The 2022 Riverside Retro 179 is a fan-favorite in the “vintage-style” camper world, successfully blending 1950s aesthetics (think checkerboard floors and birch wood) with modern lightweight construction. It’s a single-axle trailer designed to be towed by many mid-sized SUVs and light trucks.

Key Features & Layout

The 179 floorplan is particularly popular because it manages to fit a “dry bath” (separate toilet and shower) and a walk-around queen bed into a relatively short footprint.

• Front Dinette: A booth-style dinette located under a large front window, which converts into additional sleeping space.

• Rear Bedroom: Features a walk-around RV Queen bed ($60″\times 76″$), offering more accessibility than the “corner beds” found in smaller Retro models.

• Full Kitchen: Equipped with a 3-burner cooktop (often including an oven), microwave, and a double-door refrigerator.

• The “Retro” Look: You’ll find high-gloss exterior color schemes (like Aqua, Red, or Seafoam), classic hubcaps, and the signature birch-style interior cabinetry.

Notable Upgrades

If you are looking at a used model, keep an eye out for these common factory options:

• Radiant Barrier Insulation: Helps with temperature control in a smaller unit.

• Power Tongue Jack: A lifesaver for quick unhooking.

• Solar Prep: Most 2022 models came “solar ready” for off-grid battery maintenance.

Optional Equipment

• CSA