2010 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 29qr Specs

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This RV's GVWR
11,800 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
3.0/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2010 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 29qr

With spacious accommodations for up to 10, the 2010 Shockwave DX 29qr is built for those who crave adventure without sacrificing comfort. Its 30.3-foot length and 7,658 lbs dry weight make it manageable to tow while offering a robust cargo area for all your toys, thanks to an impressive 4,142 lbs of payload capacity. The single slide-out enhances the living space, providing room to relax after a day of fun. Ideal for families or groups looking to maximize their playtime, this toy hauler is ready for your next getaway.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 11800 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 7658 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 1758 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 4142 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 364 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 99 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
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GVWR
11800 lbs
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Safety Essential
Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
7658 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
1758 lbs
Payload Capacity
4142 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
364 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
99 in
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Clip On Mirrors

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 106 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 35 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 35 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 59.4 lbs - Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
106 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
35 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
59.4 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Wheels Composition Chrome - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Rear Tire 15 inch Full Spec - - -
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Wheels Composition
Chrome
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Tire
15 inch Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Recliner / Rockers 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Full Size Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
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Number Of Recliner / Rockers
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Recommended
Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Full Size Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Rear - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
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Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard

Cargo

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Cargo Area Length 270 / 6858 in - - -
Cargo Area Width 99 / 2514.6 in - - -
Cargo Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Cargo Area Rear Door Style Ramp Door - - -
Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity 35 / 132.5 gal/lbs - - -
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Cargo Area Length
270 / 6858 in
Cargo Area Width
99 / 2514.6 in
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity
35 / 132.5 gal/lbs

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Interior

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Material Cloth - - -
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Material
Cloth

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2010 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Shockwave DX 29QR - - -
Class Toy Hauler - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2010
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Shockwave DX 29QR
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this toy hauler.

Tow-Ready Score
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.0
Living Space & Layout
4.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages -0.2
Final Living Space & Layout 4.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
Storage Space
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +1.0
Final Storage Space 6.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Toy Hauler class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2010 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 29qr, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11800 lbs. With a dry weight of 7658 lbs and hitch weight of 1758 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 7658 lbs and a GVWR of 11800 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4142 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 364 in., width 99 in., and height in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Shockwave DX 29qr includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Shockwave DX 29qr owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of 11800 lbs and dry weight of 7658 lbs, the Shockwave DX 29qr is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Toy Hauler.

The Shockwave DX 29qr features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11800 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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