Jayco Australia Starcraft vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic
Both are on-road caravans. On the numbers, the Jayco Australia Starcraft is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and sleeps more people; the New Age Caravans OZ Classic carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Jayco Australia Starcraft
- Lighter to tow2,011 kg vs 2,580 kg
- Lower starting price$93,700 vs $114,040
- Less weight on the towbar160 kg vs 172 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 3
New Age Caravans OZ Classic
- More payload capacity887 kg vs 600 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Jayco Australia Starcraft | New Age Caravans OZ Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Jayco Australia | New Age Caravans |
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $93,700 | $114,040 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,611 kg | 3,467 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,011 kg | 2,580 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 600 kg | 887 kg |
| Ball weight | 160 kg | 172 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–5 | 2–3 |
| Travel length | 7.163 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 Starcraft
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningonly this one
- Island bedonly this one
New Age Caravans OZ Classic
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Jayco Australia Starcraft vs New Age Caravans OZ Classic: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Jayco Australia Starcraft or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,011 kg versus 2,580 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Jayco Australia Starcraft has an ATM of 2,611 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 Starcraft 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 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 Starcraft or the New Age Caravans OZ Classic cheaper?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft has the lower starting price at $93,700, 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 Starcraft and New Age Caravans OZ Classic sleep?
The Jayco Australia Starcraft sleeps 2–5 and the New Age Caravans OZ Classic sleeps 2–3. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.