Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O is lighter to tow, 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.
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback
- Lower starting price$79,490 vs $79,990
- Less weight on the towbar211 kg vs 220 kg
New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O
- Lighter to tow1,900 kg vs 2,759 kg
- More payload capacity1,100 kg vs 600 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 4
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Silverline Outback | New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $79,490 | $79,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,359 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,759 kg | 1,900 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 600 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Ball weight | 211 kg | 220 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2–5 |
| Travel length | 8.065 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
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningonly this one
- Island bedonly this one
- Washing machineonly this one
New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O?
The New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,900 kg versus 2,759 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has an ATM of 3,359 kg and the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O 3,000 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O?
The New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O has the larger payload: 1,100 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 600 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 New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has the lower starting price at $79,490, compared with $79,990 for the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O. 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 New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O sleep?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback sleeps 2–4 and the New Age Caravans Manta Ray S.O sleeps 2–5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.