Travel Trailer
Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-173
Compare specs across all model years (2009–2012)
4
Model Years
4
Sleeps
18' 4"
Length
3,184
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2011 R-Pod Rp-173
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (3,184 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (34.0).
All Model Years
2012
2012 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-173
28.8
251 lbs Hitch
18' 4"
Sleeps 4
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Best Value
2011
2011 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-173
34.0
3,184 lbs GVWR
184 lbs Hitch
18' 4"
Sleeps 4
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2010
2010 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-173
33.8
3,184 lbs GVWR
184 lbs Hitch
18' 4"
Sleeps 4
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2009
2009 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-173
28.8
184 lbs Hitch
18' 2"
Sleeps 4
Original model year
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