Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate vs Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
Both are full off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate puts less weight on the towbar; the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- Less weight on the towbar280 kg vs 370 kg
Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
- Lighter to tow3,311 kg vs 3,400 kg
- Lower starting price$169,990 vs $180,000
- More payload capacity1,189 kg vs 1,100 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate | Supreme Caravans Base Camp X |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Royal Flair Caravans | Supreme Caravans |
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $180,000 | $169,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 4,500 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 3,400 kg | 3,311 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 1,100 kg | 1,189 kg |
| Ball weight | 280 kg | 370 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
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
Supreme Caravans Base Camp X
- Bunk beds
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate vs Supreme Caravans Base Camp X: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate or the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X?
The Supreme Caravans Base Camp X is lighter, with a tare weight of 3,311 kg versus 3,400 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate has an ATM of 4,500 kg and the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate or the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X?
The Supreme Caravans Base Camp X has the larger payload: 1,189 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 1,100 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate or the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X cheaper?
The Supreme Caravans Base Camp X has the lower starting price at $169,990, 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 Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate and Supreme Caravans Base Camp X sleep?
The Royal Flair Caravans Aussie Mate sleeps 2–5 and the Supreme Caravans Base Camp X sleeps 2–5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.