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Forest River Salem LA travel trailer
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page "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
Compare? - see other Roaming Times travel trailer reviews
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."
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.
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:
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FLOORPLANS:
Click for a bigger picture 
WATCH A VIDEO AND GIVE YOUR COMMENTS:
"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."
(Today's video is from
Blue Dog RV, ID)
What do you think? Add your comments in the forum below... |
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| author | comments |
| Ken Bolinger | I'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. |
| Rossiter | Really 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 paton | Love 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 Parkes | I've always been a fan of Forest River. I've had 2 of their RVs and been totally satisfied both times. |
| Greg H | We have a 2007 Forest River Rockwood Lite. 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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