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2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB
by Grand Design
Full Specifications
General Info
| Manufacturer | Grand Design |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Year | 2025 |
| Category | Travel Trailer |
| Subcategory | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Length | 18.5 ft |
| Width | 7.5 ft |
| Height | 10.5 ft |
| Dry Weight | 5,200 lbs |
| GVWR | 9,900 lbs |
| Hitch Weight | 570 lbs |
| Cargo Capacity | 4,700 lbs |
Engine & Chassis
| Fuel Type | N/A |
| Engine | — |
| Chassis | — |
| Horsepower | — |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
Living & Off-Grid
| Sleeping Capacity | 6 |
| Slide-Outs | 1 |
| Awning Length | 15.5 ft |
| A/C | 13,500 BTU |
| Furnace | 20,000 BTU |
| Fridge | Residential French door |
| Fresh Water | 40 gal |
| Gray Water | 53 gal |
| Black Water | 28 gal |
| Solar | — |
| Battery | 150 Ah |
| Inverter | 1,000 W |
About the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB
Grand Design has built the 2025 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB for families and couples who want serious camping comfort without the commitment of a motorized RV. Unhitch at camp and your tow vehicle is free for day trips and errands.
At 18.5 feet long, 7.5-foot width and 10.5 feet in height, the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB tips the scales at 5,200 pounds dry weight, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,900 pounds, leaving you 4,700 lbs of cargo carrying capacity. With one slide-out, the interior opens up considerably at camp, creating a spacious feel.
Families will appreciate the generous sleeping capacity of 6, with bunk beds, convertible dinettes, and a master sleeping area all contributing to the count. The 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB delivers enough room for the whole family to spread out after a long day of hiking, swimming, or exploring.
Boondocking enthusiasts will value the a 40-gallon fresh water tank, 53 gallons of gray water holding, a 28-gallon black water tank. Energy management is handled by 150 amp-hours of battery storage, a 1000-watt inverter for household AC power. A 13,500 BTU air conditioner keeps things cool in summer heat, and 20,000 BTU of furnace output tackles chilly evenings. The kitchen features a Residential French door refrigerator for keeping provisions cold. The 15.5-foot awning creates a shaded outdoor area that becomes a favorite gathering spot at camp.
With a dry weight of 5,200 lbs, you will need a properly rated tow vehicle. The hitch weight comes in at 570 lbs, an important factor for matching to your truck. The fully loaded GVWR of 9,900 lbs is the number to match against your tow vehicle's rating.
Priced at $47,000, the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB sits in the competitive mid-range where buyers get meaningful features without a luxury price tag hanging over the purchase. The 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB is particularly well-suited for families who want to keep their camping rig separate from their daily driver, and who camp frequently enough to justify a dedicated trailer.
For 2025, the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB continues to demonstrate why Grand Design remains a respected name in the RV industry. It delivers a compelling combination of comfort, capability, and craftsmanship that holds up under real-world scrutiny.
For weekend getaways or cross-country adventures, the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB provides all the comforts of home in a well-designed travel trailer.
Weighing just 5,200 lbs dry with a GVWR of 9,900 lbs, the 2025 Grand Design Transcend 221RB is towable by many half-ton trucks and large SUVs. Inside, the 18.5-foot layout includes 1 slide-out(s), a U-shaped dinette, and entertainment center with TV prep.
Climate control includes a 13,500 BTU air conditioner and 20,000 BTU furnace for year-round comfort. Priced from $47,000, this trailer offers premium features at a family-friendly price point.