2025 Venture SportTrek 252VRD vs 2024 Venture SportTrek 281VIK

Detailed Comparison

Two popular options on many shoppers' shortlists — the 2025 Venture SportTrek 252VRD and the 2024 Venture SportTrek 281VIK. Let's see how they compare across the specs that matter most.

Starting with size, the Venture SportTrek 252VRD measures 33.5 ft long and tips the scales at 3,300 lbs dry weight. The Venture SportTrek 281VIK comes in at 36.0 ft with a dry weight of 4,100 lbs. That gives the Venture SportTrek 281VIK roughly 2.5 extra feet of length.

The Venture SportTrek 252VRD sleeps 7 while the Venture SportTrek 281VIK accommodates 2. Slide-outs play a role in livability: the Venture SportTrek 252VRD has 3 and the Venture SportTrek 281VIK has 1.

For boondocking enthusiasts, tank sizes matter. Fresh water capacity goes to the Venture SportTrek 281VIK at 51 gallons versus 46 gallons. Solar-wise, you get 150W on the Venture SportTrek 252VRD and 250W on the Venture SportTrek 281VIK. Battery banks are 150 Ah and N/A.

At $93,000 MSRP for the Venture SportTrek 252VRD and $110,000 for the Venture SportTrek 281VIK, the Venture SportTrek 252VRD saves you $17,000.

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.