Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Hepburn
Both sit in the Silver Valley Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the The Family Getaway puts less weight on the towbar; the Hepburn is lighter to tow and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
The Family Getaway
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 190 kg
Hepburn
- Lighter to tow2,200 kg vs 2,280 kg
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 620 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | The Family Getaway | Hepburn |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $76,990 | $76,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,900 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 620 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 190 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.86 m | 6.2 m |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 190 L |
| Solar | 150 W | 150 W |
| Battery | 100 Ah | 100 Ah |
| Fridge | 3-way | 3-way |
| Construction | Aluminium | Aluminium |
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.
The Family Getaway
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Hepburn
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machineverified here only
Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Hepburn: common questions
What is the difference between the The Family Getaway and the Hepburn from Silver Valley Caravans?
Both are on-road vans in the same Silver Valley Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Silver Valley Caravans publishes, both are rated to the same 2,900 kg ATM and payload works out at 620 kg and 700 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 The Family Getaway or the Hepburn?
The Hepburn is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,200 kg versus 2,280 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the The Family Getaway has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Hepburn 2,900 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the The Family Getaway or the Hepburn?
The Hepburn has the larger payload: 700 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 620 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 The Family Getaway and Hepburn sleep?
The The Family Getaway sleeps 2 and the Hepburn sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.