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2009 R-Pod Ultra Lite Travel Trailer

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2009 R-Pod Ultra Lite travel trailer
by Forest River

” Affordable luxury at the lowest tow weight in its class. All models are fully self-contained with holding tank capacities beyond comparison and a tank monitoring system at your fingertips. ”

Important dimensions:
7 floorplans are available
Exterior length between 16’2″ and 18’3″,  Exterior width 8’0″
Exterior height 8’8″, with a/c 9’2″, Interior height 6’6″
Ultra lightweight with unloaded weight between 1937 lbs and 2336 lbs
Load capacity 1050-`428 lbs,  Hitch weight 179-241 lbs
Tanks – fresh 36,  grey 35, black 35 – gallons
MSRP (see forum below for prices people are paying)

R-Pod ultra lite travel trailer exterior

Forest River says that “the r�pod is the first of it�s kind to offer you affordable luxury at the lowest tow weight in it�s class. All models are fully self-contained with holding tank capacities beyond comparison and a tank monitoring system at your fingertips.”

The r-pod comes in 7 floorplans with lengths between 16’2″ and 18’2″. Two of the models feature a slide. We show all of the floorplans below.

We show 2 pictures of the interior below.  Forest River says the r-pod comes with “residential cabinetry, hardwood drawers and expandable cargo netting for additional storage wherever possible”.

r-pod Ultra Lite interior

These 2 pictures show the RP-151 (see floorplans below) with Stone Creek interior

R-Pod small travel trailer interior - dinette

Forest River says: “Affordable luxury at the lowest tow weight in it�s class. All models are fully self-contained with holding tank capacities beyond comparison and a tank monitoring system at your fingertips. The r�pod is a perfect example of �form follows function�, with it�s unique shape and construction giving way to 78� interior height! The design team has provided you with residential cabinetry, hardwood drawers and expandable cargo netting for additional storage wherever possible. The r�pod comes equipped with a 4.2 Cubic Foot 3-way refrigerator that provides you with enough space for all those extended camping vacations. Enjoy your favorite movie on the optional 9� widescreen LCD drop-down TV that also features a AM/FM/CD stereo and DVD player with remote control. Other popular options include the convection microwave oven, r�dome awning with built-in screen room and the 11K BTU low profile A/C. R�pod …where YOUR journey begins!”

Just some of the exterior features: Custom Tinted Safety Glass Windows, 20 lb. LP Tank with Cover, Aluminum Wheel Fenders, Patio Light with Amber Lens, Exterior 120 Volt Recept, Welded Aluminum Sidewalls and Floor, Laminated Sidewalls, Floor and Roof, Seamless Roof, Lamilux 1000 Gel Coated Fiberglass, Radius Entry and Baggage Doors, Folding Assist Grab Handle, Entry Door Step

Just some of the interior features: Wet Bath with Integrated Toilet, No-Wax Seamless Vinyl Flooring, Solid Lumber Core Cabinet Fronts Assembled with Screws, Raised Panel Cabinet Doors with Glazed Finish, Hardwood Drawer Fronts with Metal Guides, Decorative Window Treatments, Decorative Shower Curtain with Tieback, Mini Blinds Where Applicable, Bedroom Pocket Organizer, Bathroom Pocket Organizers

  
Floorplans:
 

People have commented on RoTi forums that there is a similarity with the T@B small travel trailer.  The TAB is 15’6″ overall length compared to the r-pod’s basic length of 16’2″, but all r-pod models are fully self-contained with “holding tank capacities beyond comparison and a tank monitoring system at your fingertips.”

We show the basic RP-151 floorplan below.  This has a length of 16’2″ and an unloaded weight of 1937 lbs. Load capacity 1304 lbs:

r-pod floorplan 151 

The RP-152 increases the length just 4″ to 16’6″ (unloaded weight of 1972 lbs, load capacity 1185 lbs), downsizes the dinette arrangement an adds permanent bunks. The r-pod models all show a clever use of the space:

r-pod floorplan RP-152

The next we show is the RP-171 with a length of 18’2″ and an unloaded weight of 2121 lbs.  Load capacity 1060 lbs  This has the advantage of a permanent queen bed.  (The RP 175 shown below also has a queen bed, but the 175 comes with a slide-out):

r-pod floorplan 171

Next we show the RP-172 with the same length as the 171 (18’2″), an unloaded weight of 2113 lbs and load capacity 1066 lbs, but with the big dinette and a bigger bunks arrangement:

r-pod floorplan RP-172

Next, the RP-173 – 18’2 and 2039 lbs.  Load capacity 1145 lbs  There is an option to replace the sofa with 2 chairs:

r-pod floorplan RP-173 

Next, the RP-174 – 18’2 and 2306 lbs.  Load capacity 1428lbs.  A heavier unloaded vehicle weight and a bigger load capacity.  The first of 2 models with a slide-out.  The slide makes a big difference to the space available of course:

r-pod floorplan RP-174

Finally we show the RP-175 with (18’2″ and 2335 lbs, load capacity 1399 lbs) with a queen bed and slide out:

r-pod floorplan 175


Just a few of the features of the r-pod:

  • “The first of it�s kind to offer you affordable luxury at the lowest tow weight in it�s class”
  • Powder Coated Steel Frame
  • Gas / Elec. DSI Water Heater
  • Wet Bath with Integrated Toilet
  • Custom Tinted Safety Glass Windows
  • Wide range of standard and optional features

2009 R-Pod Ultra Lite travel trailer by Forest River review – Roaming Times

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