Arctic Campers Frost 13 vs Market Direct Campers Forte 9+
Both are hybrid caravans. On the numbers, the Arctic Campers Frost 13 carries more gear and carries more fresh water; the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Arctic Campers Frost 13
- More payload capacity710 kg vs 550 kg
- More fresh water on board240 L vs 120 L
Market Direct Campers Forte 9+
- Lighter empty (tare)1,450 kg vs 2,280 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)2,000 kg vs 2,990 kg
- Lower starting price$36,990 vs $56,990
- Less weight on the towbar140 kg vs 190 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Arctic Campers Frost 13 | Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Arctic Campers | Market Direct Campers |
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Price from | $56,990 | $36,990 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $3,900 over seven years | about $2,500 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,990 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 1,450 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 710 kg | 550 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 140 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | King | Queen |
| Travel length | 6.35 m | 4.598 m |
| Travel height | 2.67 m | 2.361 m |
| Width | 2.25 m | 2.298 m |
| Axles | Single axle | - |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 120 L |
| Grey water | 80 L | - |
| Solar | 700 W | 525 W |
| Battery | 900Ah | 200Ah (2.4 kWh) |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3,000 W | 1,600 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 $3,900 more on the Arctic Campers Frost 13 and about $2,500 more on the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+.
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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.
Arctic Campers Frost 13
- Diesel heater
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Ensuite bathroomverified here only
Market Direct Campers Forte 9+
- Diesel heater
- Off-grid ready
- 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.
Arctic Campers Frost 13 vs Market Direct Campers Forte 9+: common questions
Which is lighter, the Arctic Campers Frost 13 or the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+?
Empty, the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,450 kg versus 2,280 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Arctic Campers Frost 13 has an ATM of 2,990 kg and the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ 2,000 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Arctic Campers Frost 13 or the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+?
The Arctic Campers Frost 13 has the larger payload: 710 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 550 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Arctic Campers Frost 13 or the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ cheaper?
The Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ has the lower starting price at $36,990, compared with $56,990 for the Arctic Campers Frost 13. 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 Arctic Campers Frost 13 and Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ sleep?
The Arctic Campers Frost 13 sleeps 2 and the Market Direct Campers Forte 9+ sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.