Travel Trailer
Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-153
Compare specs across all model years (2022–2025)
4
Model Years
4
Sleeps
17' 3"
Length
4,872
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2025 R-Pod Rp-153
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (4,524 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (32.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2024
2025
Weight Reduction
GVWR dropped from 5,220 to 4,524 lbs (696 lbs lighter), improving towability.
All Model Years
Best Value
2025
2025 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-153
32.4
4,524 lbs GVWR
290 lbs Hitch
17' 3"
Sleeps 4
↓ 696 lbs lighter than 2024
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2024
2024 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-153
32.3
5,220 lbs GVWR
350 lbs Hitch
17' 6"
Sleeps 4
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2023
2023 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-153
28.1
350 lbs Hitch
17' 6"
Sleeps 4
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2022
2022 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-153
25.0
Sleeps 4
Original model year
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Can Your Vehicle Tow the R-Pod Rp-153?
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