Used 2023 Venture RV Stratus 231VRB — New Braunfels, TX

Listed at $24,097, this used 2023 Venture RV Stratus 231VRB is a travel trailer on the Rear Bath floor plan. At 26 ft 6 in it is a little shorter than most travel trailers (28 ft 11 in). Dry weight is 5,210 lb, close to the 5,550 lb median for the category.

Expect roughly 6,150 lb once it is loaded for a trip. That calls for a half-ton pickup, with 10–15% of that on the hitch landing on the tow vehicle — check the payload sticker rather than the tow rating — payload runs out first on half-tons.

Sleeping capacity is 3, which is on the compact side for the category. A single slide-out opens up the main living area when you are parked. GVWR is 7,285 lb, leaving about 2,075 lb for water, propane, gear and passengers before you reach the limit.

It is listed $2,832 below the $26,929 MSRP, a 11% saving.

Fitted equipment includes electric patio awning, grab handle, double door refrigerator and center living room. It ships from New Braunfels, TX door-to-door to any of the 50 states, inspected before it leaves, at one transparent price with no dealer fees.