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The rp-171 r-pod was one of the first r-pods to come off the Forest River production line back in late 2008. The combination of 60" wide queen bed and large front dinette have proven very popular with 2 person families. The dinette table legs fold under to allow it to be made into a small bed as well. Storage can be found under the queen bed and each dinette seat. Additional pass-thru storage is located in the rear allowing easy access from both sides of the camper.

The overhead cabinet are located above the stove and sink. The LCD TV combo is located under the cabinet assembly. A full refridgerator (REFER) is located between the bed and kitchen area.
 
Each rp-171 comes with a front mounted propane tank, waste-hose storage tube and front hand-jack. The r-pod sidewalls and floor are 2" gel-coated laminate providing R9 insulation factor. The axle is a dual-axle torsion suspension system - providing a smooth tow.
 
Forest Rivers MSRP on the rp-171 is $17,630, the average dealer price appears to be in the $13,000 - $14,000 ballpark, with awning.

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Model RP-171
 Unloaded Vehicle Weight
 2,121 lbs.
 Hitch Weight
 181 lbs.
 Load Capacity
 1,060 lbs.
 Exterior Length Without Spare Tire
 18' 2"
 Exterior Pod Width
 6' 5"
 Exterior Overall Width
 8' 0"
 Exterior Height
 8' 8"
 Exterior Height w AC
 9' 2"
 LP Capacity
 20 lbs.
 Fresh Water Capacity
 36 Gal.
 Grey Water Capacity
 35 Gal.
 Black Water Capacity
 35 Gal.
 Tire Size
 205/75/R14
 
 
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Selected Dealer Pricing - with TV, HD Ant, Microwave, A/C and Awning

Bumgarner Camping Center (NC) $12, 998 (does not include awning)
Couch's RV Nation (OH)  $11,995 (all options)
Country Roads RV Center (Ky)  $13,963
George M Sutton (Oregon) $16,788 (no awning)
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