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Topic: Looking at R-Pod 153

Posted By: Mike9999
Subject: Looking at R-Pod 153
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 6:18pm

Hello! My wife and I are brand-new to the RV lifestyle. We are looking at an R-Pod 153. It is a new model just being released. We were looking at the 171 but decided it was just too tiny for us. The 153 has more headroom and a dry bath. Does any of you have an insight on this new model?

Thanks! Mike

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Thanks, Mike

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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 9:50pm

Haven't heard about a 153. Is it a comeback model from the 151 and 152 that were produced 2009-2010? Those were quite small as the unit was 12' long and the a frame up front was 3' so the whole trailer had a total length of 15'.

OK, just got off of the FR site and looked at the 153. Quite a trailer with a full size, (propane/electric) fridge, impressive. You better have a good size tv to haul that around as the empty weight is almost 3200 lbs, about 800 lbs more than my 177, and that is empty weight.

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Posted By: Mike9999
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2022 at 10:03pm

It is a bit over 17' long. We have a Ford Explorer which can tow up to 4500 lbs. Here is the URL: https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/r-pod/RP-153/5914 - https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/r-pod/RP-153/5914

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Thanks, Mike

Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 9:51am

Hi Mike9999. That 153 looks like a sweet RV. It has some features I really like such as the front window and full bath. Since you are new to RV life, I think the most important thing for you, is to have a good idea of how you intend to use the RV. For my wife and I, the 153 would fit the bill: small, simple and easy to tow.

Best of luck and welcome to the forum!

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 30 Jun 2022 at 6:01pm

I am waiting to hear from the factory when they start a run of these, I intend to go up and inspect.. LOL

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