Australian Off Road Aurora vs Zone RV Peregrine
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Aurora is lighter to tow, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the Zone RV Peregrine costs less to buy.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs — no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Aurora
- Lighter to tow2,545 kg vs 2,557 kg
- Less weight on the towbar175 kg vs 180 kg
- More payload capacity955 kg vs 943 kg
- Sleeps more people4 vs 2
Zone RV Peregrine
- Lower starting price$174,000 vs $197,900
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Aurora | Zone RV Peregrine |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Zone RV |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $197,900 | $174,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,545 kg | 2,557 kg |
| Payload (ATM − tare) | 955 kg | 943 kg |
| Ball weight | 175 kg | 180 kg |
| Sleeps | 2–4 | 2 |
| Travel length | 7.925 m | 8.2 m |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row. Weights are manufacturer specs — confirm against the compliance plate.
Key features
Australian Off Road Aurora
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Zone RV Peregrine
- Ensuite bathroom
- Solar panels
Australian Off Road Aurora vs Zone RV Peregrine: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Aurora or the Zone RV Peregrine?
The Australian Off Road Aurora is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,545 kg versus 2,557 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Aurora has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Zone RV Peregrine 3,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Aurora or the Zone RV Peregrine?
The Australian Off Road Aurora has the larger payload: 955 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 943 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Australian Off Road Aurora or the Zone RV Peregrine cheaper?
The Zone RV Peregrine has the lower starting price at $174,000, compared with $197,900 for the Australian Off Road Aurora. Both are drive-away starting prices before options, so the on-road gap can change once each is specced up.
How many people can the Australian Off Road Aurora and Zone RV Peregrine sleep?
The Australian Off Road Aurora sleeps 2–4 and the Zone RV Peregrine sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.