Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Lotus Caravans Trooper is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate 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 3,400 kg
- Lower starting price$158,790 vs $180,000
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 280 kg
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- More payload capacity1,100 kg vs 545 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Lotus Caravans Trooper | Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans | Royal Flair Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $158,790 | $180,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,495 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,950 kg | 3,400 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 545 kg | 1,100 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 280 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–5 | 2–5 |
| 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
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsonly this one
Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,950 kg versus 3,400 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Lotus Caravans Trooper has an ATM of 3,495 kg and the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Lotus Caravans Trooper or the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate?
The Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate has the larger payload: 1,100 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 Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate cheaper?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper has the lower starting price at $158,790, compared with $180,000 for the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate. 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 Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate sleep?
The Lotus Caravans Trooper sleeps 2–5 and the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate sleeps 2–5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.