221 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Concept Caravans Innovation or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V?
The Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V has the larger payload: 628 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 600 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Concept Caravans Innovation or the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V cheaper?
The Concept Caravans Innovation has the lower starting price at $95,990, compared with $103,285 for the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V. 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 Concept Caravans Innovation and Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V sleep?
The Concept Caravans Innovation sleeps 2-6 and the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V sleeps 2-6. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.