Silver Valley Caravans Hepburn vs Indigo
Both sit in the Silver Valley Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Hepburn carries more gear; the Indigo is lighter to tow and costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Hepburn
- More payload capacity700 kg vs 450 kg
Indigo
- Lighter to tow2,050 kg vs 2,200 kg
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $76,990
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Hepburn | Indigo |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $76,990 | $69,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,200 kg | 2,050 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 700 kg | 450 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 190 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.2 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.
Hepburn
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Indigo
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Silver Valley Caravans Hepburn vs Indigo: common questions
What is the difference between the Hepburn and the Indigo 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 Indigo starts at $69,990 and the Hepburn at $76,990, their ATMs are 2,900 kg and 2,500 kg and payload works out at 700 kg and 450 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 Hepburn or the Indigo?
The Indigo is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,050 kg versus 2,200 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Hepburn has an ATM of 2,900 kg and the Indigo 2,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Hepburn or the Indigo?
The Hepburn has the larger payload: 700 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 450 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Hepburn or the Indigo cheaper?
The Indigo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $76,990 for the Hepburn. 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 Hepburn and Indigo sleep?
The Hepburn sleeps 2 and the Indigo sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.