Crusader Caravans Excalibur vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the New Age Caravans Desert Rose carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Crusader Caravans Excalibur
- Lighter to tow2,835 kg vs 2,860 kg
- Lower starting price$122,127 vs $124,990
- Less weight on the towbar154 kg vs 290 kg
- More payload capacity665 kg vs 640 kg
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 200 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Crusader Caravans Excalibur | New Age Caravans Desert Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crusader Caravans | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $122,127 | $124,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,835 kg | 2,860 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 665 kg | 640 kg |
| Ball weight | 154 kg | 290 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 9.279 m | 8.4 m |
| Axles | Tandem axle | Not published |
| Fresh water | 200 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 600 W | Not published |
| Battery | 300 Ah | Not published |
| Battery type | Lithium | Not published |
| Inverter | 2000 W | Not published |
| Fridge | Compressor | Not published |
| Construction | Composite | Not published |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
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.
Crusader Caravans Excalibur
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Club loungeverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Crusader Caravans Excalibur vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,835 kg versus 2,860 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur has the larger payload: 665 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 640 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Crusader Caravans Excalibur or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose cheaper?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur has the lower starting price at $122,127, compared with $124,990 for the New Age Caravans Desert Rose. 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 Crusader Caravans Excalibur and New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleep?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur sleeps 2 and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.