Weight difference RP 180 production years
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Topic: Weight difference RP 180 production years
Posted By: HuskyDome-ain
Subject: Weight difference RP 180 production years
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 8:22pm
I wanted to know why the 2019 RP180 UVW is 2662 lbs, and the 2023 RP180 UVW is 3447 lbs. That's almost 800 pounds difference! I would love to have an RP180 but that weight is pushing the limits of my pull vehicle  Anyone have ideas?
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Posted By: Austintaco
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 8:27pm
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I’ll try and help. You are probably doing what I was doing a few weeks ago and looking at the weights of the model you like and how it went up through the years. I found this site helpful: https://www.forestriverrvsource.com/specifications-forest-river-r-pod-specs-by-model-m1641 - https://www.forestriverrvsource.com/specifications-forest-river-r-pod-specs-by-model-m1641 However, the weights given will be for a basic model. Your actual dry weight, will add for items like microwaves, AC, electric jacks, so plan accordingly. Hope this helps! ------------- 2003 Toyota Tacoma 1984 Toyota 4runner 2016 Rpod HRE 179 |
Posted By: Colt
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 9:16pm
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My 2016 actually weight 3122 pounds with water heater full, dishes, pots, pans, towels, sheets, cleaning supplies, a few cans and snacks, R-dome, LP full, various cords, hoses and drains, all ready to go to a disaster, but without water. Extra weight options are power jack, micro, TV and A/C. That makes the dry weight of 2992 lbs I remember sound believable. One difference I see is the new outdoor kitchen. The TV is larger. The wheels are larger. An awning weighs more then an R-dome. Not sure about 800 lbs, though; maybe the frame is heavier. ------------- John '16 R-Pod 180 |
Posted By: HuskyDome-ain
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2023 at 10:04pm
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My 2017 RP171 UVW is tagged as 2518, with a maximum payload of 690 lbs. 30 gallons water (249 lbs) and payload of 319 lbs is 668 lbs plus 2518=3086 lbs. My FurPod has AC, Microwave/Convection oven, 6 gallon water heater, TV, Single door fridg/freezer, RDome and stereo amp/receiver. I think 3400 lbs would be the limit of my pull capability, even though my Jeep manual says my tow package can handle 6200 lbs (I doubt that!) |