Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback costs less to buy and sleeps more people; the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus is lighter to tow, 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 Silverline Outback
- Lower starting price$79,490 vs $84,990
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus
- Lighter to tow2,536 kg vs 2,759 kg
- Less weight on the towbar208 kg vs 211 kg
- More payload capacity964 kg vs 600 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Silverline Outback | Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | Red Centre Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $79,490 | $84,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,359 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,759 kg | 2,536 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 600 kg | 964 kg |
| Ball weight | 211 kg | 208 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| 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
Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus?
The Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,536 kg versus 2,759 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has an ATM of 3,359 kg and the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus?
The Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus has the larger payload: 964 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 Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has the lower starting price at $79,490, compared with $84,990 for the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus. 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 Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus sleep?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback sleeps 2–4 and the Red Centre Caravans Newell Plus sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.