R-Pod 190 Specs
Top 2018 Medium-Size RVs 

R-Pod 190 scored as one of best medium-size RVs for 2018; with weight under 3,000 lbs, it offers user-friendly layout including full slide-out kitchen, large sleeping and dining corners and full walk-in bath...


         The new 2018 model R-pod 190 belongs to medium-size, lightweight travel trailers. With its dry weight below 3,000 lbs it is within the towing range of many popular SUVs. Well-equipped with very functional kitchen, large dinette convertible not only into 2nd bed for two (if needed) but also into spacious, bright living/Entertainment corner and with walk-in full bath, it seems to offer very comfortable RV-ing conditions. The best for 2 persons it can easily serve family with 2 kids.... 

Well, this is just very short summary of what you can find on the previous page (description, illustrating pictures and video). If you did not have a chance to read it, please first go to:

--> R-pod 190: one of best RVs for 2018

Just in a case you did not see it, the newcomer on the market Forest River RP-190 

Specifications


Overall length

Box length

Exterior width (1)

Exterior height (2)

Interior headroom

Dry weight (3)

Hitch weight

GVWR

Cargo (3)

Fresh water tank

Gray water tank

Black water tank

LPG

Sleeps (4)

Slide-out

20’4”

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96”

9’6”

6’6”

2,785 lbs

366 lbs

3,836 lbs

1,051 lbs

36 gals

30 gals

30 gals

20 lbs

2 (4)

1


1. Shell width is 77” (extra 19” is added by fenders) 

2. With roof-mounted AC (8’8” without A/C unit)

3. With standard features

4. When dinette converted to dual-bed (42" x 74").

Interior: Note the ward on the right to the fridge/micro

The upper ward includes the bar for hanging cloths

Construction:

  • Frame: Powder-coated steel
  • Shell:   welded aluminum frame (sidewalls & floor) , laminated sidewalls w/coated fiberglass finish, single-piece fiberglass roof
  • Slide-out: 1 (houses kitchen and storage)
  • Insulation: R7 (sidewalls), R9 (floor and roof)
  • Windows: Tinted safety glass
  • Entrance door: friction-hinged w/window
  • Axle: Single
  • Suspension: Independent torsion
  • Brakes: Self-adjusting, electric
  • Wheels: Aluminum rims 205/75/R15 nitrogen-filled tires
  • Coupler: 2”

Standard Features

Interior:

  • Solid-wood cabinets door & drawer fronts
  • Mini-blinds
  • Wall-mounted Pocket-Organizers
  • AM/FM Stereo w/Bluetooth and speakers (int/ext)
  • Grey Shaker-style cabinetry

Recessed sink and cook-top with flush-mounted lids

Kitchen

  • 3.7 cu. ft, 3-way refrigerator w/freezer
  • 2-burner recessed cooktop w/flush-mounted glass lid
  • Undermount stainless steel sink w/flush-mounted cover
  • U-shaped Dinette w/removable table (convertible to double-size bed)
  • Kitchen cabinets (shelves, drawers…)
  • Solid countertop

Bath

  • Thetford toilet
  • Shower cabin w/vinyl courting
  • Vanity w/sink
  • Medicine cabinet

LPG enclosed in hard cover, with battery rack behind and an optional power jack.

The small "blue-spot" attached to the A-frame is the LP access point with "quick-disconnect"

Exterior

  • 4 Stabilizing jacks (Scissor-type)
  • Dual battery rack (tongue- mounted)
  • 20 LPG tank w/hard-cover
  • 120Vac receptacle
  • Folding assist handle
  • Double aluminum entry step
  • 2 storage compartments (one pass-through) w/magnetic door laches
  • Exterior speakers
  • Exterior shower
  • LP quick disconnect
  • TV antenna 

Large front storage compartment

Rear "Pass-through" storage compartment. On the right (darker area) is visible access door form the inside of the camper.

The built-in wooden box houses the furnace

Climate control

  • 20k BTU furnace
  • A/C prep (13.5k BTU unit is optional)
  • 3-speed MaxaAir Fan

Ceiling-mounted A/C unit

Electrical

  • 55A Converter w/battery charger
  • Shore plug w/detachable power cord
  • LED lights (int/ext)
  • Monitor Panel (lights, water tanks levels…)
  • USB charging port
  • 120V Electrical outlets (int/ext)
  • Solar charge port

Exterior shower w/hot & cold water access

Water/Plumbing

  • Rotocast water tanks (Fresh/Grey/Black)
  • City water hook-up
  • Black tank flush
  • 6 gallons DSI water heater (electric/gas) w/bypass
  • 12V Demand Water Pump
  • Sever hose w/carrier

Anti-slippery aluminum entrance steps 

Safety

  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Detectors & Alarms (CO, smoke, propane)
  • Breakaway switch
  • Spare tire
  • GFCI protected electrical network
  • Dead-bolt door lock

Options

  • Rack for 2 bikes
  • Power tongue jack
  • Thule awning 
  • 24” LED TV
  • 13.5k BTU roof-mounted A/C
  • Convection Microwave Oven

Summarizing: The Forest River newly-introduced R-Pod 190 travel trailer deserves its place on the list of top affordable, lightweight RVs for 2018.

Go to: --> Review of top RVs for 2018

Note:  Check with the manufacturer and / or authorized RV Dealer for the up-to-date list of features, options as well as latest specifications. These written above may not be accurate and certainly are subject to change by the factory. We are not responsible for any inaccuracy, the above text is provided only for the general information.

This review was written based on publicly available information for the benefits of the community of RV-ers. We do not receive any gratification or financial benefits from RV manufacturers, dealers, and any other promoters of RVs. 

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