JB Caravans Gator X vs Scorpion Sting
Both sit in the JB Caravans full off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Gator X is lighter empty, has the lower ATM to check against your car, costs less to buy, carries more gear and carries more fresh water; the Scorpion Sting puts less weight on the towbar.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Gator X
- Lighter empty (tare)2,325 kg vs 2,895 kg
- Lower maximum loaded weight (ATM)3,000 kg vs 3,500 kg
- Lower starting price$129,600 vs $143,000
- More payload capacity675 kg vs 605 kg
- More fresh water on board220 L vs 110 L
Scorpion Sting
- Less weight on the towbar210 kg vs 235 kg
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Gator X | Scorpion Sting |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $129,600 | $143,000 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $8,800 over seven years | about $9,800 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,000 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,325 kg | 2,895 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 675 kg | 605 kg |
| Ball weight | 235 kg | 210 kg |
| Sleeps | 2 | 2 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7.215 m | 8.28 m |
| Width | 2.48 m | 2.48 m |
| Internal height | 1.98 m | 1.98 m |
| Axles | - | Tandem axle |
| Fresh water | 220 L | 110 L |
| Grey water | 110 L | 110 L |
| Solar | 800 W | 800 W |
| Battery | 416 Ah | 416 Ah |
| Battery type | - | Lithium |
| Inverter | - | 3,600 W |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
| Construction | Composite | Composite |
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 $8,800 more on the Gator X and about $9,800 more on the Scorpion Sting.
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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.
Gator X
- Solar panels
- Large water tanksverified here only
Scorpion Sting
- Solar panels
- Off-grid readyverified here only
Not sure either fits your car?
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JB Caravans Gator X vs Scorpion Sting: common questions
What is the difference between the Gator X and the Scorpion Sting from JB Caravans?
Both are full off-road vans in the same JB Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs JB Caravans publishes, the Gator X starts at $129,600 and the Scorpion Sting at $143,000, their ATMs are 3,000 kg and 3,500 kg, fresh water is 220 L against 110 L and payload works out at 675 kg and 605 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and a gap stays a dash rather than a guess. Floorplan choice within each range changes the layout and the sleeping capacity, so confirm the exact build against the compliance plate before you commit.
Which is lighter, the Gator X or the Scorpion Sting?
Empty, the Gator X is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,325 kg versus 2,895 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Gator X has an ATM of 3,000 kg and the Scorpion Sting 3,500 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Gator X or the Scorpion Sting?
The Gator X has the larger payload: 675 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 605 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Gator X or the Scorpion Sting cheaper?
The Gator X has the lower starting price at $129,600, compared with $143,000 for the Scorpion Sting. 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 Gator X and Scorpion Sting sleep?
The Gator X sleeps 2 and the Scorpion Sting sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.