2019 Forest River RV Salem 31kqbts Specs

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This RV's GVWR
10,953 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.5
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.5/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.8/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.2/ 5

About the 2019 Forest River RV Salem 31kqbts

With the capability to sleep up to 11, the 2019 Salem 31KQBTS is designed for families and larger groups seeking adventure. Its generous 36.5-foot length and three slides create an open, inviting interior, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploration. Weighing in at 7,940 lbs dry, it’s manageable for many SUV and truck owners. The well-equipped exterior kitchen and ample pass-thru storage make it easy to enjoy outdoor cooking and keep your gear organized. This travel trailer is ideal for those who want to create lasting memories together.

What We Love

Outdoor Kitchen Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Bedroom Layout Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Small Fresh Tank Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 7940 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 793 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 3013 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 438 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 135 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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Dry Weight
7940 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
793 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
3013 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
438 in
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Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
135 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Tank Capacities

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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 40 gal 40 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 54 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 27 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 169.6 lbs - 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
40 gal
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Recommended
40 Gal Tank
4.5
Gray Water Tank Capacity
54 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
27 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
169.6 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Rear Tire Nitro-Filled Radial Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
Nitro-Filled Radial Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable

Heating & Cooling

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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
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Sofa Material Cloth - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front / Rear - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 4 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Sofa Material
Cloth
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Bunk Beds
4
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3

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Kitchen / Dining

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Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center

Bathroom

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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
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Center

Exterior

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Awning Length 18 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
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Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Heated
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River Inc. - - -
Year 2019 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Salem 31KQBTS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 11 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2014 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2019
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Salem 31KQBTS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
11
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2014

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 travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.0
Living Space & Layout
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Living Space & Layout 5.5
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer 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 2019 Forest River RV Salem 31kqbts, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 7940 lbs and hitch weight of 793 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 7940 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3013 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 438 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Salem 31kqbts includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Salem 31kqbts 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 7940 lbs, the Salem 31kqbts 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 Travel Trailer.

The Salem 31kqbts 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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