Crusader Caravans XCountry vs Lotus Caravans Trooper
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Crusader Caravans XCountry is lighter to tow and puts less weight on the towbar; the Lotus Caravans Trooper costs less to buy, carries more gear and sleeps more people.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Crusader Caravans XCountry
- Lighter to tow2,549 kg vs 2,950 kg
- Less weight on the towbar146 kg vs 185 kg
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Lower starting price$158,790 vs $163,903
- More payload capacity545 kg vs 451 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Crusader Caravans XCountry | Lotus Caravans Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crusader Caravans | Lotus Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $163,903 | $158,790 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 3,495 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,549 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 451 kg | 545 kg |
| Ball weight | 146 kg | 185 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2–5 |
| Travel length | — | — |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Crusader Caravans XCountry
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Diesel heateronly this one
- Washing machineonly this one
Crusader Caravans XCountry vs Lotus Caravans Trooper: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Crusader Caravans XCountry or the Lotus Caravans Trooper?
The Crusader Caravans XCountry is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,549 kg versus 2,950 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Crusader Caravans XCountry has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the Lotus Caravans Trooper 3,495 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Crusader Caravans XCountry or the Lotus Caravans Trooper?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper has the larger payload: 545 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 451 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 XCountry or the Lotus Caravans Trooper cheaper?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper has the lower starting price at $158,790, compared with $163,903 for the Crusader Caravans XCountry. 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 XCountry and Lotus Caravans Trooper sleep?
The Crusader Caravans XCountry sleeps 2 and the Lotus Caravans Trooper sleeps 2–5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.