Silver Valley Caravans Indigo vs Yarra
Both sit in the Silver Valley Caravans on-road line-up. On the numbers, the Indigo is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Yarra carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Indigo
- Lighter to tow2,050 kg vs 2,130 kg
- Lower starting price$69,990 vs $72,990
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 210 kg
Yarra
- More payload capacity670 kg vs 450 kg
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Indigo | Yarra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Road | On-Road |
| Price from | $69,990 | $72,990 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,500 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,050 kg | 2,130 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 450 kg | 670 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 210 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 5.64 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.
Indigo
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Yarra
- Air conditioning
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Silver Valley Caravans Indigo vs Yarra: common questions
What is the difference between the Indigo 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 Indigo starts at $69,990 and the Yarra at $72,990, their ATMs are 2,500 kg and 2,800 kg and payload works out at 450 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 Indigo or the Yarra?
The Indigo is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,050 kg versus 2,130 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Indigo has an ATM of 2,500 kg and the Yarra 2,800 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Indigo or the Yarra?
The Yarra has the larger payload: 670 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 Indigo or the Yarra cheaper?
The Indigo has the lower starting price at $69,990, compared with $72,990 for the Yarra. 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 Indigo and Yarra sleep?
The Indigo sleeps 2 and the Yarra sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.