CamperHardlyKnowHer

Venture RV Stratus SR281VBH

Travel trailerbuilt 2019– (in production)Mixed build tierCommon on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$57,200MSRP today

Still in production — a used 2023 would run roughly $39,500.

WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~7,825 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people

dry weight 6,650 lb + fresh water (45 gal, full) 375 lb + propane + battery 200 lb + gear for 2 600 lb. Brochure dry weight omits water, propane, batteries and your gear; this estimate doesn't.

You want a tow rating around8,695 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)8,300 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~906 lb (12%)
Cargo capacity1,650 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS — 49 OF 95

Judged the way the app judges: estimated loaded weight against each vehicle's rating less a 10% margin — per model year, because the SR281VBH's published weights changed mid-run.

VEHICLETOW RATINGVERDICT
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 1500 (6.2 V8, max tow) '19-2613,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax, max tow) '24-2622,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '11-1918,100 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '20-2318,510 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '11-1923,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '20-2636,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (max tow) '14-1812,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado EV (4WT) '24-2612,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Suburban (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-268,300 lb2019 model years fit
Chevrolet Tahoe (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-268,400 lb2019, 2022 model years fit
Dodge Durango (5.7 / 6.4 Hemi, tow pkg) '14-268,700 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '18-249,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford Expedition (3.5 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '25-269,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '11-1411,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '15-2013,200 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '21-2314,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 (3.5 EcoBoost, max tow) '24-2613,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-150 Lightning (max trailer tow) '22-2610,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, gooseneck) '20-2222,800 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, tow pkg) '17-1918,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel) '11-1616,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel, gooseneck) '23-2623,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '11-1621,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '17-1932,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '20-2237,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2638,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-450 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2640,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
GMC Sierra EV '24-2612,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
GMC Yukon / Yukon XL (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-268,400 lb2019, 2022 model years fit
Jeep Grand Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-269,850 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Jeep Wagoneer (Hurricane, max tow) '22-2610,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Lexus GX 550 (tow pkg) '24-269,096 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Nissan Armada (3.5 twin-turbo, tow pkg) '25-268,500 lb2019–20, 2022–23 model years fit
Nissan Armada (tow pkg) '17-248,500 lb2019–20, 2022–23 model years fit
Nissan Titan (5.6 V8, tow pkg) '17-249,760 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Nissan Titan XD (Cummins diesel) '16-1912,710 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 1500 (3.0 Hurricane, max tow) '25-2611,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi eTorque, max tow) '19-2412,750 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 1500 (5.7 Hemi, max tow) '11-1810,620 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins HO) '19-2620,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins) '11-1817,980 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins DRW, gooseneck) '13-1831,210 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '19-2437,090 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '25-2636,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Rivian R1T '22-2611,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Tesla Cybertruck '24-2611,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Toyota Sequoia (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '23-269,520 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Toyota Tundra (5.7 V8, tow pkg) '11-2110,200 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Toyota Tundra (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '22-2612,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
The 46it doesn't fit
  • Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.7 Turbo HO, tow pkg) '23-26 — over by ~895 lb loaded
  • Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.8 Duramax) '15-22 — over by ~895 lb loaded
  • Chevrolet Traverse (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Chrysler Pacifica '17-26 — over by ~4,585 lb loaded
  • Ford Bronco 4-dr (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '21-26 — over by ~3,775 lb loaded
  • Ford Explorer (3.0 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~2,785 lb loaded
  • Ford Maverick (2.0 EcoBoost, 4K tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~4,225 lb loaded
  • Ford Ranger (2.3 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '19-23 — over by ~1,075 lb loaded
  • Ford Ranger (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~1,075 lb loaded
  • Ford Transit (HD tow pkg) '15-26 — over by ~1,615 lb loaded
  • GMC Acadia (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • GMC Hummer EV Pickup '22-26 — over by ~1,075 lb loaded
  • Honda Odyssey '18-26 — over by ~4,675 lb loaded
  • Honda Passport (AWD) '19-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Honda Pilot (AWD, tow pkg) '16-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Honda Ridgeline (AWD) '17-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Hyundai Palisade (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz (2.5T AWD) '22-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Jeep Gladiator (3.6 V6, max tow) '20-26 — over by ~895 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.7 Hemi) '11-21 — over by ~1,345 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL, tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~2,245 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L (5.7 Hemi) '21-26 — over by ~1,345 lb loaded
  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-dr (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~4,675 lb loaded
  • Kia Telluride (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~2,875 lb loaded
  • Land Rover Defender '20-26 — over by ~445 lb loaded
  • Land Rover Discovery '17-26 — over by ~445 lb loaded
  • Lexus LX 600 '22-26 — over by ~625 lb loaded
  • Mazda CX-90 (3.3 turbo, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter '19-26 — over by ~1,075 lb loaded
  • Nissan Frontier (3.8 V6, tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~1,390 lb loaded
  • Nissan Pathfinder (tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~2,425 lb loaded
  • Ram ProMaster '14-26 — over by ~1,605 lb loaded
  • Rivian R1S '22-26 — over by ~895 lb loaded
  • Subaru Ascent '19-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Subaru Outback (XT / Wilderness) '20-26 — over by ~4,675 lb loaded
  • Tesla Model X (tow pkg) '16-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Tesla Model Y (tow pkg) '21-26 — over by ~4,675 lb loaded
  • Toyota 4Runner (4.0 V6) '11-24 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Toyota 4Runner (i-Force Max) '25-26 — over by ~2,425 lb loaded
  • Toyota Grand Highlander (i-Force Max) '24-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Toyota Highlander (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
  • Toyota Land Cruiser (i-Force Max) '24-26 — over by ~2,425 lb loaded
  • Toyota Sienna '21-26 — over by ~4,675 lb loaded
  • Toyota Tacoma (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~1,975 lb loaded
  • Toyota Tacoma (V6, tow pkg) '16-23 — over by ~1,705 lb loaded
  • Volkswagen Atlas (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~3,325 lb loaded
THE SPECS
Length31.9 ft
Height (incl. A/C)10.8 ft
Width8.0 ft
Interior height6.5 ft
GVWR8,300 lb
Dry weight6,650 lb
Dry tongue weight770 lb
Cargo capacity1,650 lb
Sleeps10
Slide-outs1
Axles2
Fresh water45 gal
Grey water64 gal
Black water32 gal
Air conditioning13,500 BTU
Awning20 ft

