2009 Forest River RV Salem LA 336qbds Specs
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80%
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 11795 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 8998 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1635 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2738 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 420 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Exterior Height | 146 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
11795 lbs
Dry Weight
8998 lbs
Hitch Weight
1635 lbs
Payload Capacity
2738 lbs
Length
420 in
Exterior Height
146 in
Interior Height
84 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 42 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 64 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 32 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
42 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
64 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
32 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire | 15 Inch Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 15 | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
15 Inch Radial Full Spec
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 6 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Cloth
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 21 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
21 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
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Heat Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
1
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Quick Overview
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2009 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Salem LA 336QBDS | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 11 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 2 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2009
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Salem LA 336QBDS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
11
Number of Slideouts
2
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.0
Living Space & Layout
4.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-0.7
Final Living Space & Layout
4.3
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.3
Final Comfort & Features
5.3
Storage Space
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-0.7
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
4.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2009 Forest River RV Salem LA 336qbds, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 11795 lbs. With a dry weight of 8998 lbs and hitch weight of 1635 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 8998 lbs and a GVWR of 11795 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2738 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 420 in., width in., and height 146 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Salem LA 336qbds includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Salem LA 336qbds owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 11795 lbs and dry weight of 8998 lbs, the Salem LA 336qbds is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 11 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Salem LA 336qbds features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 11795 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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