Australian Off Road Quantum Plus vs Zone RV Summit
Both are semi off-road caravans. On the numbers, the Australian Off Road Quantum Plus is lighter to tow, costs less to buy and puts less weight on the towbar; the Zone RV Summit carries more gear and carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Australian Off Road Quantum Plus
- Lighter to tow1,820 kg vs 3,350 kg
- Lower starting price$133,900 vs $267,000
- Less weight on the towbar180 kg vs 250 kg
Zone RV Summit
- More payload capacity1,150 kg vs 780 kg
- More fresh water on board400 L vs 265 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Australian Off Road Quantum Plus | Zone RV Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Australian Off Road | Zone RV |
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $133,900 | $267,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 2,600 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 1,820 kg | 3,350 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 780 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Ball weight | 180 kg | 250 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7 m | 8.8 m |
| Travel height | 2.275 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 1.95 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | Not published | 2 m |
| Axles | Single axle | Not published |
| Fresh water | 265 L | 400 L |
| Solar | 525 W | 1520 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 1200 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Construction | Fibreglass | Composite |
Figures in green mark the van with the lighter weight, lower price or greater capacity on that row."Not published" means the maker has not put that figure out, not that the van goes without it.Weights are manufacturer specs - confirm against the compliance plate.
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.
Australian Off Road Quantum Plus
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Club loungeverified here only
Zone RV Summit
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Off-grid readyverified here only
- Washing machineverified here only
Australian Off Road Quantum Plus vs Zone RV Summit: common questions
Which is lighter to tow, the Australian Off Road Quantum Plus or the Zone RV Summit?
The Australian Off Road Quantum Plus is lighter, with a tare weight of 1,820 kg versus 3,350 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Australian Off Road Quantum Plus has an ATM of 2,600 kg and the Zone RV Summit 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Australian Off Road Quantum Plus or the Zone RV Summit?
The Zone RV Summit has the larger payload: 1,150 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 780 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 Quantum Plus or the Zone RV Summit cheaper?
The Australian Off Road Quantum Plus has the lower starting price at $133,900, compared with $267,000 for the Zone RV Summit. 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 Quantum Plus and Zone RV Summit sleep?
The Australian Off Road Quantum Plus sleeps 2-4 and the Zone RV Summit sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.