2017 Forest River RV Shockwave 33fwg-dx Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 14999 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | Shop Receivers | - |
| Dry Weight | 9916 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2458 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 5045 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 438 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 160 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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GVWR
14999 lbs
Dry Weight
9916 lbs
Hitch Weight
2458 lbs
Payload Capacity
5045 lbs
Length
438 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
160 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 110 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 65 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | 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
110 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Chrome | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Interior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16 Inch Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Chrome
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Interior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16 Inch Radial Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Number Of Full Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
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Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Full Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Sofas
2
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Pedestal Table | - | - | - |
| Oven Depth | 17 / 431.8 in | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Pedestal Table
Oven Depth
17 / 431.8 in
Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Kenwood | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Kenwood
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Cargo
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Rear Door Style | Ramp Door | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity | 40 / 151.4 gal/lbs | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Length | 244 / 6197.6 in | - | - | - |
| Cargo Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Cargo Area Rear Door Style
Ramp Door
Cargo Area Auxiliary Gas Tank Capacity
40 / 151.4 gal/lbs
Cargo Area Length
244 / 6197.6 in
Cargo Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Shockwave 33FWG DX | - | - | - |
| Class | Toy Hauler | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Shockwave 33FWG DX
Class
Toy Hauler
Max Sleeping Count
10
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 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 2017 Forest River RV Shockwave 33fwg-dx, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 14999 lbs. With a dry weight of 9916 lbs and hitch weight of 2458 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Toy Hauler has a dry weight of 9916 lbs and a GVWR of 14999 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 5045 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 438 in., width 102 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Shockwave 33fwg-dx includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Shockwave 33fwg-dx 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 14999 lbs and dry weight of 9916 lbs, the Shockwave 33fwg-dx 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 33fwg-dx features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 14999 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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