A missing row means the maker never published that figure — unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Front queen(Permanent)60×80
  • 2× Rear double-over-double bunks(Permanent)51×75
  • 1× 70 inch sofa(Convertible)—
  • 1× Sit N' Slide dinette converts to a bed(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT — 5/5
WallsAzdel composite
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Venture RV (Mixed tier): Thor Industries (KZ RV)

YEAR BY YEAR — WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
20198,300 lb6,270 lb$57,205
20208,300 lb6,420 lb$57,205
20218,300 lb6,510 lb$57,205
20228,300 lb6,330 lb$57,205
20238,300 lb6,410 lb$57,205
20248,300 lb6,510 lb$57,205
20258,300 lb6,540 lb$57,205
2026–8,300 lb6,650 lb$57,205
  • 2019Introduced at 32 ft 1 in with an 8,300 lb GVWR
  • 2021Shortened to 31 ft 8 in
  • 2022Length 31 ft 10 in
  • 2025Length 31 ft 11 in; 70 inch sofa and Sit N' Slide replace the earlier U-dinette
FINDING ONE

Common — usually several for sale within a day’s drive. Why: Venture RV is a volume manufacturer; 8-year production run; still in production. Estimated from build volume and production span — not a count of live listings.

THE READ

The volume Stratus bunkhouse: sleeps ten, rear corner bath next to the bunks, outside kitchen, and still only 8,300 lb GVWR.

OTHER STRATUS FLOORPLANS
SR200VRB · 7,235 lb · sleeps 4SR211VBH · 7,315 lb · sleeps 8SR221VRK · 7,335 lb · sleeps 4SR231VRB · 7,285 lb · sleeps 4SR241VRK · 7,340 lb · sleeps 6SR261VBH · 7,385 lb · sleeps 8SR261VRB · 8,300 lb · sleeps 6SR261VRK · 7,305 lb · sleeps 6SR261VRL · 7,320 lb · sleeps 6SR262VFK · 9,325 lb · sleeps 4SR271VRS · 7,350 lb · sleeps 6SR281VFD · 9,205 lb · sleeps 6SR282VFD · 9,285 lb · sleeps 4SR291VQB · 9,290 lb · sleeps 10the whole line →
Is the SR281VBH your #1 — or just a spec sheet?

These are the facts. Whether it beats the other six thousand rigs for you depends on what you care about — set your priorities as sliders and watch the whole market re-rank around them. Nothing gets hidden, everything gets explained.

Rank it against your setup →

Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.