How Much Does a Caravan Weigh? (Comparison Tables) |

May 4, 2025

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One of the biggest factors to consider when buying a caravan is its weight. It’s like the age-old scenario of the chicken and the egg.

On one hand, you can choose a caravan that your car can legally tow. Or, you could come at it from the other angle and choose your desired caravan first, then sort out which vehicle would best suit the job.

Either way, you will keep coming up against the same question (many times!) throughout your research – how much does a caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a caravan is 2,370kg, which is the empty, unloaded weight (empty water tanks and before any accessories are added). The average ATM (fully loaded weight) of a caravan is 2,942kg. When it comes to the allowable payload (the amount of “stuff” you can add), expect an average of 571kg.

There are many variations with how much a caravan weighs, which largely depend on the length of the caravan, the number of beds, the inclusion of an ensuite, plus other modifications and options.

From there, you will then need to look at how much caravans weigh when they are fully loaded, as that’s what you will actually be towing.

In this article, I will cover the widely used caravan weight terms, so that you know what the heck Tare, ATM and Payload even mean. Then we can go on to have a look at average caravan weights, using a cross-section of 47 models for comparison purposes.

For additional models, here’s a full Australian list of Lightweight Caravans Under 1200kg, plus the entire Jayco range of weights and lengths.

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Caravan Weight Terms

*Caravan VIN Plates are usually found just inside the door of the van.*

While considering how much a caravan weighs, there are a few important caravan weight terms that you will need to get familiar with as you’re researching. These include Caravan Tare Weight, Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) and Payload (or ‘loading weight’).

Caravan Tare Weight

The tare weight of the caravan is exactly what it weighs as it comes out of the factory (stated by manufacturer) and will be stamped onto the caravan VIN plate.

Caravan Tare Weight includes any accessories fitted at the time of the build, but with empty water tanks, empty gas cylinders, and no luggage, etc. This is the weight of the caravan as you’d be driving it out of the dealership.

CARAVAN TARE WEIGHT = Weight of Empty Caravan + Only Factory-fitted Accessories

Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM)

The Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) is the maximum weight that the caravan is allowed to be (set by the manufacturer).

In other words, the ATM is the maximum allowable weight of the caravan when fully loaded and unhitched from the vehicle. This weight includes all accessories, luggage, food, full water tanks, gas bottles, tool boxes, bikes, etc.

ATM = Maximum Allowable Weight of Caravan

Payload (‘Loading Weight’)

Payload, which is sometimes called ‘loading weight,’ is the combined weight of all items that you add to your caravan. This is anything above the Tare Weight, without exceeding the ATM.

To work out your payload, you simply subtract the Tare Weight from the ATM. The number you’re left with is how much “stuff” you can add to the caravan.

This will include any modifications you make to the van (extra solar, tool boxes, bike racks, water tanks etc.), plus your food, water, luggage, hoses, BBQ, and so on.

Payload Examples:

Food
Clothing
Water
Full gas cylinders
Kitchen & bathroom stuff
Hoses, ropes, pegs, privacy screens
BBQ
Outdoor furniture
Upgrades (extra solar, water tanks, tool box, jerry cans & holders etc.)

PAYLOAD = Available Carrying Capacity

When you’re ready to work out your own caravan weights, head on over to the Step-by-step Instructions for Weighing a Caravan.

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How Much Does a Caravan Weigh?

Here I’ve compared the weights between 47 different caravan models so that we can come up with some averages across the various body length categories.

These averages are based on the caravan weight tables below.

AVERAGE CARAVAN WEIGHTS:

Average Caravan TARE WEIGHT – 2,370 kg
Average Caravan PAYLOAD – 571 kg
Average Caravan ATM – 2,942 kg

Average Caravan Weight Tables

Key Caravan Weight Terms

BODY LENGTH – length of external caravan body, excluding draw bar & rear bar (e.g. 19 ft caravan = 19 ft body)
TARE – empty caravan before adding additional accessories, luggage, water, etc.
PAYLOAD – the amount of “stuff” you can add to the caravan
ATM – maximum weight the caravan can weigh, fully loaded

16 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Concept RS Off Road	2	2,340	400	2,740
Jayco Journey	2	1,763	375	2,138
Millard Toura	2	2,000	500	2,500
Roadstar Little Rippa	2	2,060	500	2,560
Royal Flair Razor XT	2	2,170	235	2,405
Willow RV Conifer 520	2	1,930	570	2,500

