Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter to tow and costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback
- Less weight on the towbar211 kg vs 225 kg
- More payload capacity600 kg vs 415 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Lighter to tow2,385 kg vs 2,759 kg
- Lower starting price$78,490 vs $79,490
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Silverline Outback | JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | JB Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $79,490 | $78,490 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,359 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,759 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 600 kg | 415 kg |
| Ball weight | 211 kg | 225 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2 |
| Bed length | Not published | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.065 m | 7.77 m |
| Width | Not published | 2.48 m |
| Internal height | Not published | 1.98 m |
| Fresh water | Not published | 220 L |
| Grey water | Not published | 95 L |
| Solar | 780 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 420 Ah | 333 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | Not published | 3600 W |
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.
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Island bedverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,385 kg versus 2,759 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has an ATM of 3,359 kg and the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme 2,800 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has the larger payload: 600 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 415 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 Silverline Outback or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme cheaper?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme has the lower starting price at $78,490, compared with $79,490 for the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback. 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 Silverline Outback and JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme sleep?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback sleeps 2-4 and the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.