Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V vs Supreme Caravans Spirit
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and sleeps more people; the Supreme Caravans Spirit puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- Lighter to tow2,593 kg vs 2,797 kg
- Lower starting price$103,285 vs $103,990
- Sleeps more people6 vs 3
Supreme Caravans Spirit
- Less weight on the towbar186 kg vs 228 kg
- More payload capacity650 kg vs 628 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V | Supreme Caravans Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | Supreme Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $103,285 | $103,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,221 kg | 3,447 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,593 kg | 2,797 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 628 kg | 650 kg |
| Ball weight | 228 kg | 186 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–6 | 2–3 |
| 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
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsonly this one
- Off-grid readyonly this one
Supreme Caravans Spirit
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Slide-outonly this one
Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V vs Supreme Caravans Spirit: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V or the Supreme Caravans Spirit?
The Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,593 kg versus 2,797 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V has an ATM of 3,221 kg and the Supreme Caravans Spirit 3,447 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V or the Supreme Caravans Spirit?
The Supreme Caravans Spirit has the larger payload: 650 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 628 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V or the Supreme Caravans Spirit cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V has the lower starting price at $103,285, compared with $103,990 for the Supreme Caravans Spirit. 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 Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V and Supreme Caravans Spirit sleep?
The Jayco Australia Adventurer 48V sleeps 2–6 and the Supreme Caravans Spirit sleeps 2–3. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.