Small caravans offer a winning combination of comfort, style and lightweight manoeuvrability – making them a great choice for couples, solo travellers or those towing with smaller vehicles.
If you’re in the market for a compact caravan, you can explore five of the best small caravans under 2,000kg available in Australia right now. Discover models with the features you need, whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or off-road adventures.
Adria Altea 402 PH Sport
Prices from: $60,990
The Adria Altea 402 PH Sport is a lightweight caravan designed for Australian conditions, making it a great choice for those who love to explore off the beaten path. Some of its key features include:
- Lightweight and towable: coming in at a tare weight of around 1,280kg and an ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) of 1,600kg, with a 4770mm body length and 2356mm width, the Altea 402 PH Sport is comfortably towable with a smaller vehicle.
- Sleeping for four: unlike the other models on this list, this compact caravan sleeps up to four people, making it a suitable choice for small families and friends as well as couples.
- Kitchen and amenities: despite its size, the Altea 402 PH Sport packs a punch when it comes to amenities. It features a 3-way fridge/freezer, a microwave and a 3-burner cooktop. The lightweight caravan also includes a combo shower and toilet with a fold-away basin for a compact bathroom solution.
- Technology and entertainment: it also comes equipped with a radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB points and a 19-inch LED TV with DVD player and built-in antenna, ensuring you can stay entertained during your camping adventures.
- Awning: the Altea 402 PH Sport features an 8-foot (2.6m x 2.0m) wind-out awning, which provides valuable shade and outdoor living space.
Century Trailers Venus11
Prices from: $29,500
The 2025 Venus11 from Century Trailers is another compact, lightweight caravan that can serve as an attractive option for adventurous couples. It’s a smaller and lighter option than the Altea 402 PH Sport, as well as being close to half the price – and the cheapest model on this list. The caravan also stands out with its sleek, modern design that gives the interior a clean and contemporary feel. Here are some of its key features:
- Compact and towable: with a body just 4,670mm long, a tare weight of 1,080kg and an ATM of 1,500kg, the Venus11 is an excellent choice for those with smaller tow vehicles or who prioritise manoeuvrability. The 2025 model has a brand-new chassis design featuring shock absorbers for improved stability.
- Sleeping for two: as a smaller caravan, the Venus11 offers comfortable sleeping arrangements for two adults with a convertible lounge/bed configuration. This versatile layout allows for a spacious lounging area during the day and cosy sleeping space at night.
- Kitchen and amenities: despite its compact size, the Venus11 has a fully functional kitchen, with the 2025 model featuring a new design with increased storage and a combo sink and induction hob, as well as a microwave oven and 72L fridge. The caravan also has a well-equipped ensuite with a multi-functional pull-out shower tap for convenience, and the option to add air-conditioning.
- Technology and entertainment: you can stay entertained on your trip with the Venus11's entertainment system, including an optional 24-inch television, a multimedia player with Bluetooth connectivity and a stereo system, with complimentary TV bracket and aerial installation.
- Lightweight awning: you can also expand your living space with the wind-out SolFlex awning, which comes as standard on all Venus11 models to provide valuable shade and shelter outdoors.
Crusader CRV Esperance
Prices from: $58,501
Crusader’s MY25 CRV Esperance is a compact caravan that offers premium design at an affordable price. Features include:
- Easy towing and manoeuvring: the Esperance is another comfortable option for those towing with a smaller vehicle, such as a medium-sized SUV. Its 1,481kg tare weight (2,200kg ATM) and compact size of under 6m ensures simpler manoeuvrability on campsites and through traffic.
- Sleeping for two: the Esperance offers comfortable sleeping arrangements for two adults with a queen-size bed that can be split into singles if needed. This provides flexibility whether you’re travelling with a partner or going solo.
- Kitchen and amenities: the well-equipped kitchen features a four-burner gas cooktop with a grill, a microwave, compressor fridge and full-height pantry. It also features a convenient ensuite with a shower, toilet and vanity basin, as well as air conditioning for comfort.
