2025 Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX vs 2024 Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V

Detailed Comparison

If you're weighing the 2025 Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX against the 2024 Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V, you're looking at two solid contenders. Here's how they stack up.

Starting with size, the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX measures 39.0 ft long and tips the scales at 13,900 lbs dry weight. The Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V comes in at 28.5 ft with a dry weight of 11,500 lbs. That gives the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX roughly 10.5 extra feet of length.

The Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX sleeps 9 while the Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V accommodates 6. Slide-outs play a role in livability: the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX has 2 and the Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V has 0.

For boondocking enthusiasts, tank sizes matter. Fresh water capacity goes to the Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V at 87 gallons versus 76 gallons. Solar-wise, you get 400W on the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX and 150W on the Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V. Battery banks are 150 Ah and 200 Ah.

At $118,000 MSRP for the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX and $119,000 for the Forest River Vengeance Rogue 25V, the Forest River Shockwave 21RQMX saves you $1,000. With only a 1% price difference, the choice comes down to features rather than cost.

If you're traveling with a family, look for the model with more sleeping positions and better storage. Boondockers: look at the fresh water capacity and solar/battery systems — they determine how long you can stay out. For the full-time RV lifestyle, every gallon of tank capacity and every inch of counter space counts.

The numbers tell one story, but the feel of a floor plan is personal. Schedule a walkthrough before you decide.