17 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Franklin Razor 175	2	2,100	310	2,410
Kokoda Cobber 2	2	2,100	700	2,800
Malibu Thunder	2	2,130	570	2,700
Millard MFLOW	2	2,100	400	2,500
Roadstar GT Classic	2	1,860	400	2,260
Royal Flair Razor XT	4	2,231	500	2,731

18 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Blue Sky Tundra	2	2,233	467	2,700
Canyon Viking	2	2,150	700	2,850
Concept RS Off Road 187	2	2,810	520	3,330
Jayco Journey	2	1,961	600	2,561
Kokoda Digger 2	2	2,320	480	2,800
Roadstar GT Classic	3	2,020	450	2,470

19 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Concept RS Off Road	2	2,810	580	3,390
Franklin Core 196	4	2,120	500	2,620
Jayco Starcraft	2	2,000	600	2,600
Kokoda Platoon 2	2	2,600	700	3,300
Malibu Raider	2	2,200	500	2,700
Roadstar GT Classic	2	2,020	450	2,470

20 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Blue Sky Tundra XL	2	2,557	743	3,300
Canyon Valley	2	2,550	800	3,350
Concept RS Off Road 206	2	2,940	530	3,470
Franklin Razor 200	2	2,230	500	2,730
Malibu California	2	2,120	780	2,900
Roadstar Voyager	4	2,500	500	3,000

21 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Blue Sky Seaview	2	2,201	699	2,900
Canyon Classic	5	2,450	900	3,350
Franklin G4 210	2	2,490	400	2,890
Jayco Journey	2	2,333	600	2,933
Kokoda Force 7	5	2,840	660	3,500
Millard MFLOW	2	2,650	850	3,500

22 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Billabong Wanderer 22’6	5	2,750	450	3,200
Franklin Club CX22	2	2,730	500	3,230
Jayco All Terrain	4	2,605	600	3,205
Kokoda Force 8	5	2,850	650	3,500
Millard MFLOW	4	2,570	930	3,500
Windsor Genesis 220MD	5	2,275	675	2,950

23 – 24 ft MODELS	BERTH	TARE (kg)	PAYLOAD (kg)	ATM (kg)
Blue Sky Tuscany	2	2,337	563	2,900
Canyon Summit	2	2,750	750	3,500
Jayco Silverline	2	2,673	600	3,273
Roadstar Daintree	2	2,950	550	3,500
Royal Flair Family Flair	4	3,037	600	3,637

Average Caravan Weights

How much does a 16 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 16ft caravan is 2,044 kg, while the average ATM of a 16ft caravan is 2,474 kg.

How much does a 17 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 17ft caravan is 2,087 kg, while the average ATM of a 17ft caravan is 2,567 kg.

How much does an 18 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of an 18ft caravan is 2,249 kg, while the average ATM of an 18ft caravan is 2,785 kg.

How much does a 19 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 19ft caravan is 2,292 kg, while the average ATM of a 19ft caravan is 2,847 kg.

How much does a 20 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 20ft caravan is 2,483 kg, while the average ATM of a 20ft caravan is 3,125 kg.

How much does a 21 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 21ft caravan is 2,494 kg, while the average ATM of a 21ft caravan is 3,179 kg.

How much does a 22 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 22ft caravan is 2,630 kg, while the average ATM of a 22ft caravan is 3,264 kg.

How much does a 23 – 24 ft caravan weigh?

The average Tare Weight of a 23ft – 24ft caravan is 2,749 kg, while the average ATM of a 23 – 24ft caravan is 3,362 kg.

For a full list of caravan weights, get the Australian RV Directory! ↓

Can Your Car Tow the Caravan?

When it comes to working out your complete towing weights, there are a few more terms and calculations that you will need to go through.

More Towing Weight Terms:

Vehicle Tare Weight = Weight of Vehicle + Oil & Fluids + 10L Fuel
Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) = Maximum Allowable Weight of Vehicle
Gross Combination Mass (GCM) = Maximum Allowable Weight of Car + Caravan
Tow Ball Weight (TBW) = Approx. 10% of ATM
Gross Trailer Mass (GTM) = ATM – TBW
Towing Capacity = Maximum Allowable Weight the Vehicle Can Tow

While this all sounds extremely confusing, once you start to wrap your head around it, things will get easier (trust me, I was mind-boggled in the beginning as well!).

Head on over to the Towing Weights Explained in Simple Terms post for the step-by-step process with pictures to help. As for working out your van lengths, check out these 6 ways to measure caravan lengths.