Used 2017 Forest River R-pod 176T — Ashland, VA

The 2017 R-pod 176T is Forest River's compact camper on the Hybrid floor plan. This one is used and listed at $9,179. At 18 ft 6 in it is a little shorter than most compact campers (21 ft 10 in). Dry weight is 2,621 lb, well under the 3,774 lb median for the category.

Loaded with water, propane and gear it will sit nearer 3,100 lb, which puts it within reach of a mid-size SUV, minivan or small pickup. Budget for 10–15% of that on the hitch, and no weight-distribution hitch strictly required, though one still improves the ride.

Sleeping capacity is 6. A single slide-out opens up the main living area when you are parked. GVWR is 4,000 lb, leaving about 1,379 lb for water, propane, gear and passengers before you reach the limit.

It is listed $16,433 below the $25,612 MSRP, a 64% saving. It also sits well below the $12,239 median for compact campers in our inventory.

Among its listed features are hide-a-bed sofa, 2 burner stove, patio awning and 1 slide out. It ships from Ashland, VA door-to-door to any of the 50 states, inspected before it leaves, at one transparent price with no dealer fees.