Toy Hauler
Forest River RV Shockwave DX 22fb
Compare specs across all model years (2010–2012)
3
Model Years
8
Sleeps
23' 0"
Length
10,000
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2011 Shockwave DX 22fb
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (9,500 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (28.6).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2010
2011
Weight Reduction
GVWR dropped from 11,000 to 9,500 lbs (1,500 lbs lighter), improving towability.
All Model Years
2012
2012 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 22fb
28.1
9,500 lbs GVWR
1,030 lbs Hitch
23' 0"
Sleeps 8
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Best Value
2011
2011 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 22fb
28.6
9,500 lbs GVWR
1,030 lbs Hitch
23' 0"
Sleeps 8
↓ 1,500 lbs lighter than 2010
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2010
2010 Forest River RV Shockwave DX 22fb
28.4
11,000 lbs GVWR
1,030 lbs Hitch
23' 0"
Sleeps 8
Original model year
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