2018 Forest River RV Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Weight | 11589 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2140 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 2551 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 518 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 166 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
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Dry Weight
11589 lbs
Hitch Weight
2140 lbs
Payload Capacity
2551 lbs
Length
518 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
166 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 Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 48 gal | 44 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 57 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 27 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
48 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
57 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
27 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16 inch Radial Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Tire
16 inch Radial Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
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 | 16 g | 16Gal 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
16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
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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
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Plastic | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Plastic
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Furrion | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Furrion
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
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TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Satellite
No
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Televisions | 1 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Number Of Televisions
1
Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Salem Hemisphere GLX 378FL | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 5 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2018 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2018
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Salem Hemisphere GLX 378FL
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
5
Introduction Year
2018
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
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
-0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score
4.5
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Living Space & Layout
6.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.0
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.0
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 2018 Forest River RV Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 11589 lbs and hitch weight of 2140 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 11589 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2551 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 518 in., width 96 in., and height 166 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl 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 lbs and dry weight of 11589 lbs, the Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl 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 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Salem Hemisphere GLX 378fl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 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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