2016 CrossRoads RV Z-1 Zt225rb Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,612 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.4
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
3.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.7/ 5

About the 2016 CrossRoads RV Z-1 Zt225rb

The 2016 Z-1 ZT225RB travel trailer combines lightweight design with thoughtful features, making it an excellent choice for small families or couples seeking flexibility on the road. At just under 5,200 lbs dry, this RV is easily towable by most SUVs, while its 25.9-foot length and single slide create a spacious living area. With sleeping accommodations for four and an exterior kitchen, you'll enjoy the convenience of outdoor cooking. If you're looking for a versatile trailer with plenty of storage and comfort, this could be your ideal match.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR
7612 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
5198 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
612 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2414 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
311 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Exterior Height
131 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 45 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 52 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 26 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
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44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
52 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
26 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 75 - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Width 205 - - -
Rear Tire 205/75 R15C Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating C - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
205
Rear Tire
205/75 R15C Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
C
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

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 -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Sheet Metal - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
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Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Sheet Metal
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Satellite No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
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Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Thor Industries - - -
Year 2016 - - -
Make CrossRoads - - -
Display Name Z-1 ZT225RB - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2015 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2016
Make
CrossRoads
Display Name
Z-1 ZT225RB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2015

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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 7.3
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Living Space & Layout 7.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
6.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.5
Final Storage Space 6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 7.3
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 2016 CrossRoads RV Z-1 Zt225rb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 7612 lbs. With a dry weight of 5198 lbs and hitch weight of 612 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5198 lbs and a GVWR of 7612 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2414 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 311 in., width in., and height 131 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Z-1 Zt225rb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Z-1 Zt225rb 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 7612 lbs and dry weight of 5198 lbs, the Z-1 Zt225rb 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Z-1 Zt225rb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 7612 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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