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Forest River Salem LA travel trailer
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"The Salem LA (laminate) line is designed for cost conscious RV’ers who are seeking the contemporary look of fiberglass with an aluminum framed superstructure and vacuum-bonded laminate side walls"

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Important dimensions:
Exterior length 28'9" - 36'7"
  Exterior width 8'1",  Exterior height 11'1"/12'2", Interior height 6'8"
20 models (8/09)  - we show the floorplans below
GVWR 7,750 - 12,190,  CCC 1,651 - 4,041
Tanks - fresh / grey / black - 42 / 35-70 / 32 gals
MSRP  smallest models from around $24,995 but see dealer for pricing
See also the Forest River Salem LE travel trailer - with traditionally framed superstructure and sidewalls

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Forest River says:  "The Salem LA (laminate) line is designed for cost conscious RV’ers who are seeking the contemporary look of fiberglass with an aluminum framed superstructure and vacuum-bonded laminate side walls. In addition to structural differences from the Salem LE line, we’ve added some standard features to take your RV experience to the next level. All Salem LA ’s come standard with radius entry doors, tinted windows, 3/8” walk on roof decking, heated and enclosed underbelly, etched glass in the slide-out cabinets, two interior wood grain options and an upgraded exterior graphics package."

Forest River Salem LA travel trailer exterior 
The above exterior is the LA312-QBBS model (see floorplans below)

The Forest River Salem LA with aluminum framed superstructure really is a well thought out trailer with an amazing array of options with lengths between around 29 and 37 feet.  All models have slides and there is a choice of floorplans with or without a U-dinette.  Something for most families.  We show pictures of the construction, interior and all of the floorplans below.
  
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer construction - small picture, click for a larger picture  The picture to the left shows the whole process that goes into the Salem LA construction, including the structure, roof, walls, insulation, floor, decking, carpet....

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Some of the construction features:  Aluminum-framed Vacuum-bonded Laminated Sidewalls, 30” Smooth Fiberglass Radius Entry Doors (26” Secondary), Diamond Plate Rockguard, Swing Arm Entry Assist Handle, Full Pass Through Storage (per floorplan), Dometic One Touch Electric Awning, Upgraded ABS Fender Skirts, Tandem Axles w/15” Tires, Powder Coated I-beam Frame, Cambered Chassis, 2” x 3” Floor Joists 12” on Center, Water Heater By-pass, Seamless Holding Tanks, Power Slide-Out Systems (Flush Floor)

Salem LA Deluxe Package Includes: New Color Coordinated Counter Tops, Swing Arm Entry Assist Handle, Four Cube Speakers in the Living Room, China Foot Flush toilet, Ultra Lube Axles, High Rise Faucet in Kitchen, Dual Metal Drawer Guides (All Drawers), Cabinet Doors on each Dinette Base, Cable & Satellite TV Prep, Enclosed/Heated Underbelly, Clear Coat Mortin Finish Wheels

The interiors of the Forest River Salem LA are really well thought out with a wide variety of finishes and options.  We show pictures below that highlight the quality and some of the features:
  
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer interior - 292FKDS model living area 
 
The picture above shows a typical interior and below one of the U dinette models:
 
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer interior - 312 QBUD model with U dinette
 
Below we see the same U dinette converted to a bed:
   
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer interior - 312 QBUD model with dinette made into bed
 
A typical Salem LA bedroom is shown below:
 
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer interior - 292 FKDS model bedroom
 
And finally a couple of the many nice features with the Salem LA:
 
Forest River Salem LA travel trailer interior - features - Air Hide-A-Bed sofa and 312QBDS bunk area

  

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FLOORPLANS:
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Forest River Salem LA travel trailer floorplans - small picture, click for a larger picture
  

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"The Salem LA (laminate) line is designed for cost conscious RV’ers who are seeking the contemporary look of fiberglass with an aluminum framed superstructure and vacuum-bonded laminate side walls."
 
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Ken BolingerI'm a Forest River fan. We have the Salem LE 19BH. Very small but very easy to tow. No slide but everything we need. And the price was amazing. I look at many of these reviews and wonder why so many people pay so much money. The Salem is good quality at a real good price.
RossiterReally like Forest River. We have the 2008 235RKS Surveyor rear slide. Wonderful RV and great floorplan with the king bed slide and the twin bunks. Big enough for our family but small enough to tow easily.
charles patonLove forest river hated the dealer we bought it from. forest river have given us a lot of support and i really think they're a good company we have the surveyor and it's a really good rv. chuck.
John ParkesI've always been a fan of Forest River. I've had 2 of their RVs and been totally satisfied both times.
Greg HWe have a 2007 Forest River. This is our first RV and we've been very happy with it. The bunk beds work fine and it's perfect for a family of 4. No real problems and it tows well. We've had a few minor issues dealt with by the dealer and they are not easy to deal with but Forest River are very helpful when you talk to them. I would certainly buy Forest River again but I would choose a different dealer.

 
 
    
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