Travel Trailer
Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
Compare specs across all model years (2020–2024)
5
Model Years
4
Sleeps
22' 2"
Length
5,387
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2024 R-Pod Rp-196
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (31.1). Most recent model year with latest updates.
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2020
2021
Tank Capacity Change
Fresh water capacity changed from 36 to 30 gallons.
All Model Years
Best Value
2024
2024 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
31.1
5,387 lbs GVWR
517 lbs Hitch
22' 2"
Sleeps 4
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2023
2023 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
28.4
517 lbs Hitch
22' 2"
Sleeps 4
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2022
2022 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
28.4
361 lbs Hitch
22' 2"
Sleeps 4
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2021
2021 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
28.4
361 lbs Hitch
22' 2"
Sleeps 4
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2020
2020 Forest River RV R-Pod Rp-196
28.4
361 lbs Hitch
22' 2"
Sleeps 4
Original model year
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