Jayco Australia Silverline vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline costs less to buy and sleeps more people; the New Age Caravans OZ Classic 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
- Lower starting price$104,900 vs $114,040
- Sleeps more people6 vs 3
New Age Caravans OZ Classic
- Lighter to tow2,580 kg vs 2,606 kg
- Less weight on the towbar172 kg vs 204 kg
- More payload capacity887 kg vs 608 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Silverline | New Age Caravans OZ Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | New Age Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $104,900 | $114,040 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,214 kg | 3,467 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,606 kg | 2,580 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 608 kg | 887 kg |
| Ball weight | 204 kg | 172 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-6 | 2-3 |
| Fresh water | 190 L | Not published |
| Solar | 780 W | Not published |
| Battery | 420 Ah | 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
- Ensuite bathroom
- Slide-outverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
New Age Caravans OZ Classic
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panelsverified here only
Jayco Australia Silverline vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Silverline or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic?
The New Age Caravans OZ Classic is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,580 kg versus 2,606 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Silverline has an ATM of 3,214 kg and the New Age Caravans OZ Classic 3,467 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Jayco Australia Silverline or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic?
The New Age Caravans OZ Classic has the larger payload: 887 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 608 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 or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Silverline has the lower starting price at $104,900, compared with $114,040 for the New Age Caravans OZ Classic. 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 and New Age Caravans OZ Classic sleep?
The Jayco Australia Silverline sleeps 2-6 and the New Age Caravans OZ Classic sleeps 2-3. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.