2022 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,685 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.9
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2022 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl

The 2022 Salem Cruise Lite 254RLXL combines comfort and convenience for families or small groups, sleeping up to 6 with a spacious layout enhanced by a single slide-out. At 30.9 feet and a dry weight of 6,063 lbs, it’s towable by many SUVs, making it an accessible choice for weekend getaways. You’ll appreciate the fully equipped kitchen and comfortable living area, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. With ample storage and essential features, this travel trailer is ideal for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing comfort.

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Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 6063 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 685 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 1622 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 371 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 130 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 78 in - - -
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Dry Weight
6063 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
685 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
1622 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
371 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
130 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
78 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 50 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 28 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 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
50 gal
Details
Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
28 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 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 Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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Refrigerator Power Mode Electric - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats

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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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 2 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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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
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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

Interior

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Material Cloth - - -
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Material
Cloth

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Forest River - - -
Year 2022 - - -
Make Forest River - - -
Display Name Salem Cruise Lite West 254RLXL - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2016 - - -
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Parent Company
Forest River
Year
2022
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Salem Cruise Lite West 254RLXL
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2016

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
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.3
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
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
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
About Our Rating Methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2022 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 6063 lbs and hitch weight of 685 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6063 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1622 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 371 in., width 96 in., and height 130 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl 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 6063 lbs, the Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Salem Cruise Lite 254rlxl 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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