New Age Caravans Big Red vs OZ Classic
Both sit in the New Age Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Big Red costs less to buy, sleeps more people and carries more fresh water; the OZ Classic is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car and puts less weight on the towbar.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Big Red
- Lower starting price$112,740 vs $114,040
- Sleeps more people3 vs 2
- More fresh water on board330 L vs 220 L
OZ Classic
- Lighter empty (tare)2,580 kg vs 2,650 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)3,280 kg vs 3,350 kg
- Less weight on the towbar172 kg vs 180 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Big Red | OZ Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $112,740 | $114,040 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $7,700 over seven years | about $7,800 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,350 kg | 3,280 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,650 kg | 2,580 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 700 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 172 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-3 | 2 |
| Travel length | 8.1 m | 8.5 m |
| Travel height | 2.95 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 2.03 m | 2.03 m |
| Fresh water | 330 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 400 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 270 Ah | 270 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Fridge | Compressor | 3-Way |
| Construction | Sandwich panel | Sandwich panel |
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 $7,700 more on the Big Red and about $7,800 more on the OZ Classic.
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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.
Big Red
- Ensuite bathroom
OZ Classic
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panelsverified here only
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.
New Age Caravans Big Red vs OZ Classic: common questions
What is the difference between the Big Red and the OZ Classic from New Age Caravans?
Both are on-road vans in the same New Age Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs New Age Caravans publishes, the Big Red starts at $112,740 and the OZ Classic at $114,040, their ATMs are 3,350 kg and 3,280 kg, fresh water is 330 L against 220 L and solar is 400 W against 600 W. 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 Big Red or the OZ Classic?
Empty, the OZ Classic is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,580 kg versus 2,650 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Big Red has an ATM of 3,350 kg and the OZ Classic 3,280 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Is the Big Red or the OZ Classic cheaper?
The Big Red has the lower starting price at $112,740, compared with $114,040 for the OZ Classic. 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 Big Red and OZ Classic sleep?
The Big Red sleeps 2-3 and the OZ Classic sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.