Zone RV Expedition vs Sojourn Couples
Both sit in the Zone RV semi off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Expedition is lighter empty, carries more gear and carries more fresh water; the Sojourn Couples costs less to buy and sleeps more people.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Expedition
- Lighter empty (tare)2,563 kg vs 2,800 kg
- More payload capacity937 kg vs 700 kg
- More fresh water on board300 L vs 240 L
Sojourn Couples
- Lower starting price$184,500 vs $185,000
- Sleeps more people5 vs 4
Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Expedition | Sojourn Couples |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $185,000 | $184,500 |
| 2% more on the loan rate | about $12,600 over seven years | about $12,600 over seven years |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 3,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,563 kg | 2,800 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 937 kg | 700 kg |
| Ball weight | - | 190 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 7.2 m | 8.8 m |
| Travel height | 2.55 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 2.05 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | - | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 300 L | 240 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | 100 L |
| Solar | 1060 W | 720 W |
| Battery | 400 Ah | 400 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3,000 W | 3,000 W |
| Construction | - | 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 $12,600 more on the Expedition and about $12,600 more on the Sojourn Couples.
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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.
Expedition
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Diesel heaterverified here only
Sojourn Couples
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Washing machine
- Solar panelsverified here only
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Zone RV Expedition vs Sojourn Couples: common questions
What is the difference between the Expedition and the Sojourn Couples from Zone RV?
Both are semi off-road vans in the same Zone RV line-up, so the differences are in the published figures rather than in the category. On the specs Zone RV publishes, the Sojourn Couples starts at $184,500 and the Expedition at $185,000, both are rated to the same 3,500 kg ATM, fresh water is 300 L against 240 L, solar is 1,060 W against 720 W and payload works out at 937 kg and 700 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 Expedition or the Sojourn Couples?
Empty, the Expedition is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,563 kg versus 2,800 kg. For towing, the number that matters is each van's maximum loaded weight: the Expedition has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Sojourn Couples 3,500 kg - check that figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Expedition or the Sojourn Couples?
The Expedition has the larger payload: 937 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 700 kg. That is the weight of water, gear, food and accessories you can legally load before hitting the van's ATM.
Is the Expedition or the Sojourn Couples cheaper?
The Sojourn Couples has the lower starting price at $184,500, compared with $185,000 for the Expedition. 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 Expedition and Sojourn Couples sleep?
The Expedition sleeps 2-4 and the Sojourn Couples sleeps 2-5. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.