Crusader Caravans XCountry vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose
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 New Age Caravans Desert Rose costs less to buy and carries more gear.
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 2,860 kg
- Less weight on the towbar146 kg vs 290 kg
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Lower starting price$124,990 vs $163,903
- More payload capacity640 kg vs 451 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Crusader Caravans XCountry | New Age Caravans Desert Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Crusader Caravans | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $163,903 | $124,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,549 kg | 2,860 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 451 kg | 640 kg |
| Ball weight | 146 kg | 290 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Travel length | — | 8.4 m |
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
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Crusader Caravans XCountry vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Crusader Caravans XCountry or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The Crusader Caravans XCountry is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,549 kg versus 2,860 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Crusader Caravans XCountry has an ATM of 3,000 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 XCountry or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the larger payload: 640 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 New Age Caravans Desert Rose cheaper?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the lower starting price at $124,990, 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 New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleep?
The Crusader Caravans XCountry sleeps 2 and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.