Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Trooper Platinum
Both sit in the Lotus Caravans full off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Trooper is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and sleeps more people; the Trooper Platinum 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.
Trooper
- Lighter to tow2,950 kg vs 3,660 kg
- Lower starting price$158,790 vs $222,250
- Less weight on the towbar185 kg vs 300 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 2
Trooper Platinum
- More payload capacity835 kg vs 545 kg
- More fresh water on board285 L vs 190 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Trooper | Trooper Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Off-Road | Full Off-Road |
| Price from | $158,790 | $222,250 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,495 kg | 4,495 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,950 kg | 3,660 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 545 kg | 835 kg |
| Ball weight | 185 kg | 300 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-5 | 2 |
| Fresh water | 190 L | 285 L |
| Grey water | Not published | 50 L |
| Solar | 1050 W | 1450 W |
| Battery | 600 Ah | 900 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | Not published |
| Fridge | Compressor | Compressor |
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.
Trooper
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Trooper Platinum
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Off-grid ready
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Large water tanksverified here only
Lotus Caravans Trooper vs Trooper Platinum: common questions
What is the difference between the Trooper and the Trooper Platinum from Lotus Caravans?
Both are full off-road vans in the same Lotus Caravans line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Lotus Caravans publishes, the Trooper starts at $158,790 and the Trooper Platinum at $222,250, their ATMs are 3,495 kg and 4,495 kg, fresh water is 190 L against 285 L, solar is 1,050 W against 1,450 W and payload works out at 545 kg and 835 kg. The full side-by-side table below covers every figure both ranges publish, and where one publishes a number the other does not, we say so rather than fill the gap in. 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 to tow, the Trooper or the Trooper Platinum?
The Trooper is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,950 kg versus 3,660 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Trooper has an ATM of 3,495 kg and the Trooper Platinum 4,495 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Trooper or the Trooper Platinum?
The Trooper Platinum has the larger payload: 835 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 545 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Trooper or the Trooper Platinum cheaper?
The Trooper has the lower starting price at $158,790, compared with $222,250 for the Trooper Platinum. 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 Trooper and Trooper Platinum sleep?
The Trooper sleeps 2-5 and the Trooper Platinum sleeps 2. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.