- Technology and entertainment: enjoy your downtime with a 24-inch smart TV, built-in TV antenna and reading lights.
- Outdoor living made easy: enjoy the outdoors with built-in creature comforts such as a 3m wind-out awning, picnic table and generous external storage – perfect for embracing alfresco living.
The Little Caravan Company X-Scape
Prices from: $39,000
The Little Caravan Company’s 13ft X-Scape is a popular choice for adventurers seeking a compact, off-road capable caravan that doesn't compromise on comfort. With both hard top and pop top variants available, it’s popular among couples or solo travellers who want to explore remote locations without the hassle of towing a behemoth. Some of its key features include:
- Compact and all-terrain ready: although it’s an outlier on this list at a comparatively hefty 2,800kg ATM for both models and over 6 metres long, the X-Scape can be easily towed by most SUVs and utes. This, combined with its independent off-road suspension, makes it adept at tackling rough roads and uneven terrain.
- Comfortable sleeping: the caravan offers a comfortable sleeping solution for two adults with a queen-size island bed located in a slide-out compartment at the rear. This innovative design maximises interior efficiency and provides a comfortable sleeping area.
- Kitchen and amenities: the X-Scape incorporates a functional kitchen equipped with a two-burner and sink combo unit, a 135L, two-door fridge/freezer (compressor) and ample storage space. It also boasts a compact but well-equipped ensuite featuring a shower, toilet and hand basin, with a hybrid gas/electric hot water system. When it comes to entertainment, the caravan features a 24-inch smart TV, as well as two interior and two exterior Bluetooth speakers.
- Off-grid capabilities: it caters to off-grid adventures by including two solar panels and dual 100AGM batteries, allowing you to generate and store your own electricity. Its status as a true hybrid small caravan makes it ideal for camping in remote locations where access to power outlets might be limited.
- Outdoor living: The X-Scape features an electric awning that provides valuable shade and expands your outdoor living space, as well as a toolbox with a sink and capabilities for outdoor cooking.
Information listed above is correct for the 2024 X-Scape Pop Top variant.
Silversun Caravans Pluto
Prices from: $44,990
The final small caravan on our list is the Pluto from Silversun Caravans. It's small, but that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on attractive features:
- Super lightweight: weighing in at a mere 990kg tare and with an ATM starting at just 1300kg, the Pluto is one of the lightest caravans on the market. It’s also only 5,100mm long, making it an excellent choice for those with small or micro tow vehicles.
- Sleeping options: the Pluto offers the choice of three layouts: a permanent double bed, a dinette that converts into a double bed, or a permanent single bed with an innerspring mattress and a dinette.
- Kitchen and amenities: the caravan features a compact yet functional kitchen equipped with a two-burner cooktop, stainless steel sink, 80L fridge/freezer (compressor), microwave and generous pantry. It also comes with a separate shower and electric flushing cassette toilet, alongside a TV package with antenna, TV and DVD player.
- Durable fibreglass construction: despite its lightweight design, the Pluto boasts a durable fibreglass composite body with insulation. This offers good thermal performance and ensures the caravan can withstand Australian conditions.
- Off-grid capabilities: like the X-Scape, it’s a small caravan with hybrid elements, with a 200W roof-mounted solar panel with a 30A MPPT solar regulator, as well as a 120AGM deep cycle battery with a charger.
How much will these models cost you?
The cost of a caravan isn’t just the sticker price – it’s also what you’ll repay over time once you add finance into the equation. With Savvy, caravan finance rates can start from 5.99% p.a. To give you an idea of how much this could impact the overall cost of your loan, let's look at the cheapest small caravan on our list, the Venus11 at $29,500. With a five-year loan term, you'd be looking at repayments of $570 a month and around $4,700 in interest on top of the purchase price.
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