18.6 ELEVATE & EXPLOR
Dual axle touring. Refined for adventure.
Designed for travellers chasing longer off-grid journeys, the 18.6 ELEVATE and EXPLOR balance capability, comfort and a narrower 2.16m hybrid-width footprint for easier Australian touring.
Touring Setup
Choose your 18.6 touring style.
The 18.6 ELEVATE and 18.6 EXPLOR share the same hybrid-width platform, dual axle foundation and off-grid touring capability — with the choice between electric pop-top flexibility or full-height hard-top comfort.
18.6 ELEVATE. Electric pop-top hybrid.
The ELEVATE combines dual axle stability with a lower electric pop-top travel height — designed for travellers wanting easier towing, reduced drag and access to tighter touring tracks while retaining full off-grid capability.
Compare the 18.6 ELEVATE electric pop-top and 18.6 EXPLOR hard-top in the Build Your ALPINE configurator with live pricing and upgrades.
Build this setup
Go further in comfort.
From remote coastlines to inland touring routes, the 18.6 range is designed to balance capability, comfort and easier travel across Australia.
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Internal Living
Choose the way you live inside.
Sleeping, dining and relaxing — configure the ALPINE-18.6 interior around how you travel.
Full queen bed.
A spacious full-width sleeping setup designed for couples who prefer maximum bed space and a simple touring layout.
Classic café lounge.
Opposing seats with a central table — practical, open and ideal for meals, work or relaxing inside.
Walkthroughs
See the 18.6 range in detail.
Explore the differences between the 18.6 ELEVATE pop-top and 18.6 EXPLOR hard-top with full walkthroughs covering layout, touring setup, off-grid capability and everyday living.
Explore the Details
Designed around how you actually travel.
Explore the systems and features that make the 18.6 Dual Axle models practical, comfortable and capable for real touring.
Feature Detail
Off-Grid Living
Stay powered your way.
Built for extended off-grid touring, quick weekends away, and caravan parks — with upgrades available in the ALPINE builder.
Off-Grid Calculator
Estimate how long your setup may last.
Use the calculator to estimate off-grid capability based on battery capacity, solar input, weather and usage assumptions.
Inclusions & Configurations
Built for the way you travel.
From touring layout and towing setup to off-grid capability, storage and external living — explore what’s included in the ALPINE-18.6 ELEVATE and EXPLOR, and configure yours around your adventures.
You Choose
Configure the ALPINE-18.6 around how you travel.
Select your preferred touring setup in the Build Your ALPINE configurator and see live pricing as you go.
Construction +
- Composite body construction
- Structural composite floor system
- Insulated lightweight panel construction
- Galvanised chassis foundation — 150 x 50mm x 4mm
- Q345 structural steel
- Designed for Australian touring conditions
Suspension, Wheels & Towing +
- Dual axle configuration
- Cruisemaster ATX airbag suspension
- 16" 6-stud off-road alloys with 265/75/16 all-terrain tyres
- 12" electric braking system
- DO35 off-road coupling hitch
- 750kg ARK jockey wheel and stabiliser legs
- Wireless reverse camera and in-car monitor
- Under-body rubber stone protection
- Rear spare wheel carrier with integrated pole carrier — choose 1 spare wheel with two jerry holders, or 2 spare wheels
Internal Living +
- Choose a full queen bed or single beds with small aisle
- Upholstered bedhead lighting, wireless device charging nooks and 12V outlets
- Choose café or L-Shape lounge/dining layout options
- Both lounge layouts convert to a small bed or day-bed
- Walk-around foot of the bed on both models
- Grey, Mocha or Black upholstery selection
- Internal kitchenette with sink
- EXPLOR hard-top includes standard 3-in-1 convection oven/ microwave / air-fryer. Available as upgrade in ELEVATE pop-top.
- Hot and cold water
- Full rear ensuite with separate shower and waterless toilet
- Choose from compost or heat-seal bag toilet system
- Roof-mounted air conditioning
- Diesel hydronic air heater and hot water system
- Cabin pressure DRS system for dust reduction
- Dimmable LED lighting
- Midge screens and blackout blinds on windows and door, plus door security screen
- 12V and 240V power points throughout
- Internal fridge: Choose 200L fridge/freezer or under-bench fridge with cupboard storage
External Living +
- ALPINE's signature external kitchen setup
- Stainless steel kitchen construction
- Large pantry storage
- Cooking area with dual induction cooktop
- Hot and cold external sink
- Fridge slide with 12V power — fridge upgrade available
- BBQ slide and BBQ utensil storage
- Large external storage compartments with weather seals
- Electric awning with anti-flap kit
- External hot/cold shower
- External LED lighting with white/orange settings
- Drawbar tap
- Front storage box with BBQ slide and storage, generator slide, gas bottle storage, lockable jerry holders and firewood rack
Off-Grid Systems +
- 660Ah lithium battery system
- 1000W roof-mounted solar
- External solar input for portable panels
- REDARC Alpha-100 charging / 3000W inverter
- Redvision monitoring and switching
- REDARC Alpha-100 Solar / DCDC management
- 360L fresh water storage
- 80L grey water tank
- Mains water connection
- Waterless toilet system
Dimensions +
18.6 ELEVATE
- External Length
- 8.3m
- Body Length
- 5.64m
- Body Width
- 2.0m
- Travel Width
- 2.16m (incl Awning & Guards)
- Storage Height
- 2.56m
- Tare
- 2,550kg
- ATM
- 3,500kg
- Payload
- 950kg
- Tow Ball
- 230kg
18.6 EXPLOR
- External Length
- 8.3m
- Body Length
- 5.64m
- Body Width
- 2.0m
- Travel Width
- 2.16m (incl Awning & Guards)
- Storage Height
- 3.11m
- Tare
- 2,650kg
- ATM
- 3,500kg
- Payload
- 850kg
- Tow Ball
- 230kg
Support & Ownership +
- Direct-to-brand support
- Warranty support coordinated by the ALPINE team
- Australia-wide servicing pathways
- Sunshine Coast service and warranty support team
- Built on 25 years of camper and caravan industry experience
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