Alpine Campers 15 vs Cub Campers H16
Both are hybrid caravans. On the numbers, the Alpine Campers 15 carries more fresh water; the Cub Campers H16 is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and sleeps more people.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Alpine Campers 15
- More fresh water on board240 L vs 100 L
Cub Campers H16
- Lighter empty (tare)1,844 kg vs 2,170 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,800 kg vs 3,000 kg
- Lower starting price$99,990 vs $118,990
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 190 kg
- More payload capacity956 kg vs 830 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Alpine Campers 15 | Cub Campers H16 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alpine Campers | Cub Campers |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Price from | $118,990 | $99,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $8,100 over seven years | about $6,800 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,170 kg | 1,844 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 830 kg | 956 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 180 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2-4 |
| Travel length | 6.95 m | 7.15 m |
| Travel height | 2.56 m | 2.52 m |
| Width | 2.16 m | 2.23 m |
| Internal height | - | 2.035 m |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 100 L |
| Grey water | - | 100 L |
| Solar | 600 W | 360 W |
| Battery | 600Ah (7.2 kWh) | 150Ah (1.8 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 Alpine Campers 15 and about $6,800 more on the Cub Campers H16.
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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.
Alpine Campers 15
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
Cub Campers H16
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Bunk bedsverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
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 Cub Campers H16: common questions
Which is lighter, the Alpine Campers 15 or the Cub Campers H16?
Empty, the Cub Campers H16 is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,844 kg versus 2,170 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Alpine Campers 15 has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the Cub Campers H16 2,800 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Alpine Campers 15 or the Cub Campers H16?
The Cub Campers H16 has the larger payload: 956 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 830 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Alpine Campers 15 or the Cub Campers H16 cheaper?
The Cub Campers H16 has the lower starting price at $99,990, compared with $118,990 for the Alpine Campers 15. Both are published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.
How many people can the Alpine Campers 15 and Cub Campers H16 sleep?
The Alpine Campers 15 sleeps 2 and the Cub Campers H16 sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.