Hi folks, I popped on here a while ago and then phased out......research is a slow process! I am the guy transitioning out of a boat and into an TTRV.My GF and I created must have list each and then ignored all else but units with the attributes we seek. Our list is simple.....flat sides (easy to clean and wax), ample food prep space (tall order on many it seems), 3 side walk around bed, one bump out (holds dinette), nice sized shower/tub unit (wanna wash my feet while comfortably bending over, no contortions).....and I think that is it really. We attended the Hershey Show and saw the 2 units we were interested in. After all the torture we put the reps through we walked around and happened across the Shadow Cruiser 225. The food prep space is amazing and even though the unit is only 22 feet it is roomy...plenty for the 2 of us. The newer shower on these units is nice,(circular front) and we both agreed that we have found the unit we have both envisioned.Can I get some opinions on the unit? I know it is a bit of a price point unit but it appears to be well put together. I will immediately swap the lights for LED and will get either a 8D battery or a pair of 27 series units and will see what I can do about solar charging.Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance folks.Jim

Not familiar with how that model is made, but it sounds like you did your homework and found something that works for you. The 22-25 size is great for only 2 people, especially with a slide out. That size gets tight however with 4 people. We started out with a 25 ft model similar to what you described and used the heck out of it for 9 years, then sold it to friends and upgraded to a 35 ft model as we often have 4-6 people in the trailer. Good luck in your search.

couldn't find out what the roof is made of, probably either TPO or rubber. if rubber I wouldn't want it. no comfy place to sit, other than dinette. how was that and could you watch TV from there. are you sure you can bend over in that shower?what are you towing it with? can you go up a foot or two?bumpy

Bumpyroad wrote:couldn't find out what the roof is made of, probably either TPO or rubber. if rubber I wouldn't want it. no comfy place to sit, other than dinette. how was that and could you watch TV from there. are you sure you can bend over in that shower?what are you towing it with? can you go up a foot or two?bumpyThe dinette table removes and the whole affair turns into a sofa, Or at least I am sure that is the case with this one. The roof is not rubber. I want to say a vinyl product. The model we saw has a rounded shower door and a foot shelf directly across from it. The website only shows a straight shower door, that might be a deal killer if we can't get the rounded door. I am currently driving a Ford F 150 with a 5.4 and from what I could find it will tow 6900 lb max. We really do not need nor want anything larger. We have looked at Jayco and KZ models that are a few feet longer and we were left wanting more food prep space and were dealing with much more weight.

I say if you makes you happy then buy it. Make sure you do a really, really, close inspection before you tow it home. A lot of these new TT are built with poor quality. I also suggest you do a exhaustive internet search first to look for design flaws. After that then I say go have fun camping.

I think 22 ft will get cramped real quick for you. I say keep looking and if you can get one 25-26 ft you will have more space for all the stuff your going to want to take with you when you go camping. Granted, what you have to tow it with will determine what you can really get.

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ken56
Explorer
Sep 17, 2014
I think 22 ft will get cramped real quick for you. I say keep looking and if you can get one 25-26 ft you will have more space for all the stuff your going to want to take with you when you go camping. Granted, what you have to tow it with will determine what you can really get.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Sep 17, 2014
I say if you makes you happy then buy it. Make sure you do a really, really, close inspection before you tow it home. A lot of these new TT are built with poor quality. I also suggest you do a exhaustive internet search first to look for design flaws. After that then I say go have fun camping.
Bawugna
Explorer
Sep 16, 2014
Bumpyroad wrote:
couldn't find out what the roof is made of, probably either TPO or rubber. if rubber I wouldn't want it. no comfy place to sit, other than dinette. how was that and could you watch TV from there. are you sure you can bend over in that shower?
what are you towing it with? can you go up a foot or two?
bumpy

The dinette table removes and the whole affair turns into a sofa, Or at least I am sure that is the case with this one. The roof is not rubber. I want to say a vinyl product. The model we saw has a rounded shower door and a foot shelf directly across from it. The website only shows a straight shower door, that might be a deal killer if we can't get the rounded door. I am currently driving a Ford F 150 with a 5.4 and from what I could find it will tow 6900 lb max. We really do not need nor want anything larger. We have looked at Jayco and KZ models that are a few feet longer and we were left wanting more food prep space and were dealing with much more weight.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Sep 16, 2014
couldn't find out what the roof is made of, probably either TPO or rubber. if rubber I wouldn't want it. no comfy place to sit, other than dinette. how was that and could you watch TV from there. are you sure you can bend over in that shower?
what are you towing it with? can you go up a foot or two?
bumpy
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Sep 16, 2014
Not familiar with how that model is made, but it sounds like you did your homework and found something that works for you. The 22-25 size is great for only 2 people, especially with a slide out. That size gets tight however with 4 people. We started out with a 25 ft model similar to what you described and used the heck out of it for 9 years, then sold it to friends and upgraded to a 35 ft model as we often have 4-6 people in the trailer. Good luck in your search.

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