Zone RV Sojourn vs Summit
Both sit in the Zone RV semi off-road line-up. On the numbers, the Sojourn is lighter to tow, costs less to buy, puts less weight on the towbar, carries more gear and sleeps more people; the Summit carries more fresh water.
What the numbers say
Every point below is taken straight from the published specs - no ratings, no opinions.
Sojourn
- Lighter to tow2,800 kg vs 3,350 kg
- Lower starting price$164,000 vs $267,000
- Less weight on the towbar190 kg vs 250 kg
- More payload capacity1,200 kg vs 1,150 kg
- Sleeps more people5 vs 4
Summit
- More fresh water on board400 L vs 240 L
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Side-by-side specs
| Spec | Sojourn | Summit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Semi Off-Road | Semi Off-Road |
| Price from | $164,000 | $267,000 |
| ATM (loaded weight) | 4,000 kg | 4,500 kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | 2,800 kg | 3,350 kg |
| Payload (ATM minus tare) | 1,200 kg | 1,150 kg |
| Ball weight | 190 kg | 250 kg |
| Sleeps | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Bed length | Queen | Queen |
| Travel length | 8.8 m | 8.8 m |
| Travel height | 3.1 m | 3.1 m |
| Width | 2.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Internal height | 2 m | 2 m |
| Fresh water | 240 L | 400 L |
| Grey water | 100 L | Not published |
| Solar | 720 W | 1520 W |
| Battery | 400 Ah | 1200 Ah |
| Battery type | Lithium | Lithium |
| Inverter | 3000 W | 3000 W |
| Construction | Composite | 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.
Sojourn
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
Summit
- Ensuite bathroom
- Large water tanks
- Off-grid ready
- Outdoor kitchen
- Solar panels
- Washing machine
- Air conditioningverified here only
- Diesel heaterverified here only
Zone RV Sojourn vs Summit: common questions
What is the difference between the Sojourn 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 Sojourn starts at $164,000 and the Summit at $267,000, their ATMs are 4,000 kg and 4,500 kg, fresh water is 240 L against 400 L, solar is 720 W against 1,520 W and payload works out at 1,200 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 Sojourn or the Summit?
The Sojourn is lighter, with a tare weight of 2,800 kg versus 3,350 kg. Loaded to their maximum, the Sojourn has an ATM of 4,000 kg and the Summit 4,500 kg. Always check the figure against your car's braked towing limit.
Which caravan can carry more, the Sojourn or the Summit?
The Sojourn has the larger payload: 1,200 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 Sojourn or the Summit cheaper?
The Sojourn has the lower starting price at $164,000, 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 Sojourn and Summit sleep?
The Sojourn sleeps 2-5 and the Summit sleeps 2-4. Sleeping capacity depends on the floorplan you choose within each range.