JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme vs RP Caravans Family Extreme
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and carries more fresh water; the RP Caravans Family Extreme 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.
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Lighter to tow2,385 kg vs 2,616 kg
- Lower starting price$78,490 vs $88,950
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 190 L
RP Caravans Family Extreme
- Less weight on the towbar186 kg vs 225 kg
- More payload capacity884 kg vs 415 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme | RP Caravans Family Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JB Caravans | RP Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $78,490 | $88,950 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,800 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,385 kg | 2,616 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 415 kg | 884 kg |
| Ball weight | 225 kg | 186 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7.77 m | 8.22 m |
| Travel height | Not published | 3.1 m |
| Width | 2.48 m | 2.35 m |
| Internal height | 1.98 m | Not published |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | 95 L | 100 L |
| Solar | 600 W | Not published |
| Battery | 333 Ah | Not published |
| Battery type | Lithium | Not published |
| Inverter | 3600 W | 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.
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Solar panelsverified here only
RP Caravans Family Extreme
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme vs RP Caravans Family Extreme: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme or the RP Caravans Family Extreme?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,385 kg versus 2,616 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme has an ATM of 2,800 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 JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme or the RP Caravans Family Extreme?
The RP Caravans Family Extreme has the larger payload: 884 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 415 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme or the RP Caravans Family Extreme cheaper?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme has the lower starting price at $78,490, 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 JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme and RP Caravans Family Extreme sleep?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme sleeps 2 and the RP Caravans Family Extreme sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.