Olympic Caravans Javelin X8/X10 vs Pursuit
Both sit in the Olympic Caravans full off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Javelin X8/X10 is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car and costs less to buy; the Pursuit carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Javelin X8/X10
- Lighter empty (tare)2,435 kg vs 2,635 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,995 kg vs 3,335 kg
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $79,990
Pursuit
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 560 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Javelin X8/X10 | Pursuit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $79,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $4,800 over seven years | about $5,500 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,995 kg | 3,335 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,435 kg | 2,635 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 560 kg | 700 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Solar | 340 W | 340 W |
| Battery | 300 Ah | 300 Ah |
| Fridge | Compressor | - |
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 $4,800 more on the Javelin X8/X10 and about $5,500 more on the Pursuit.
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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.
Javelin X8/X10
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Pursuit
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
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Olympic Caravans Javelin X8/X10 vs Pursuit: common questions
What is the difference between the Javelin X8/X10 and the Pursuit from Olympic Caravans?
Both are full off-road vans in the same Olympic Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Olympic Caravans publishes, the Javelin X8/X10 starts at $69,990 and the Pursuit at $79,990, their ATMs are 2,995 kg and 3,335 kg and payload works out at 560 kg and 700 kg. 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 Javelin X8/X10 or the Pursuit?
Empty, the Javelin X8/X10 is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,435 kg versus 2,635 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Javelin X8/X10 has an ATM of 2,995 kg and the Pursuit 3,335 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Javelin X8/X10 or the Pursuit?
The Pursuit has the larger payload: 700 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 560 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Javelin X8/X10 or the Pursuit cheaper?
The Javelin X8/X10 has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $79,990 for the Pursuit. 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 Javelin X8/X10 and Pursuit sleep?
The Javelin X8/X10 sleeps 2-4 and the Pursuit sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.