2023 Forest River RV Salem Villa 42qbq Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 13365 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 12029 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1365 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1336 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 508 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 152 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 96 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
13365 lbs
Dry Weight
12029 lbs
Hitch Weight
1365 lbs
Payload Capacity
1336 lbs
Length
508 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
152 in
Interior Height
96 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 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 80 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 80 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
2
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels Composition | Steel | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Radial Tires Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires Full Spec
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 | 10 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
10 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 Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front / Rear | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Cloth | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bunk Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Reclining Sofa
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Master Bedroom Location
Front / Rear
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Sofa Material
Cloth
Number Of Bunk Beds
3
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Number Of Sofas
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | U-shaped Dinette | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 3 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Wood | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
3
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
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Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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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 | 2023 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Salem Villa 42QBQ | - | - | - |
| Class | Destination | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 11 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2023
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Salem Villa 42QBQ
Class
Destination
Max Sleeping Count
11
Number of Slideouts
4
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 destination.
Tow-Ready Score
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+1.8
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.8
Living Space & Layout
4.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
-0.2
Final Living Space & Layout
4.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
4.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
-0.5
Final Storage Space
4.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
4.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination 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 2023 Forest River RV Salem Villa 42qbq, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 13365 lbs. With a dry weight of 12029 lbs and hitch weight of 1365 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Destination has a dry weight of 12029 lbs and a GVWR of 13365 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1336 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 508 in., width 96 in., and height 152 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Salem Villa 42qbq includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Salem Villa 42qbq 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 13365 lbs and dry weight of 12029 lbs, the Salem Villa 42qbq 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 Destination.
The Salem Villa 42qbq features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 13365 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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