Lotus Caravans Off Grid vs Trooper
Both sit in the Lotus Caravans full off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Off Grid costs less to buy and carries more gear; the Trooper is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, puts less weight on the towbar and sleeps more people.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Off Grid
- Lower starting price$164,650 vs $177,100
- More payload capacity885 kg vs 545 kg
Trooper
- Lighter empty (tare)2,950 kg vs 3,115 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)3,495 kg vs 4,000 kg
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 255 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Off Grid | Trooper |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $164,650 | $177,100 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $11,200 over seven years | about $12,100 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 4,000 kg | 3,495 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 3,115 kg | 2,950 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 885 kg | 545 kg |
| Ball weight | 255 kg | 185 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-5 |
| Travel height | 3.22 m | 3.22 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 1.946 m | 1.946 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 750 W | 1050 W |
| Battery | 400 Ah | 600 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | - | Aluminium |
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 $11,200 more on the Off Grid and about $12,100 more on the Trooper.
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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.
Off Grid
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Large water tanksverified here only
Trooper
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
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.
Lotus Caravans Off Grid vs Trooper: common questions
What is the difference between the Off Grid and the Trooper from Lotus Caravans?
Both are full off-road vans in the same Lotus Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Lotus Caravans publishes, the Off Grid starts at $164,650 and the Trooper at $177,100, their ATMs are 4,000 kg and 3,495 kg, solar is 750 W against 1,050 W and payload works out at 885 kg and 545 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and a gap stays a dash rather than a guess. Floorplan choice within each range changes the layout and the sleeping capacity, so confirm the exact build against the compliance plate before you commit.
Which is lighter, the Off Grid or the Trooper?
Empty, the Trooper is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,950 kg versus 3,115 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Off Grid has an ATM of 4,000 kg and the Trooper 3,495 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Off Grid or the Trooper?
The Off Grid has the larger payload: 885 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 545 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Off Grid or the Trooper cheaper?
The Off Grid has the lower starting price at $164,650, compared with $177,100 for the Trooper. 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 Off Grid and Trooper sleep?
The Off Grid sleeps 2 and the Trooper sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.