New 2025 Forest River Salem 22VERANDA

The 2025 Forest River Salem 22VERANDA is a notable travel trailer in the Salem Cruise Lite series, distinguished by its innovative rear veranda/porch and outdoor kitchen setup. It's designed to maximize outdoor living.

Here's a breakdown of its general specifications and features:

Key Features & Layout:

• Floor Plan: Features a unique rear veranda/porch with an extendable Versa-Glide deck, a walk-through bath, and a front master bedroom.
• Sleeping Capacity: Typically sleeps 4 people.
• Slides: 1 slide-out (for the main living area, often an L-shaped sofa or dinette).
• Entry: Dual entry doors, one leading to the main living area and one directly into the bedroom/bathroom area.
• Outdoor Living: The standout feature is the rear veranda with a full outdoor kitchen, including a 22" griddle, 12V refrigerator, and sink. It also features an integrated Versa-Mist cooling system for hot days.

Dimensions & Weights:

• Length (Overall): Approximately 34 ft 7 inches (this includes the hitch). Some listings may show a slightly shorter "box" length.
• Exterior Width: 8 ft (96 inches).
• Exterior Height: 10 ft 4 inches.
• Hitch Weight: Around 965 lbs.
• Dry Weight (UVW): Approximately 8,143 lbs (this can vary slightly by specific unit and options). Some listings might show slightly different dry weights (e.g., 7,858 lbs, 7,956 lbs), so always confirm for the specific unit.
• Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Around 1,622 lbs.
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Often listed around 9,765 lbs.
• Axle Count: 2 axles.

Tank Capacities:

• Fresh Water Capacity: 40 gallons.
• Grey Water Capacity: 60 gallons.
• Black Water Capacity: 30 gallons.
• LP Tank Capacity: Often includes upgraded 30# LP bottles with a tank cover (optional or standard).

Appliances & Utilities:

• Refrigerator: 11 cu ft Frost-Free Double Door (12-Volt).
• Cooktop Burners: 3-burner range with oven.
• Water Heater Type: 60K On-Demand Tankless Water Heater.
• AC BTU: Standard 13,500 BTU ducted air conditioner, with an option for 15,000 BTU and 50 Amp service with wire and brace for a second A/C.
• Awning: 18' power awning with 4K Blade Lighting.
• Entertainment: 50" HD TV (often standard or optional), JBL Stereo System (interior/exterior speakers), pre-installed TV brackets (living area & exterior), Back-Up Camera Prep.

Construction & Exterior:

• Exterior Finish: .030 Retro/Metal Redesign (smooth aluminum front cap).
• Roof: Tufflex™ PVC Roofing, 3/8” walk-on roof decking, 5” Bowed Truss Roof Rafters.
• Frame: Powder Coated I-Beam Frame, Cambered Chassis.
• Walls: 2” Wall Construction, 16” (or less) on center.
• Floor: 5/8” Tongue & Groove Plywood Floor Decking, 2” x 2” Floor Joists 12” on center.
• Underbelly: Enclosed Accessibelly with removable panels.
• Solar: Roof Mount Solar Prep (often comes with a 200W solar panel and 30 AMP controller as part of packages).
• Steps: MORryde™ StepAbove Double Step (main entry door).
• Jacks: Power stabilizer jacks.
• Tires: Nitrogen Filled Tires, Spare Tire & Carrier.
• Lighting: Exterior Accent Lighting, Dimmable Interior LED “Blade Lighting” (Living Area), LED “Blade Lighting” Under Awning.

Interior Features:

• Veranda: Rear veranda with Versa-Glide Deck (9.5 ft) and integrated Versa-Mist cooling system.
• Furniture: Versa Furniture (L-shaped sofa, or Custom King with Versa-Tilt bed in the bedroom).
• Storage: Stow N Go Storage Solution, built-in laundry hamper in bedroom, enhanced floating shelves, fold-out trash can.
• Kitchen: U-shaped kitchen counter with a pull-out table, seamless countertops, high-rise faucet, Versa-Range, range hood, microwave, stylish backsplash update, expanded kitchen window, sleek single bowl sink.
• Bathroom: Walk-thru bath, backlit arched radius bathroom mirror, shower with surround, skylight over shower.
• Bedroom: Custom King Bed with Versa-Tilt, pet step, revamped bedroom layout.
• Windows: Adjustable textured roller shades, elegant curtain rods and curtains.
• Fireplace: Residential-inspired fireplace (often 60") with a mirror front.
• Connectivity: KING WiFi Range Extender, KING LTE Cell Booster, KING Satellite Antennas, Tablet Compatible USB Ports in Bedroom.