Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Review

Last Updated on June 18, 2021 by Ted Mosby

For those who are in search of an affordable trailer with quality services, the Salem Cruise Lite trailers are one of the best models available in the market for them. Having all the latest features and equipment that anyone would require while traveling in an RV, this is the optimal choice that one can have.

You must be wondering why to choose this trailer while there are lots of other options available, isn’t that right? But here’s the thing, the Salem Cruise Lite runs on a lightweight chassis that is 30% lighter than a regular trailer which plays a major role in saving your fuel on long trips and becomes easier to tow.

We take a better look at one of the finest RV trailers that you can find at a very reasonable price.

Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Review

The Salem Cruise Lite is a top-notch RV trailer choice when you are in search of a trailer for an RV. This company has its different trailer models that include specific features like their own burner cooktops, microwave, refrigerators, walk-in showers, campsite windows, multiple floorplans, pantry, queen beds, bunkhouses, sinks, carpets and mattresses, and also wooden frame interior along with multiple doors.

You get lots of features with Forest River Salem Cruise Lite models but first, take a look at all the specifications that it has.

Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Specifications

Hitch Weight	752 lb.
UVW	6028 lb.
CCC	1724 lb.
Exterior Length	33′ 5″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	38.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	30.00 gals.
Black Water Capacity	28.00 gals.
Awning Size	16′

Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Features

Following is the list of features shared and explained to help you in a better understanding of the features that you get from these RV trailers.

1. New Design

These trailers are made with the latest sleek design giving them an extraordinary look to look at. They contain all the new cabinet doors with a metal layout to give them good strength. The design also includes window valance, upgraded Shaw linoleum, stow and go storage under the Bed, along with speakers that have Blue and White LED light.

2. Connectivity

You get good connectivity options for your electronics with standard cable/sat ready along with Digital TV Antenna with the booster and a Central Switch Command Center. Users can connect their phones through USB ports in the bedroom and bunks.

3. Exterior Body

The body is made Aerodynamic at the front profile, and most of them have Mortise and Tenon Cab Doors for easy opening. They include residential vanity with Shower Caddy. The trailer runs on the tires at the back and a holder at the front to connect with an RV.

These trailers have double steps for the main door along with exterior LED strip lighting and a new recessed stovetop with a glass stove cover. The good thing is that you can get Cloth Roller Shades to protect you from Sunlight.

4. Interior

Salem Cruise Lite Trailers have a beautiful wood finish interior having cool curtains and shades at the windows. They are also supported with a quality 13.5 AC system. There are bunk mattresses and a lot of kitchen appliances just like a household are available such as Microwave, 6 Gal. Gas DSI, 3 Burner cooktop, refrigerator, backup camera prep, water heater by-pass, etc.

5. Kitchen Facility

The kitchen is located at the center with carpet flooring having smoke detectors as standard along with a propane alarm to go off in case something bad happens. In some models, there is an open outside kitchen included in the floorplan. They have an emergency exit with carbon monoxide detectors, just in case.

6. Bathroom

There is a walk-in shower and single bathroom included in these RV trailers at the center next to the kitchen, having a plastic-style toilet seat and bathroom sink. You also get a sink faucet as standard and a bathroom mirror included with it. There is a cabinet for storing medicines just like at home, and a ventilation system is provided with a fan. The flooring consists of a vinyl layout.

Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Floorplans

1. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 273QBXL

The 273QBXL is a beautiful floorplan that makes you feel at home. It’s just a small, portable, and lightweight bunkhouse that weighs only 6,000 lbs. The user gets an outside kitchen that includes an oversized 11 CU, pantry, over, and stovetop. Along with Versa-Lounge and U-dinette, the floorplan also includes a walk-in shower too.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	752 lb.
UVW	6028 lb.
CCC	1724 lb.
Exterior Length	33′ 5″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	38.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Awning Size	16′

2. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 171RBXL

The 171RBXL is a 4000lbs floorplan having a rear bath. It is a lightweight option for you with its EZ Bed Lift System to give more space like a room to sit in. The kitchen included in this floorplan has solid surface countertops along with a booth dinette and there is also a burner and oven with it. There are few glass-fronted cabinets included storing food items as well.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	521 lb.
UVW	3836 lb.
CCC	3685 lb.
Exterior Length	22′ 8″
Exterior Height	10′ 1″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water	40.00 gal.
Gray Water	30.00 gal.
Black Water	30.00 gal.
Awning Size	10′

3. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 19DBXL

The 19DBXL has a weight of 5,000 lbs and it’s wide enough to give your family a good space to spend time. It has some good features like a walk-in shower and skylight for sunlight. This model also has EZ Bed Lift System to provide more space by folding up the bed when not in use. The kitchen included in this one has solid surface countertops and a booth dinette. There is also a burner and oven with it and glass-fronted cabinets included as well.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	520 lb.
UVW	4483 lb.
CCC	3037 lb.
Exterior Length	24′ 8″
Exterior Height	10′ 1″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Awning Size	12′

