New 2025 Forest River Salem 28VBXL

The 2025 Forest River Salem 28VBXL is a travel trailer in the Salem Cruise Lite series, designed as a versatile bunkhouse model with a focus on family comfort and modern features. It's built for easy towing and aims to provide a great camping experience.

Here's a detailed overview of its specifications and key features:

Key Features & Layout:

• Floor Plan: Features a private front master bedroom, a central living and kitchen area, a full bathroom, and a versatile rear private bunkhouse.
• Sleeping Capacity: Typically sleeps 8-10 people, thanks to the combination of a king bed and multiple bunks/convertible sleeping areas in the bunkhouse.
• Slides: 1 slide-out, usually for the U-shaped dinette and/or Versa-Lounge sofa in the main living area.
• Bunkhouse: The rear bunkhouse is a key feature, offering Versa-bunks and a Versa-queen bed, providing flexible sleeping or lounge space.
• Outdoor Kitchen: Many units come with an exterior camp kitchen.

Dimensions & Weights:

• Length (Overall): Ranges from approximately 33 ft 2 inches to 33 ft 10 inches (or 33' 7" depending on the source).
• Exterior Width: 8 ft (96 inches).
• Exterior Height: 10 ft 4 inches to 10 ft 8 inches.
• Hitch Weight: Approximately 742 lbs to 828 lbs.
• Dry Weight (UVW): Ranges from approximately 6,208 lbs to 6,934 lbs.
• Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Around 1,582 lbs to 2,152 lbs.
• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Ranges from approximately 7,790 lbs to 8,628 lbs.
• Axle Count: 2 axles.

Tank Capacities:

• Fresh Water Capacity: 40 gallons (some sources state 44 gals or 61 gals, confirm with dealer).
• Grey Water Capacity: 28 gallons (some sources state 32 gals).
• Black Water Capacity: 28 gallons (some sources state 40 gals).
• LP Tank Capacity: Often includes upgraded 30# LP bottles with a tank cover.

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. Optional 15,000 BTU A/C upgrade and 50 Amp service with wire and brace for a second A/C are common.
• Awning: 16' Power awning with 4K Blade Lighting.
• Entertainment: Fireplace (often with a mirror front), JBL Stereo System (interior/exterior speakers), pre-installed TV brackets (living area & exterior).
• Solar Prep: Roof Mount Solar Prep (often available with a 200W solar panel and 30 AMP controller as part of optional packages like the Platinum Package).
• Connectivity: KING WiFi Range Extender, KING LTE Cell Booster, KING Satellite Antennas prepped. Tablet Compatible USB Ports in Bedroom and Bunks.

Construction & Exterior:

• Exterior Finish: Retro/Metal Redesign (.040 Smooth Aluminum Front Cap, with Fiberglass Exterior Siding available as an option).
• 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.
• Steps: MORryde™ StepAbove Double Step (main entry door).
• Jacks: Power stabilizer jacks in place of quick-drop jacks (often part of value packages).
• Tires: Nitrogen Filled Tires, Spare Tire & Carrier.
• Lighting: Exterior Accent Lighting, Dimmable Interior LED “Blade Lighting” (Living Area), LED “Blade Lighting” Under Awning.
• Triple Seal Slide-Out System: To help prevent leaks.
• Aerodynamic Front Radius Profile: For easier towing.
• Diamond Plate Rock Guard: For protection during travel.
• Back-Up Camera Prep: For added convenience.

Interior Features:

• Bedroom: Private front bedroom with a Custom King Bed featuring Versa-Tilt (power tilt head of the bed for more walk-around room or comfortable reading), bedside outlets/USB, Pet Step in Bedroom, Built-In Laundry Hamper.
• Bunkhouse: Rear private bunkhouse with two 30" x 74" Versa-bunks and a Versa-queen bed/sofa.
• Living Area: U-shaped dinette and/or Versa-Lounge furniture for versatile seating and sleeping.
• Kitchen: Oversized 11 cu ft refrigerator, Versa-Range (range with oven, often with a swing-up metal cover), Versa-Range Spice Rack, Stylish Backsplash Update, Expanded Kitchen Window, Sleek Single Bowl Sink, Fold-Out Trash Can.
• Bathroom: Walk-in shower with surround, skylight over shower, Backlit Arched Radius Bathroom Mirror.
• Storage: Stow N Go Storage Solution, Enhanced Floating Shelves, TFL Black Walnut Entertainment Shelf.
• Window Treatments: Adjustable textured roller shades, elegant curtain rods and curtains.
• Cabinetry: TFL Cabinet Doors with heavy-duty hinges.
• Other: Central Switch Command Center.

Important Note: As with all RV specifications, there can be minor variations based on the exact production run, optional packages (like the Platinum Package or Best In Class Value Package), or dealer-installed accessories. It is always highly recommended to confirm the precise specifications, features, and weights with an authorized Forest River Salem dealer for the specific 28VBXL unit you are interested in, as information can sometimes differ slightly between various dealer websites and manufacturer literature.