2017 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-176 Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 2564 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | Shop Weight Distributing Hitches | - |
| Hitch Weight | 286 lbs | ReeseTrailer Hitch | Shop Hitches | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1222 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 240 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 115 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 78 in | - | - | - |
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Dry Weight
2564 lbs
Hitch Weight
286 lbs
Payload Capacity
1222 lbs
Length
240 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
115 in
Interior Height
78 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 55 | - | - | - |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Battery Converter Amps
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 36 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 30 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 30 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 20 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
20 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | R | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Diameter | 14 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 14 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 75 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 205/75 R14 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 205 | - | - | - |
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Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
R
Rear Tire Diameter
14 in
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
75
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire
205/75 R14 Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
205
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Bathrooms
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Compact | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Compact
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Manual | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Curtain | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | No | Overhead Fan | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Bunkhouse
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | r-pod RP-176 | - | - | - |
| Class | Travel Trailer | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 1 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2010 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
r-pod RP-176
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2010
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this travel trailer.
Tow-Ready Score
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.3
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Travel Trailer class averages
+1.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.5
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-176, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 2564 lbs and hitch weight of 286 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 2564 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1222 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 240 in., width 96 in., and height 115 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The R-Pod Rp-176 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many R-Pod Rp-176 owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of lbs and dry weight of 2564 lbs, the R-Pod Rp-176 is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.
The R-Pod Rp-176 features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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