Travel Trailer
Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
Compare specs across all model years (2017–2021)
4
Model Years
6
Sleeps
27' 4"
Length
7,470
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2017 Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (33.7).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2020
2021
Tank Capacity Change
Fresh water capacity changed from 56 to 50 gallons.
2017
2019
More Compact
Length changed from 27' 11" to 27' 4".
All Model Years
2021
2021 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
27.9
585 lbs Hitch
27' 4"
Sleeps 6
View Full Specs
Check Towing
2020
2020 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
28.4
585 lbs Hitch
27' 4"
Sleeps 6
View Full Specs
Check Towing
2019
2019 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
28.4
545 lbs Hitch
27' 4"
Sleeps 6
View Full Specs
Check Towing
Best Value
2017
2017 Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl
33.7
7,470 lbs GVWR
433 lbs Hitch
27' 11"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
View Full Specs
Check Towing
Can Your Vehicle Tow the Salem Cruise Lite 231rkxl?
Enter your truck specs to see if any of these model years fit your towing capacity—and which year gives you the most safety margin.
Tip: Click a year to see the full specs, tow guidance, and recommended gear for that model year.
Leave the Noise Behind.
Reconnect Outdoors.
Our mission is to help people make well-informed RV buying decisions, so they can leave the noise and screens behind, reconnect with family, and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.
Free tools. No sales pressure. Just better decisions.