MSRP: Starting at $20,358 USD (First reviewed and published Nov. 18, 2015)
Current MSRP: Hovers around $13,000 USD
The Rpod is still such a popular travel trailer and one we see so frequently. For the consistent searches for it our site, we thought we’d run this overview again. Versatile, filled with thought, amenities and necessities, all keep this ultralite a sought-after road trip staple. The 2015 Forest River Rpod 179 is a true example of “form follows function,” with its unique shape and construction. It is the first of its kind to offer you affordable luxury at the lowest tow weight in its class.
The interior of the R-Pod gives you that luxurious motor coach feel with a pop out dinette, full width kitchen containing a two burner range top, ample counter space and a 3-Way 4.2 cu ft gas/12V/electric DSI refrigerator and freezer combo. The beautiful hardwood cabinetry is manufacturer in their facility and have raised panel cabinet doors, solid wood drawers with residential hidden hinges and ball bearing drawer guides. R-Pod cabinets are glued and screwed together to form the best woodwork in the lite-weight towable industry. R-Pod bathrooms have a handheld shower head and sink faucet.
One of the many great features of the R-Pod is how much storage it has. The R-Pod has more outside storage than many larger RVs. All R-Pods have pass thru storage with water-tight locking doors to keep your belongings safe. In addition, R-Pod’s roof is a strong seamless one-piece fiberglass roof that stretches from front to back and has a rear spoiler and all around LED lights.
One must have option is the R Dome which provides additional exterior space to your R-Pod and must have when camping!
Interior Features:
- Wet bath w/ integrated toilet & sink
- No-wax seamless vinyl flooring
- Solid lumber core cabinet fronts assembled with screws
- Grey shaker style cabinetry
- Hardwood drawer fronts w/ full extension
- ball bearing drawer guides
- Decorative window treatments
- Mini blinds (where applicable)
- Collapsible clothes hanger (where applicable)
- Bathroom pocket organizers
- Kitchen sink cover
- High rise goose neck kitchen faucet
- E-Z glide dinette table
- AM/FM/CD/DVD bluetooth stereo
- 6’6″ interior height
- LED interior lighting
- Decorative shower curtain w/tieback
- Pleated night shades (where applicable)
- 3-speed Fantastic Fan
- Raised panel cabinet doors
- 3-Way refrigerator – 4.2 cu ft
- Fire extinguisher
- LP detector
- Smoke detector
- CO detector
- Gas/electric DSI hot water heater
- Water heater by-pass system
- Two burner range top
- 20,000 BTU furnace
- 12V water pump
- Monitor panel
- 55 amp converter w/ charger
- Detachable power cord – 28’
- Air conditioner ready
- Adjustable shower head
- Thetford® toilet
Optional Equipment:
- Convection microwave 51 lb
- 13.5 K BTU low profile air conditioner 95 lb
- 19″ LCD flat screen TV
Exterior Features:
- Custom tinted safety glass windows
- 20 lb LP tank w/ cover
- Black powder coated fender skirts
- Patio light w/ amber lens
- Exterior 120V recept
- License plate holder w/ light
- Welded aluminum sidewalls and floor
- Laminated sidewalls, floor and roof
- Seamless roof
- Magnetic baggage door catches
- Radius entrance and baggage doors
- Folding assist grab handle
- Entry door step
- Black tank flush
- Rear spoiler w/ LED clearance lights
- TV antenna
- Pre-wired for Zamp solar system
- Two-tone gel-coated exterior fiberglass
- Outside shower
- Outside speakers
- Large 30-35 gallon holding tanks
- 20,000 BTU furnace
- 6 gallon Gas/Electric DSI water heater
- Independent torsion axle
- Aluminum split spoke wheels
- LED taillights
- Detachable power cord
- Four (4) scissor stabilizer jacks
- Powder coated steel frame
- 2″ coupler
- Electric brakes
- 205/75/R14 radial tires
- Spare tire and cover
- Super-lube hubs
- Dual battery rack
- Rotocast holding tanks
- Rotocast fresh water tank
- Nitrogen filled tires
- Self-adjusting brakes
- Safety chains
- Dead-bolt door lock
- Ground fault protected electrical circuit
- Breakaway switch
Optional Equipment:
- R-dome awning with screen room 20 lb
- Axle riser 20 lb
- Bike carrier (2 bikes) 13 lb
- Second Fuel Cell
SPECS for 2015 Forest River R Pod 179:
| Measurements | |
| Exterior Length | 20′ 0″ |
| Exterior Width | 96″ |
| Exterior Height | 9′ 7″ |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) | TBA |
| Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) | 285 |
| Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) | 2,630 |
| Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) | 1,155 |
| Tank Capacities | |
| Fresh Water Capacity (gals) | 36 |
| Gray Waste Water Capacity (gals) | 30 |
| Black Waste Water Capacity (gals) | 30 |
| Other | |
| Awning Size | Opt. R-dome |
