Caravan · Mid-size
New Age Caravans Manta Ray (2026)
From $74,490
New Age's mainstream couples touring caravan, built in Melbourne. From MY25 the entire on-road range moved to full composite construction — fibreglass sandwich panels for walls and roof, plus a honeycomb composite floor — at the same price as the previous timber-frame variants. Five layouts from 15ft to 20ft. Sits in Australia's largest segment by volume: couples-oriented on-road vans for the Big Lap.
Layout variants
| Variant | From | Length | Tare | ATM | Ball | Berths | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR15E (15ft) | $74,490 | 6,790 mm | 1,900 kg | 2,500 kg | 110 kg | 2 berths | Island bed |
| MR16ER (16ft) | $76,490 | 7,085 mm | 1,950 kg | 2,700 kg | 150 kg | 2 berths | Island bed |
| MR18ER (18ft) | $79,490 | 7,710 mm | 2,300 kg | 3,000 kg | 178 kg | 2 berths | Island bed |
| MR19ER (19ft) — volume seller | $81,490 | 7,985 mm | 2,271 kg | 3,000 kg | 141 kg | 2 berths | Island bed |
| MR20ER (20ft) | $83,490 | 8,350 mm | 2,260 kg | 3,000 kg | 120 kg | 2 berths | Island bed |
What we like
- ✓ Full composite construction from MY25 — no timber to rot
- ✓ Sub-3-tonne ATM keeps the tow-vehicle pool wide (mid-size 4WDs and utes)
- ✓ Five variants across 15–20ft to match couples vs storage vs interior space
- ✓ Same sticker as the previous timber-frame MY24 despite the construction upgrade
What we don't
- ✕ On-road suspension only — gravel touring needs a different brand
- ✕ Entry-level off-grid spec (~200 W solar, AGM battery as standard)
- ✕ Dealer network thinner than Jayco's outside metro areas
- ✕ ATM headroom shrinks fast once you load water, gas and payload
Specifications
At a glance
- Body style
- Caravan
- Segment
- Mid-size
- Berths
- 2 berths
- Layout
- Front queen bed, ensuite to rear or side (variant-dependent), kitchen and dinette
- Bed configuration
- Island bed
- Ensuite
- Internal
- Off-road rating
- On-road
Dimensions
- Length (overall)
- 7,985 mm
- Length (body)
- 6,900 mm
- Width
- 2,400 mm
- Height
- 2,900 mm
Weights
- Tare
- 2,271 kg
- ATM (max legal)
- 3,000 kg
- Ball weight
- 141 kg
- Payload
- 729 kg
Construction
- Suspension
- Leaf
- Frame
- Composite
- Cladding
- Composite panel
Self-sufficiency
- House battery
- 100 Ah (AGM)
- Solar
- 200 W
- Air conditioner
- Yes
- Toilet
- Cassette
- Hot water
- Yes
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $74,490
- Built in
- Australia
- RVMAP accredited
- Yes
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Sale status
- on sale
Best for
- • Couples doing the Big Lap on blacktop and well-formed roads
- • First-time caravan buyers stepping up from a tent or camper trailer
- • Buyers towing with a dual-cab ute or mid-size 4WD wagon