Avan vs Lotus Caravans:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Lotus Caravans had more branded searches than Avan among caravan brands in Australia. Lotus Caravans had about 5,400 branded searches, while Avan had 4,300. Lotus Caravans made up 11.1% of all caravan brand searches we track, and Avan accounted for 8.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about caravan brands, Lotus Caravans appeared in four of the five answers and Avan in none.
Who do people search for more?
Lotus Caravans, about 26% more searches than Avan
Who does AI mention more?
Lotus Caravans, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Avan in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Lotus Caravans, the only one of the two named
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Top caravan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lotus Caravans was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Avan did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jayco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Lotus Caravans4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crusader Caravans3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
New Age Caravans3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JB Caravans1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Supreme Caravans1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Avan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zone RV0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about caravan brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best caravan brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which off road caravan brand is most reliable in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best value caravan brands in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“off road caravans”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best caravan brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is Avan or Lotus Caravans more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Avan and Lotus Caravans by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight caravan brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Lotus Caravans, Avan. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jayco | Crusader Caravans | Lotus Caravans | New Age Caravans | Avan | JB Caravans | Zone RV | Supreme Caravans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.8% | 31.5% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.4% | 13.6% | 11.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% | 7.4% | 20.3% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 18% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 4.4% | 49.2% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.8% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 6.2% | 6.3% | 14.2% | 3.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.9% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.6% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.8% | 14.7% | 12% | 8% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 14.7% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 18.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 34% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 18.5% | 12.3% | 8.2% | 9% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.5% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.2% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 9% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 6% | 3.9% |
How has the Avan and Lotus Caravans comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Lotus Caravans was ahead of Avan in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avan’s share of searches among caravan brands in Australia moved from 6.7% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.8K to 4.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lotus Caravans’ share of searches among caravan brands in Australia moved from 11.5% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia caravan brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Avan overtook JB Caravans to rank 5th among caravan brands in Australia, with 8.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Lotus Caravans lost share of searches among caravan brands in Australia, from 12.6% to 11.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avan’s and Lotus Caravans’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Avan
2 branded search terms
- avan
- avan caravans
Lotus Caravans
1 branded search term
- lotus caravans
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