Travel Trailer
Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
Compare specs across all model years (2012–2016)
5
Model Years
10
Sleeps
31' 11"
Length
7,595
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2013 Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (7,530 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (28.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2015
2016
Capacity Upgrade
Sleeping capacity increased from 10 to 12 with layout improvements.
2013
2014
Larger Fresh Tank
Fresh water capacity changed from 36 to 44 gallons.
All Model Years
2016
2016 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
25.4
7,690 lbs GVWR
690 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 12
↑ Sleeps 2 more than 2015
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2015
2015 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
26.2
630 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 10
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2014
2014 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
27.7
7,630 lbs GVWR
630 lbs Hitch
31' 11"
Sleeps 10
↑ 100 lbs heavier than 2013
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Best Value
2013
2013 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
28.4
7,530 lbs GVWR
530 lbs Hitch
32' 0"
Sleeps 10
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2012
2012 Cruiser RV Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs
27.9
7,530 lbs GVWR
530 lbs Hitch
32' 0"
Sleeps 10
Original model year
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Can Your Vehicle Tow the Shadow Cruiser S-280qbs?
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