New 2026 Forest River R-pod 185 — Sherman, TX

Listed at $21,113, this new 2026 Forest River R-pod 185 is a travel trailer on the Rear Kitchen floor plan. Dry weight is 4,089 lb, well under the 5,550 lb median for the category. At 23 ft 1 in it is noticeably shorter than the typical travel trailer (28 ft 11 in).

Plan around 4,850 lb loaded rather than the dry figure. A full-size SUV or mid-size pickup handles it comfortably; a weight-distribution hitch is worth fitting at this weight.

GVWR is 5,000 lb, leaving about 911 lb for water, propane, gear and passengers before you reach the limit. A single slide-out opens up the main living area when you are parked. Sleeping capacity is 3, which is on the compact side for the category.

It is listed $13,978 below the $35,091 MSRP, a 40% saving. It comes in under the $24,250 category median.

Fitted equipment includes camp ready pkg and interior - moon dust. It ships from Sherman, TX door-to-door to any of the 50 states, inspected before it leaves, at one transparent price with no dealer fees.