Venus 11 Plus vs Venus 13: Which Compact Caravan Suits You?

Choosing a compact caravan involves more than deciding how many feet you want. The layout needs to work when you are making breakfast, sitting out a rainy afternoon and getting ready for bed.

The Century Venus 11 Plus and Century Venus 13 are both two-berth, on-road hard top caravans with a shower and toilet ensuite. Their biggest difference is how they use the sleeping space: the Venus 11 Plus has a lounge that converts into a bed, while the Venus 13 has twin single beds.

If you are choosing between them, start with your preferred sleeping arrangement, then compare the kitchen, water and power inclusions against the way you travel.

Venus 11 Plus vs Venus 13 at a glance

These are the inclusions listed on the current product pages. Check those pages for the full specifications and current pricing.

Convertible lounge or twin singles?

This is the decision most likely to shape your everyday experience.

The Venus 11 Plus uses one area for sitting, dining and sleeping. That can suit travellers who like a shared lounge during the day and are comfortable converting it at bedtime. During a viewing, ask to see the conversion demonstrated. Think about where you would keep bedding and whether the routine suits both travellers.

The Venus 13 is the option to explore if separate beds are a priority. Twin singles may suit partners with different sleeping preferences, friends travelling together or anyone who prefers their own sleeping space.

Try the layout rather than judging it only from photographs. Sit down, move around the table and check how you would reach your belongings. Our guide to caravan layouts for couples offers more questions to take to a viewing.

How do the kitchens compare?

Think about a normal day’s food, rather than an unusually ambitious holiday menu. How much do you cook? How often do you shop? Do you prefer eating outside or preparing meals indoors?

The Venus 13’s larger listed fridge capacity may matter if you carry more chilled ingredients or shop less frequently. If your trips involve regular supermarket stops and simple meals, fridge size may be less influential than bed layout.

During your inspection, open the fridge, look at the bench and check where you would store cookware. Capacity is useful, but access and organisation matter too.

Bathroom, water and power considerations

Both models include an ensuite, so the choice is not simply between having a bathroom and going without one. Check the available space, storage and how the layout feels when you step inside. Our small caravans with a shower and toilet guide explains the layout trade-offs worth considering.

The Venus 13 has the larger listed solar and battery capacities, while the Venus 11 Plus has slightly larger listed water tanks. A larger model does not automatically have more capacity in every category.

Write down the appliances you expect to use and how frequently you plan to refill water. Ask the team how the relevant systems suit that routine. Solar and battery figures alone do not tell you how long you can camp or which appliances you can run.

Which model should you shortlist?

Start with the Venus 11 Plus if you prefer a smaller model and like the flexibility of a lounge that becomes your bed. The key viewing question is whether that daily conversion feels convenient to you.

Start with the Venus 13 if twin single beds are a must-have, or its fridge and power inclusions better match your touring plans. The key question is whether the sleeping layout feels right for both travellers.

Model names such as 11ft and 13ft are not a substitute for checking exterior dimensions. Before committing, compare the full specifications with your storage space and discuss your tow vehicle and intended load with the team.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Venus 11 Plus have a fixed bed?

Its listed main bed is formed from the U-shaped lounge. Ask for a demonstration of the seating-to-bed conversion when you inspect it.

Is the Venus 13 suitable for travellers who want separate beds?

Yes. Its twin single-bed layout is the main reason to shortlist it if separate sleeping spaces are important to you.

Should I choose solely by caravan size?

Use size to narrow your options, then inspect the layouts. Your bed preference, daily routine, storage requirements and vehicle suitability all contribute to the decision. If you are still considering other sizes, see what size caravan you need.

Compare the two models in person

Explore the Venus 11 Plus specifications and floor plan and the Venus 13 twin single-bed caravan, then use the Sales Enquiry option on either product page to arrange the next step. Seeing the layouts together is the best way to decide which one fits your daily touring routine.