Jayco Australia Silverline vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Silverline has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy and sleeps more people; the New Age Caravans OZ Classic is lighter empty, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Jayco Australia Silverline
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)3,214 kg vs 3,280 kg
- Lower starting price$104,900 vs $114,040
- Sleeps more people6 vs 2
New Age Caravans OZ Classic
- Lighter empty (tare)2,580 kg vs 2,606 kg
- Less weight on the towbar172 kg vs 204 kg
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 608 kg
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 190 L
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 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $7,200 over seven years | about $7,800 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,214 kg | 3,280 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,606 kg | 2,580 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 608 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 204 kg | 172 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-6 | 2 |
| Travel length | 8.425 m | 8.5 m |
| Travel height | - | 3.1 m |
| Width | - | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 1.96 m | 2.03 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | - | 110 L |
| Solar | 780 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 420 Ah | 270 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fridge | Compressor | 3-Way |
| Construction | Fibreglass | Sandwich panel |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row.A dash means that figure isn't shown, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Two people buy the same van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $7,200 more on the Jayco Australia Silverline and about $7,800 more on the New Age Caravans OZ Classic.
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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
Not sure either fits your car?
Check whether your vehicle can legally tow either van - ball weight, GCM and payload headroom - or take the 2-minute quiz to shortlist by how you camp.
Jayco Australia Silverline vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic: common questions
Which is lighter, the Jayco Australia Silverline or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic?
Empty, the New Age Caravans OZ Classic is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,580 kg versus 2,606 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Jayco Australia Silverline has an ATM of 3,214 kg and the New Age Caravans OZ Classic 3,280 kg - check that 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: 700 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 published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.
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. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.