Roadtrek Zion vs Coachmen Nova 20C

Roadtrek · Class B

The difference that matters

Same Ram ProMaster 3500 platform, same 3.6L V6 and the same 9,350 lb GVWR, so the choice is about layout and power. The Roadtrek Zion uses a rear power sofa that converts to twin beds or a king and leaves an open center aisle for bikes or kayaks. It comes with 600Ah of lithium, 300 W of solar, a Truma Aventa air conditioner, a Truma Vario Heat furnace and a wet bath.

The Coachmen Nova 20C uses three 115Ah AGM batteries, with lithium as an option, alongside 220 W of solar and a 2,000 W Xantrex inverter with auto generator start. It has Rockwool R-15 insulation, a Truma Combi Eco Plus heater, fresh and black tanks above the floor and an optional pop top. Its waste tanks are much larger, 20 gallons gray and 19 black against 14 and 8.5, though the Zion carries more fresh water at 33 gallons. The Nova can tow 2,150 lb against the Zion's 1,680.

For gear hauling and battery capacity, the Zion. For longer stays between dump stations, the Nova.

Roadtrek Zion: Active couples who carry bikes or boards inside and want a large lithium bank as standard.
Coachmen Nova 20C: Van campers who want bigger waste tanks, heavy insulation and the option of a pop top.

Weights

2027 maker figures

GVWR: 9,350 lb
Dry weight (UVW): not published
Occupant + cargo (OCCC): 1,660 lb
Towing capacity: 1,680 lb

Weights

2027 maker figures

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

Spec for spec

	Roadtrek Zion	Coachmen Nova 20C
GVWR	9,350 lb	9,350 lb
Cargo capacity (CCC / OCCC)	1,660 lb	—
Towing capacity	1,680 lb	2,150 lb
Exterior length	20.8 ft	20.92 ft
Exterior height	9.4 ft	9.33 ft
Sleeps	2	2
Slide-outs	0	0
Fresh water	33 gal	27 gal
Gray water	14 gal	20 gal
Black water	8.5 gal	19 gal
Factory solar	300 W	220 W
House battery	600Ah lithium (standard); 660Ah Lithionics optional	3x Group 31 115Ah AGM (345Ah) standard; Lithionics 310Ah lithium optional
Chassis	Ram ProMaster 3500 159" EXT	Ram ProMaster 3500
Engine	3.6L V6 gas, 9-speed	3.6L V6 (280 hp)
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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Roadtrek Zion · 20.8 ft long · 9′5″ tall
Coachmen Nova 20C · 20.92 ft long · 9′4″ 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.

Roadtrek Zion

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Coachmen Nova 20C

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