Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Hunter
Both sit in the Silver Valley Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the The Family Getaway costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Hunter 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
- Lower starting price$76,990 vs $78,990
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 220 kg
Hunter
- Lighter to tow2,050 kg vs 2,280 kg
- More payload capacity850 kg vs 620 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | The Family Getaway | Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $76,990 | $78,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,900 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 620 kg | 850 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 220 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.86 m | 5.64 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
Hunter
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machineverified here only
Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Hunter: common questions
What is the difference between the The Family Getaway and the Hunter 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, the The Family Getaway starts at $76,990 and the Hunter at $78,990, both are rated to the same 2,900 kg ATM and payload works out at 620 kg and 850 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 Hunter?
The Hunter is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,050 kg versus 2,280 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the The Family Getaway has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Hunter 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 Hunter?
The Hunter has the larger payload: 850 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.
Is the The Family Getaway or the Hunter cheaper?
The The Family Getaway has the lower starting price at $76,990, compared with $78,990 for the Hunter. 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 The Family Getaway and Hunter sleep?
The The Family Getaway sleeps 2 and the Hunter sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.