Kokoda Caravans XC Range vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Kokoda Caravans XC Range is lighter to tow, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the New Age Caravans Desert Rose costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Kokoda Caravans XC Range
- Lighter to tow2,200 kg vs 2,860 kg
- Less weight on the towbar200 kg vs 290 kg
- More payload capacity800 kg vs 640 kg
- Sleeps more people6 vs 2
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Lower starting price$124,990 vs $129,000
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Kokoda Caravans XC Range | New Age Caravans Desert Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kokoda Caravans | New Age Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $129,000 | $124,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,200 kg | 2,860 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 800 kg | 640 kg |
| Ball weight | 200 kg | 290 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–6 | 2 |
| Travel length | — | 8.4 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
Kokoda Caravans XC Range
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Kokoda Caravans XC Range vs New Age Caravans Desert Rose: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Kokoda Caravans XC Range or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The Kokoda Caravans XC Range is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,200 kg versus 2,860 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Kokoda Caravans XC Range has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Kokoda Caravans XC Range or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose?
The Kokoda Caravans XC Range has the larger payload: 800 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 640 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Kokoda Caravans XC Range or the New Age Caravans Desert Rose cheaper?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the lower starting price at $124,990, compared with $129,000 for the Kokoda Caravans XC Range. 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 Kokoda Caravans XC Range and New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleep?
The Kokoda Caravans XC Range sleeps 2–6 and the New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.