Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution vs JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear, sleeps more people and carries more fresh water; the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car and costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 225 kg
- More payload capacity600 kg vs 415 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
- More fresh water on board240 L vs 220 L
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Lighter empty (tare)2,385 kg vs 2,900 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,800 kg vs 3,500 kg
- Lower starting price$120,250 vs $159,990
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution | JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alpine Campers | JB Caravans |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $159,990 | $120,250 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $10,900 over seven years | about $8,200 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,900 kg | 2,385 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 600 kg | 415 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 225 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2 |
| Bed length | - | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.45 m | 7.77 m |
| Travel height | 3.11 m | - |
| Width | 2.3 m | 2.48 m |
| Internal height | - | 1.98 m |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 220 L |
| Grey water | - | 95 L |
| Solar | 1250 W | 600 W |
| Battery | 900Ah (10.8 kWh) | 333Ah (4 kWh) |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | - | 3,600 W |
| Construction | - | Aluminium composite panel |
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 $10,900 more on the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution and about $8,200 more on the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme.
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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 19.6 Evolution
- Large water tanks
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Diesel heaterverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
- Outdoor kitchenverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme
- Large water tanks
- 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 19.6 Evolution vs JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme: common questions
Which is lighter, the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme?
Empty, the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,385 kg versus 2,900 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme 2,800 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme?
The Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution has the larger payload: 600 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 415 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 19.6 Evolution or the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme cheaper?
The JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme has the lower starting price at $120,250, compared with $159,990 for the Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution. 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 19.6 Evolution and JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme sleep?
The Alpine Campers 19.6 Evolution sleeps 2-4 and the JB Caravans Dirt Road Xtreme sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.