RP Caravans Camper vs Family Cruzer
Both sit in the RP Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Camper is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the Family Cruzer costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Camper
- Lighter empty (tare)2,450 kg vs 2,600 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)3,200 kg vs 3,300 kg
- Less weight on the towbar152 kg vs 192 kg
- More payload capacity750 kg vs 700 kg
Family Cruzer
- Lower starting price$76,900 vs $76,950
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Camper | Family Cruzer |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $76,950 | $76,900 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $5,200 over seven years | about $5,200 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,200 kg | 3,300 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,450 kg | 2,600 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 750 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 152 kg | 192 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.22 m | 8.85 m |
| Travel height | 3.1 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 2.35 m | 2.35 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | 95 L |
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 $5,200 more on the Camper and about $5,200 more on the Family Cruzer.
Different lenders will offer you different rates.
Jade's loan specialists compare offers from major banks and other lenders, and negotiate on your behalf.
A free two-minute finance quote from Jade tells you what your loan would cost on either van.
Get a free finance quote from JadeAsking commits you to nothing. You can say no thanks at any point. Jade runs no credit check to give you the quote.
Jade arranges the loan. The dealer sells you the van.
Jade Finance pays us a commission if you finance through them. About Jade
Example figures: 20% deposit, seven years, change them in the calculator.
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.
Camper
- Ensuite bathroom
- Washing machineverified here only
Family Cruzer
- Ensuite bathroom
- Bunk bedsverified 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.
RP Caravans Camper vs Family Cruzer: common questions
What is the difference between the Camper and the Family Cruzer from RP Caravans?
Both are on-road vans in the same RP Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs RP Caravans publishes, the Family Cruzer starts at $76,900 and the Camper at $76,950, their ATMs are 3,200 kg and 3,300 kg and payload works out at 750 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 Camper or the Family Cruzer?
Empty, the Camper is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,450 kg versus 2,600 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Camper has an ATM of 3,200 kg and the Family Cruzer 3,300 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Camper or the Family Cruzer?
The Camper has the larger payload: 750 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 700 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Camper or the Family Cruzer cheaper?
The Family Cruzer has the lower starting price at $76,900, compared with $76,950 for the Camper. 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 Camper and Family Cruzer sleep?
The Camper sleeps 2 and the Family Cruzer sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.