Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum vs Titanium Caravans TS1
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum costs less to buy and carries more fresh water; the Titanium Caravans TS1 is lighter to tow and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum
- Lower starting price$222,250 vs $223,995
- More fresh water on board285 L vs 245 L
Titanium Caravans TS1
- Lighter to tow3,400 kg vs 3,660 kg
- More payload capacity1,100 kg vs 835 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum | Titanium Caravans TS1 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans | Titanium Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $222,250 | $223,995 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 4,495 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 3,660 kg | 3,400 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 835 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Ball weight | 300 kg | Not published |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Axles | Not published | Tandem axle |
| Fresh water | 285 L | 245 L |
| Grey water | 50 L | 85 L |
| Solar | 1450 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 900 Ah | 400 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | Not published | 2600 W |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
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.
Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Diesel heaterverified here only
Titanium Caravans TS1
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Bunk bedsverified here only
Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum vs Titanium Caravans TS1: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum or the Titanium Caravans TS1?
The Titanium Caravans TS1 is lighter, with a tare weight of 3,400 kg versus 3,660 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum has an ATM of 4,495 kg and the Titanium Caravans TS1 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum or the Titanium Caravans TS1?
The Titanium Caravans TS1 has the larger payload: 1,100 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 835 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum or the Titanium Caravans TS1 cheaper?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum has the lower starting price at $222,250, compared with $223,995 for the Titanium Caravans TS1. 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 Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum and Titanium Caravans TS1 sleep?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper Platinum sleeps 2 and the Titanium Caravans TS1 sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.