Alpine Campers 16 vs Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12
Both are hybrid caravans. On the numbers, the Alpine Campers 16 carries more fresh water; the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Alpine Campers 16
- More fresh water on board240 L vs 110 L
Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12
- Lighter empty (tare)1,598 kg vs 2,200 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,600 kg vs 3,000 kg
- Lower starting price$111,990 vs $118,990
- Less weight on the towbar130 kg vs 220 kg
- More payload capacity1,002 kg vs 800 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Alpine Campers 16 | Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alpine Campers | Rhinomax Campers |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Price from | $118,990 | $111,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $8,100 over seven years | about $7,600 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 2,600 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,200 kg | 1,598 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 800 kg | 1,002 kg |
| Ball weight | 220 kg | 130 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | Not published |
| Bed length | - | Queen |
| Travel length | 7.25 m | 5.5 m |
| Travel height | 2.56 m | 2.28 m |
| Width | 2.16 m | 1.97 m |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 600 W | 500 W |
| Battery | 600Ah (7.2 kWh) | 330Ah (4 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 16 and about $7,600 more on the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12.
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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 16
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Diesel heaterverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Large water tanksverified here only
Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- 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 16 vs Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12: common questions
Which is lighter, the Alpine Campers 16 or the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12?
Empty, the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,598 kg versus 2,200 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Alpine Campers 16 has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 2,600 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Alpine Campers 16 or the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12?
The Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 has the larger payload: 1,002 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.
Is the Alpine Campers 16 or the Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 cheaper?
The Rhinomax Campers Renegade 12 has the lower starting price at $111,990, compared with $118,990 for the Alpine Campers 16. Both are published "from" prices - options and on-road costs move the final figure, so confirm the drive-away price with the dealer.