Coachmen Nova 20C vs Jayco Swift 20T

Coachmen · Class B

The difference that matters

Two ProMaster vans of the same 20.9-foot length and 9,350 lb GVWR, so the differences are small and specific. The Coachmen Nova 20C has bigger tanks, 27 gallons fresh, 20 gray and 19 black against the Swift's 24, 13 and 12, and keeps its fresh and black tanks above the floor. It uses Rockwool R-15 insulation, a Truma Combi Eco Plus heater and a Truma Aventa air conditioner, with three 115Ah AGM batteries standard and a Lithionics lithium option.

The Jayco Swift 20T carries a 2,800 W gas generator alongside a 2,000 W inverter and 200 W of solar, against the Nova's 220 W of solar and 2,000 W Xantrex inverter. Each offers a pop-top option with extra roof solar.

Water capacity and insulation favor the Nova for longer dry camping. The Swift suits buyers who want a generator in the base van.

Coachmen Nova 20C: Van campers who dry camp for several days and want larger tanks and heavier insulation.
Jayco Swift 20T: Buyers who want a compact ProMaster van with a gas generator already installed.

Weights

2027 maker figures

GVWR: 9,350 lb
Dry weight (UVW): not published
Occupant + cargo (OCCC): not published
Towing capacity: 2,150 lb

Weights

2027 maker figures

GVWR: 9,350 lb
Dry weight (UVW): not published
Occupant + cargo (OCCC): not published
Towing capacity: not published

Spec for spec

	Coachmen Nova 20C	Jayco Swift 20T
GVWR	9,350 lb	9,350 lb
Towing capacity	2,150 lb	—
Exterior length	20.92 ft	20.9 ft
Exterior height	9.33 ft	9.2 ft
Sleeps	2	2
Slide-outs	0	—
Fresh water	27 gal	24 gal
Gray water	20 gal	13 gal
Black water	19 gal	12 gal
Factory solar	220 W	200 W
House battery	3x Group 31 115Ah AGM (345Ah) standard; Lithionics 310Ah lithium optional	12V chassis battery; (2) 12V AGM house batteries
Generator	—	2,800W gas generator
Chassis	Ram ProMaster 3500	—
Engine	3.6L V6 (280 hp)	3.6L V6 Gas
Fuel	Gas	Gas

Bold is the lighter or larger figure. A dash means the maker does not publish it.

To scale

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Coachmen Nova 20C · 20.92 ft long · 9′4″ tall
Jayco Swift 20T · 20.9 ft long · 9′2″ tall

Drawn to one scale from each camper's listed length and, where the maker publishes it, its exterior height. Outlines are typical for the camper type, not traced from this model. The figure is a 6 ft person. The dashed blue line is 25 ft, the length about 93% of national park campgrounds accept.

Coachmen Nova 20C

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Jayco Swift 20T

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