Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Lotus Caravans Trooper is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and sleeps more people; the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Lighter to tow2,950 kg vs 3,024 kg
- Lower starting price$158,790 vs $173,990
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 188 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- More payload capacity976 kg vs 545 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lotus Caravans Trooper | Nova Caravans Terra Sportz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $158,790 | $173,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,495 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,950 kg | 3,024 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 545 kg | 976 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 188 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–5 | 2 |
| Travel length | — | — |
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
Lotus Caravans Trooper
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Diesel heateronly this one
- Washing machineonly this one
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,950 kg versus 3,024 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Lotus Caravans Trooper has an ATM of 3,495 kg and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz 4,000 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz has the larger payload: 976 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 Lotus Caravans Trooper or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz cheaper?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper has the lower starting price at $158,790, compared with $173,990 for the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz. 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 and Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleep?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper sleeps 2–5 and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.