Potential R-Pod buyer

My travels are interesting but can also be boring at fimes. For about 6 weeks during this trip I spent 23 hours a days in a condo. Anything but exciting. Restrictions here have been significantly relaxed thus a bit less boring now.

I mentioned the 196 in my post. But I am considering the 195 and 192 models. I am also trying to get information on the 25' foot model that I read about.

As for full time living, I am very accustomed during my overseas trips which last 3-4 months to living out of a suitcase and in small spaces. Hotel rooms are quite confining. This trip and my trip last year I traded hotel rooms for small studio condos. More space and amenities but still quite small. The interior space of the condo I am currently in is probably not much smaller than the 196. I could easily live here full time.

I will stay in touch. Still too early to know what may happen.

Thanks for the reply and suggestions.    Michael

Thanks for the reply.

Tow vehicle: I have a Dodge Durango 5.7 litre Hemi v8 with a class c towing package. Towing not an issue.

Living off the grid not likely. I would live in a park with electricity. If the stock electrical system is sufficient then no need for any upgrades.

Appreciate your advice.

Michael

I am a possible future R Pod owner. A Las Vegas resident at least "officially." I first investigated travel trailers in the Fall of 2006 trying to decide if I should buy a house or a trailer for full time living. Decided on a house. In retrospect, not a good decision after the 2008 collapse and the crash of LV real estate. Once painfully extricated from the house I started travelling extensive in SE Asia. Cumulatively I have spent 9 months in the Philippines, 3 weeks in Cambodia, 3 months in Vietnam, and 12 months in Thailand. I am writing this introduction from Bangkok where I have been since March 4. This trip was supposed to last until June 25. Most of it in Vietnam from April 2 - June 25. The C Virus changed everything. All international borders and airports shut down in SE Asia to foreigners since mid March. My visa here technically good until July 31. But I may leave by late June depending on how Korean Airlines decides how or if they want to handle my return reservation which is out of Saigon. That is a problem since I cannot get to Vietnam. I will deal with it.
Back to my renewed interest in travel trailers and in particular the R Pod. When I eventually return to LV I will need to decide on where to live. And in what kind of dwelling. A travel trailer sounds like a viable option. Perhaps a good way to avoid contact with people during the crisis. Based on everything I read the USA is a giant C Virus petri dish.
Until about 10 days ago I had never heard of a R Pod. Forrest River, yes. Stumbled across a couple R Pod listings on Craigslist. Also many YouTube videos, and this forum. I have now read probably 50% of the posts on the forum. I have also contacted Forrest River for a list price and option pricing for the R 196 since I suspect that the 22' foot models would likely be my first choice.. They sent my info on to two dealers. One has yet to respond. The other replied today stating that they expected to receive several new 196 models by mid June. Actual pricing would be available then. But the dealer stated pricing would likely be in the low 20's. I suspect around $22k.
At this time given that I have already done a lot of research, I have few questions. Perhaps more questions later. I would like advice on possible options. From this forum I have read posts about upgrading the electrical system. Since I would be living in the unit a reliable electrical system is mandatory. Any other suggestions at this time are welcome.
Thanks, Michael