Alpine Campers 15 vs 16
Both sit in the Alpine Campers hybrid line-up. On the numbers, the 15 is lighter empty, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the 16 sleeps more people.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
15
- Lighter empty (tare)2,170 kg vs 2,200 kg
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 220 kg
- More payload capacity830 kg vs 800 kg
16
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Price from | $118,990 | $118,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $8,100 over seven years | about $8,100 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 3,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,170 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 830 kg | 800 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 220 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-4 |
| Travel length | 6.95 m | 7.25 m |
| Travel height | 2.56 m | 2.56 m |
| Width | 2.16 m | 2.16 m |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 240 L |
| Solar | 600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 600Ah (7.2 kWh) | 600Ah (7.2 kWh) |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row.A dash means that figure isn't shown, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
Two people buy the same van at the same price. One gets a loan rate 2% higher than the other.
Over seven years, the one with the higher rate pays about $8,100 more on the 15 and about $8,100 more on the 16.
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Verified features
These are the features we have confirmed from the published specs.A feature missing from one list has not been verified for that van, which is not the same as the van going without it.
15
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
16
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
Not sure either fits your car?
Check whether your vehicle can legally tow either van - ball weight, GCM and payload headroom - or browse vans by the roads you'll drive and who's going.
Alpine Campers 15 vs 16: common questions
What is the difference between the 15 and the 16 from Alpine Campers?
Both are hybrid vans in the same Alpine Campers line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Alpine Campers publishes, both are rated to the same 3,000 kg ATM and payload works out at 830 kg and 800 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and a gap stays a dash rather than a guess. Floorplan choice within each range changes the layout and the sleeping capacity, so confirm the exact build against the compliance plate before you commit.
Which is lighter, the 15 or the 16?
Empty, the 15 is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,170 kg versus 2,200 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the 15 has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the 16 3,000 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the 15 or the 16?
The 15 has the larger payload: 830 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 800 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
How many people can the 15 and 16 sleep?
The 15 sleeps 2 and the 16 sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.