Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Yarra
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 Yarra 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.
The Family Getaway
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 210 kg
Yarra
- Lighter to tow2,130 kg vs 2,280 kg
- Lower starting price$72,990 vs $76,990
- More payload capacity670 kg vs 620 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | The Family Getaway | Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $76,990 | $72,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 620 kg | 670 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 210 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.86 m | 5.94 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
Yarra
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machineverified here only
Silver Valley Caravans The Family Getaway vs Yarra: common questions
What is the difference between the The Family Getaway and the Yarra 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 Yarra starts at $72,990 and the The Family Getaway at $76,990, their ATMs are 2,900 kg and 2,800 kg and payload works out at 620 kg and 670 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 Yarra?
The Yarra is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,130 kg versus 2,280 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the The Family Getaway has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Yarra 2,800 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the The Family Getaway or the Yarra?
The Yarra has the larger payload: 670 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 Yarra cheaper?
The Yarra has the lower starting price at $72,990, compared with $76,990 for the The Family Getaway. 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 Yarra sleep?
The The Family Getaway sleeps 2 and the Yarra sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.