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Forest River RV Salem LA 246rlbs
Compare specs across all model years (2008–2009)
2
Model Years
6
Sleeps
28' 6"
Length
11,173
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2008 Salem LA 246rlbs
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (32.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2008
2009
Weight Reduction
GVWR dropped from 11,285 to 11,060 lbs (225 lbs lighter), improving towability.
All Model Years
2009
2009 Forest River RV Salem LA 246rlbs
31.9
11,060 lbs GVWR
900 lbs Hitch
28' 6"
Sleeps 6
↓ 225 lbs lighter than 2008
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Best Value
2008
2008 Forest River RV Salem LA 246rlbs
32.4
11,285 lbs GVWR
1,125 lbs Hitch
28' 6"
Sleeps 6
Original model year
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