Zone RV Expedition vs Summit
Both sit in the Zone RV semi off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Expedition is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar and carries more gear; the Summit carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Expedition
- Lighter to tow2,280 kg vs 3,350 kg
- Lower starting price$158,000 vs $267,000
- Less weight on the towbar240 kg vs 250 kg
- More payload capacity1,220 kg vs 1,150 kg
Summit
- More fresh water on board400 L vs 300 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Expedition | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $158,000 | $267,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 3,500 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,280 kg | 3,350 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 1,220 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Ball weight | 240 kg | 250 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| 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 | Not published | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 300 L | 400 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | Not published |
| Solar | 1060 W | 1520 W |
| Battery | 400 Ah | 1200 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Construction | Not published | 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.
Expedition
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Washing machine
Summit
- Air conditioning
- Diesel heater
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Washing machine
- Solar panelsverified here only
Zone RV Expedition vs Summit: common questions
What is the difference between the Expedition and the Summit 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 Expedition starts at $158,000 and the Summit at $267,000, their ATMs are 3,500 kg and 4,500 kg, fresh water is 300 L against 400 L, solar is 1,060 W against 1,520 W and payload works out at 1,220 kg and 1,150 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 Expedition or the Summit?
The Expedition is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,280 kg versus 3,350 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Expedition has an ATM of 3,500 kg and the Summit 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Expedition or the Summit?
The Expedition has the larger payload: 1,220 kg of carrying capacity (ATM minus tare) versus 1,150 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 Summit cheaper?
The Expedition has the lower starting price at $158,000, compared with $267,000 for the 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 Expedition and Summit sleep?
The Expedition sleeps 2-4 and the Summit sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.