New r-pod Cover Available from Forest River

Forest River now has a cover designed specifically for the r-pod available. It is formed to fit the r-pod snug, water-resistant and available in 2 colors – taupe and camo!

See your local dealer to purchase. RV Nation will have them for $300 as an option and for previous customers wanting to order.

r-pod

The folks over at rpod-owners.com have posted some information on the emissions standards that the r-pod travel trailers are being built to.  http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=33&PN=1
Basically, the r-pods are F-Four Star low emission compliant.

r-pod Production

We are getting reports that folks are having a hard time finding the r-pod floorplan they want in stock at the dealer and the average wait time on an order is being quoted at around 4-6 weeks. The reason the order time is in this range is due to how Forest River is building the r-pod. They are being constructed on the same line / facility as the Surveyor and right now Forest River is alternating production between the two product lines. It appears that production is rotating between the brands every 2 weeks or so depending on demand.

r-pod LP Tank Service Recall

Forest River has issued a service recall on the r-pod LP Tanks. They have added a tie down strap to better secure the tank to the frame. It is a simple install that can be done in minutes at your local dealer.

The Myth behind Wholesale RV dealers

For many folks the purchase of an RV or motor home is one of the biggest purchases they will make in their lifetime with only their house exceeding it.
We recently posted an article on what the RV Wholesale Dealer myth really is here: http://forest-river-campers.blogspot.com/2009/02/wholesale-rv-dealer-myth.html#comment-form
Check it out and save some money…

Check out http://www.wholesalervclub.com/ - they are the lowest priced, reputable dealer we have found.

r-pod 174 by Forest River

We finally got the rp-174 r-pod in last week and sold several within a day.They are going to be a popular r-pod, perhaps the most popular.

At our open house last weekend everyone commented on the ‘hard’ slideout and the big increase of room inside. We sold 8 r-pods Saturday at the open house. We had buyers drive in from St. Louis, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.

If you would like to take a look at our detailed slideshow simply click here.

The r-od 174 weighs 2400 lbs, sleeps up to 4, and has 36 gallon tanks, 6 gallon hot water tank… small camper, big features!

r-pod 151 Review

he r-pod 151 is the smallest of the r-pod floor plans at 16 foot – yet ironically it has the feel of more interior space than the 18 foot models. By moving the kitchen area to the front and the dinette to the rear, the floor space is extended by about 25%.
 
r-pod 151 floorplan
The Details:
Unloaded Weight: 1937
Hitch Weight: 241
Load Capacity: 1304
Exterior Length: 16’ 2”
Width: 8’ – pod is 6’ 5”
Exterior Height: 8’ 8”
Propane Cap 20lbs
Fresh Water Cap 36 gal
Grey Water cap 35 gal
Black Water cap 35 gal
Tire Size 205/75/R14
Hot Water Tank 6 gal
Wall thickness  2” laminated fiberglass
Notable Features:
11k BTU Air conditioner
20k BTU Furnace
Independent ‘Torsion’ suspension
4.2 cu ft Fridge
2-burner range top
LP, smoke, and CO detectors
Exterior 120 volt receptacles
Monitor Panel
Convection Microwave
Mini blinds
Rear stabilizer jacks
Detailed r-pod 151 Slideshow