New Age Caravans Desert Rose vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the New Age Caravans Desert Rose is lighter to tow and costs less to buy; the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Lighter to tow2,860 kg vs 3,024 kg
- Lower starting price$124,990 vs $173,990
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Less weight on the towbar188 kg vs 290 kg
- More payload capacity976 kg vs 640 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | New Age Caravans Desert Rose | Nova Caravans Terra Sportz |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | New Age Caravans | Nova Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $124,990 | $173,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 4,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,860 kg | 3,024 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 640 kg | 976 kg |
| Ball weight | 290 kg | 188 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Travel length | 8.4 m | — |
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
New Age Caravans Desert Rose
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Nova Caravans Terra Sportz
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyonly this one
New Age Caravans Desert Rose vs Nova Caravans Terra Sportz: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the New Age Caravans Desert Rose or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,860 kg versus 3,024 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the New Age Caravans Desert Rose has an ATM of 3,500 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 New Age Caravans Desert Rose or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz?
The Nova Caravans Terra Sportz has the larger payload: 976 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 640 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the New Age Caravans Desert Rose or the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz cheaper?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose has the lower starting price at $124,990, 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 New Age Caravans Desert Rose and Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleep?
The New Age Caravans Desert Rose sleeps 2 and the Nova Caravans Terra Sportz sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.