Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs RP Caravans Family Extreme
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback costs less to buy and sleeps more people; the RP Caravans Family Extreme 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 $88,950
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
RP Caravans Family Extreme
- Lighter to tow2,616 kg vs 2,759 kg
- Less weight on the towbar186 kg vs 211 kg
- More payload capacity884 kg vs 600 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Silverline Outback | RP Caravans Family Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | RP Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $79,490 | $88,950 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,359 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,759 kg | 2,616 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 600 kg | 884 kg |
| Ball weight | 211 kg | 186 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2 |
| Bed length | Not published | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.065 m | 8.22 m |
| Travel height | Not published | 3.1 m |
| Width | Not published | 2.35 m |
| Fresh water | Not published | 190 L |
| Grey water | Not published | 100 L |
| Solar | 780 W | Not published |
| Battery | 420 Ah | Not published |
| Battery type | Lithium | Not published |
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
- Ensuite bathroom
- Washing machine
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Island bedverified here only
- Solar panelsverified here only
RP Caravans Family Extreme
- Ensuite bathroom
- Washing machine
- Bunk bedsverified here only
Jayco Australia Silverline Outback vs RP Caravans Family Extreme: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback or the RP Caravans Family Extreme?
The RP Caravans Family Extreme is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,616 kg versus 2,759 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has an ATM of 3,359 kg and the RP Caravans Family Extreme 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 RP Caravans Family Extreme?
The RP Caravans Family Extreme has the larger payload: 884 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 RP Caravans Family Extreme cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback has the lower starting price at $79,490, compared with $88,950 for the RP Caravans Family Extreme. 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 RP Caravans Family Extreme sleep?
The Jayco Australia Silverline Outback sleeps 2-4 and the RP Caravans Family Extreme sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.