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Venture RV Stratus SR281VFD

Travel trailerbuilt 2022–26Mixed build tierCommon on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
—price not published

The maker never published an MSRP for this floorplan. Unknown is not cheap — treat any asking price against comparable models, not against zero.

WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~7,665 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people

dry weight 6,490 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 around8,520 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)9,205 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~1,087 lb (14%)
Cargo capacity2,715 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 SR281VFD'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) '20-2318,510 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '11-1918,100 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '20-2636,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '11-1923,300 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 lb2022 model years fit
Chevrolet Tahoe (5.3 V8, max tow) '21-268,400 lb2022–23 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) '24-2613,500 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 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) '20-2237,000 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) '11-1621,600 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 lb2022–23 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 lb2022–23 model years fit
Nissan Armada (tow pkg) '17-248,500 lb2022–23 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) '25-2636,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '19-2437,090 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 ~735 lb loaded
  • Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon (2.8 Duramax) '15-22 — over by ~735 lb loaded
  • Chevrolet Traverse (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Chrysler Pacifica '17-26 — over by ~4,425 lb loaded
  • Ford Bronco 4-dr (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '21-26 — over by ~3,615 lb loaded
  • Ford Explorer (3.0 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~2,625 lb loaded
  • Ford Maverick (2.0 EcoBoost, 4K tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~4,065 lb loaded
  • Ford Ranger (2.3 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '19-23 — over by ~915 lb loaded
  • Ford Ranger (2.7 EcoBoost, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~915 lb loaded
  • Ford Transit (HD tow pkg) '15-26 — over by ~1,455 lb loaded
  • GMC Acadia (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • GMC Hummer EV Pickup '22-26 — over by ~915 lb loaded
  • Honda Odyssey '18-26 — over by ~4,515 lb loaded
  • Honda Passport (AWD) '19-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Honda Pilot (AWD, tow pkg) '16-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Honda Ridgeline (AWD) '17-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Hyundai Palisade (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz (2.5T AWD) '22-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Jeep Gladiator (3.6 V6, max tow) '20-26 — over by ~735 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (5.7 Hemi) '11-21 — over by ~1,185 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee (WL, tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~2,085 lb loaded
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee L (5.7 Hemi) '21-26 — over by ~1,185 lb loaded
  • Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-dr (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~4,515 lb loaded
  • Kia Telluride (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~2,715 lb loaded
  • Land Rover Defender '20-26 — over by ~285 lb loaded
  • Land Rover Discovery '17-26 — over by ~285 lb loaded
  • Lexus LX 600 '22-26 — over by ~465 lb loaded
  • Mazda CX-90 (3.3 turbo, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Mercedes-Benz Sprinter '19-26 — over by ~915 lb loaded
  • Nissan Frontier (3.8 V6, tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~1,230 lb loaded
  • Nissan Pathfinder (tow pkg) '22-26 — over by ~2,265 lb loaded
  • Ram ProMaster '14-26 — over by ~1,445 lb loaded
  • Rivian R1S '22-26 — over by ~735 lb loaded
  • Subaru Ascent '19-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Subaru Outback (XT / Wilderness) '20-26 — over by ~4,515 lb loaded
  • Tesla Model X (tow pkg) '16-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Tesla Model Y (tow pkg) '21-26 — over by ~4,515 lb loaded
  • Toyota 4Runner (4.0 V6) '11-24 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Toyota 4Runner (i-Force Max) '25-26 — over by ~2,265 lb loaded
  • Toyota Grand Highlander (i-Force Max) '24-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Toyota Highlander (tow pkg) '20-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
  • Toyota Land Cruiser (i-Force Max) '24-26 — over by ~2,265 lb loaded
  • Toyota Sienna '21-26 — over by ~4,515 lb loaded
  • Toyota Tacoma (i-Force Max, tow pkg) '24-26 — over by ~1,815 lb loaded
  • Toyota Tacoma (V6, tow pkg) '16-23 — over by ~1,545 lb loaded
  • Volkswagen Atlas (tow pkg) '18-26 — over by ~3,165 lb loaded
THE SPECS
Length32.3 ft
Height (incl. A/C)10.8 ft
Width8.0 ft
Interior height6.5 ft
GVWR9,205 lb
Dry weight6,490 lb
Dry tongue weight920 lb
Cargo capacity2,715 lb
Sleeps6
Slide-outs1
Axles2
Fresh water45 gal
Grey water32 gal
Black water32 gal
Air conditioning13,500 BTU

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

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Rear queen(Permanent)60×80
  • 1× Front U-dinette, 88x42 footprint(Convertible)—
  • 1× 70 inch sofa(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
20229,205 lb6,230 lb—
20239,205 lb6,370 lb—
20249,205 lb6,490 lb—
2025–269,205 lb6,490 lb—
  • 2022Introduced
  • 2025GVWR 9,205 lb published
  • 2026Carried over as dealer stock only; not on the 2026 specification sheet
FINDING ONE

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

THE READ

Front-den layout with the bedroom at the back: the biggest cargo capacity in the line at 2,715 lb. Dealer-stock only for 2026 and dropped from the 2026 spec sheet.

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 6SR281VBH · 8,300 lb · sleeps 10SR282VFD · 9,285 lb · sleeps 4SR291VQB · 9,290 lb · sleeps 10the whole line →
Is the SR281VFD 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.

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