Red Centre Caravans Kimberley vs Kimberley Plus
Both sit in the Red Centre Caravans full off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Kimberley is lighter to tow and carries more gear; the Kimberley Plus puts less weight on the towbar.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Kimberley
- Lighter to tow2,672 kg vs 2,776 kg
- More payload capacity828 kg vs 724 kg
Kimberley Plus
- Less weight on the towbar225 kg vs 229 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Kimberley | Kimberley Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $94,990 | $94,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,672 kg | 2,776 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 828 kg | 724 kg |
| Ball weight | 229 kg | 225 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | 95 L | 95 L |
| Solar | 400 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 240 Ah | 240 Ah |
| Battery type | AGM | Lithium |
| Fridge | 3-way | Compressor |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
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.
Kimberley
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Kimberley Plus
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Red Centre Caravans Kimberley vs Kimberley Plus: common questions
What is the difference between the Kimberley and the Kimberley Plus from Red Centre Caravans?
Both are full off-road vans in the same Red Centre Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Red Centre Caravans publishes, both are rated to the same 3,500 kg ATM, solar is 400 W against 600 W and payload works out at 828 kg and 724 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and where one publishes a number the other does not, we say so rather than fill the gap in. 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 to tow, the Kimberley or the Kimberley Plus?
The Kimberley is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,672 kg versus 2,776 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Kimberley has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Kimberley Plus 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Kimberley or the Kimberley Plus?
The Kimberley has the larger payload: 828 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 724 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
How many people can the Kimberley and Kimberley Plus sleep?
The Kimberley sleeps 2 and the Kimberley Plus sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.