 4. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 240BHXL

The 240BHXL is a heavy floorplan with 6,000 lbs. This option is comfortable that includes a double bunkhouse pack featuring a 28’10” length, to give a comfy booth dinette along with panoramic windows. There is also a modern kitchen set, walk-in pantry, cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator included in this floorplan. The bathroom two doors, one for inside and one for outside. It includes a walk-in shower with a skylight.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	570 lb.
UVW	5343 lb.
CCC	2227 lb.
Exterior Length	28′ 10″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	60.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Awning Size	18′

 5. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 241QBXL

 The 241QBXL is a lighter option for you that also provides enough space during a traveling to feel comfortable along with its spacious rear bath and a front queen bed. This one also has a huge campsite window. The kitchen has all the modern and latest appliances with an oversized 11 CU. FT. refrigerator, having large cabinets and dinette.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	499 lb.
UVW	4173 lb.
CCC	3326 lb.
Exterior Length	26′ 7″
Exterior Height	10′ 1″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Awning Size	14′

 6. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 24RLXL

The 24RLXL weighs 5,000 lbs with 28′ 11″ featuring a master bedroom and a lot of storage capacity. The additional advantage you get is C-pap cubbies but the bathroom in this floorplan stays the same having a walk-in shower. The kitchen has modern appliances and a huge 11 CU. FT. refrigerator, with U-dinette and a fireplace.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	550 lb.
UVW	5063 lb.
CCC	2487 lb.
Exterior Length	28′ 11″
Exterior Height	10′ 5″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Awning Size	16′

 7. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL

 The 261BHXL is another floorplan having huge campsite windows along with a bench dinette included. It is a lightweight bunkhouse that has a front queen bed to the back-double bunks. There are sofas included with it and a fully modern kitchen having 11 CU. FT. refrigerator.

Specifications

Hitch Weight:	450 lb.
UVW	4818 lb.
CCC	2632 lb.
Exterior Length:	28′ 8″
Exterior Height:	10′ 1″
Exterior Width:	96″
Fresh Water:	40.00 gal.
Gray Water:	30.00 gal.
Black Water:	28.00 gal.
Awning Size:	18′

8. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 263BHXL

The 263BHXL is a wide floorplan having two oversized bunks for the kids at the back, with plenty of space to sit in. There is a front queen bedroom along with hanging closets. Users will also get under-bed Stow N Go Storage. There are panoramic windows for a better view and a versa lounge. The kitchen has 11 CU. FT. refrigerator.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	682 lb.
UVW	5854 lb.
CCC	1828 lb.
Exterior Length	31′ 9″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	38.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	60.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	30.00 gal.
Awning Size	15′

9. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 282QBXL

The 282QBXL is a versatile option that has 4 individual bunks. The bunkhouse is packed with lots of features such as a U-dinette, Versa lounge, etc. There is a walk-in shower and an optional outside kitchen that includes an oven, stovetop, oversized 11 CU. FT. refrigerator, and pantry

Specifications

Hitch Weight	636 lb.
UVW	6193 lb.
CCC	1443 lb.
Exterior Length	33′ 2″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Awning Size	16′

10. Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 28VBXL

The 28VBXL is one of the latest floorplans that include versatile bunk rooms with versa queen beds and versa-bunks. It is also loaded with a U-dinette, walk-in shower, and Versa-Lounge, and a kitchen that includes an oven, pantry, and an oversized 11 CU. FT. refrigerator, along with stovetop.

Specifications

Hitch Weight	790 lb.
UVW	6208 lb.
CCC	1582 lb.
Exterior Length	33′ 2″
Exterior Height	10′ 4″
Exterior Width	96″
Fresh Water Capacity	40.00 gal.
Gray Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Black Water Capacity	28.00 gal.
Awning Size Capacity	16′

Additional Options

The few additional advantages that come basic with this trailer are.

• Skylight Over Tub
• Spare Tire and a Carrier
• Exterior Camp Kitchen

Forest River Salem Cruise Lite Price

For all the amazing features comes the price. It has a suitable price for the features that it offers to any customer. The price is $28,995.

For the features and quality that this trailer offers, now we list some pros and cons.

Conclusion

This was an article for RV trailer review that shared specs and features of Salem Cruise Lite 273QBXL along with its pros and cons. The trailer is suitable for those who want to have a fun time with friends or family to have their vacations spent on some roadside trip. It gives all the household options and features to make a user feel at home.

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FAQ

Is the Salem Cruise Lite a good RV?

This is the ultimate choice for your cruising trips as it has all the equipment that you and your family need. Your family can enjoy a luxury experience with its fine-built quality, and you can enjoy a VIP lifestyle in this model. The prices are high, but you still get satisfactory features along with all the fun that you can have.

How do I contact the Forest River RV?

To contact forest river RV, you can make a call at 1-574-825-7000.