2023 CrossRoads RV ZINGER LITE Zr280bh Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,480 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.4/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.7/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
3.3/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2023 CrossRoads RV ZINGER LITE Zr280bh

The 2023 Zinger Lite ZR280BH, with a dry weight of 6,630 pounds, is a genuinely lightweight option in the travel trailer market, ranking in the 20th percentile for weight. Its impressive 78-gallon fresh water tank promotes extended dry camping, making it suited for those looking to boondock comfortably with its efficient water supply. With the ability to sleep 10, this model is designed for larger groups seeking spacious accommodations without excess towing stress. Ideal for family outings or group trips, it provides plenty of room and convenience.

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 9480 lbs Class 4 Receiver Shop Receivers -
Dry Weight 6630 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 680 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2850 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 390 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 81 in - - -
Exterior Height 135 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
9480 lbs
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Class 4 Receiver
4.5
Dry Weight
6630 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
680 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2850 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
390 in
Details
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
81 in
Exterior Height
135 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 2 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 51 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 78 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 39 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
51 gal
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50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
78 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
39 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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Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Steel
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 Electrical / 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
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Rear - - -
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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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 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
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
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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Satellite No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Satellite Prewiring No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
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Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Satellite Prewiring
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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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 2023 - - -
Make CrossRoads - - -
Display Name Zinger Lite ZR280BH - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2018 - - -
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Parent Company
Thor Industries
Year
2023
Make
CrossRoads
Display Name
Zinger Lite ZR280BH
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2018

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
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.8
Living Space & Layout
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Living Space & Layout 5.3
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Comfort & Features 6.3
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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 2023 CrossRoads RV ZINGER LITE Zr280bh, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 9480 lbs. With a dry weight of 6630 lbs and hitch weight of 680 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6630 lbs and a GVWR of 9480 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2850 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 390 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The ZINGER LITE Zr280bh includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many ZINGER LITE Zr280bh 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 9480 lbs and dry weight of 6630 lbs, the ZINGER LITE Zr280bh 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 Travel Trailer.

The ZINGER LITE Zr280bh features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 9480 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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