Crusader Caravans Excalibur vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
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 fresh water; the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz carries more gear.
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 3,024 kg
- Lower starting price$122,127 vs $173,990
- Less weight on the towbar154 kg vs 188 kg
- More fresh water on board200 L vs 190 L
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- More payload capacity976 kg vs 665 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Crusader Caravans Excalibur | Nova Caravans Terra Sportz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crusader Caravans | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $122,127 | $173,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,835 kg | 3,024 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 665 kg | 976 kg |
| Ball weight | 154 kg | 188 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 9.279 m | 7.37 m |
| Travel height | Not published | 3.1 m |
| Axles | Tandem axle | Single axle |
| Fresh water | 200 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 600 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 300 Ah | 600 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 2000 W | 3000 W |
| 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."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
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Club loungeverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Diesel heaterverified here only
- Island bedverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Crusader Caravans Excalibur vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,835 kg versus 3,024 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz 4,000 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Crusader Caravans Excalibur or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz has the larger payload: 976 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 665 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 Nova Caravans Terra Sportz cheaper?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur has the lower starting price at $122,127, compared with $173,990 for the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz. 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 Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleep?
The Crusader Caravans Excalibur sleeps 2 and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.