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Forest River RV Salem LA 316rkbs
Compare specs across all model years (2008–2009)
2
Model Years
5
Sleeps
31' 0"
Length
11,735
Avg GVWR
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Which Year Should You Buy?
2008 Salem LA 316rkbs
Best Choice
Lightest GVWR (11,735 lbs) makes it towable by more vehicles. Highest Mint Score (32.2).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2008
2009
Capacity Upgrade
Sleeping capacity increased from 4 to 6 with layout improvements.
All Model Years
2009
2009 Forest River RV Salem LA 316rkbs
30.7
11,735 lbs GVWR
1,575 lbs Hitch
31' 0"
Sleeps 6
↑ Sleeps 2 more than 2008
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2008
2008 Forest River RV Salem LA 316rkbs
32.2
11,735 lbs GVWR
1,575 lbs Hitch
31' 0"
Sleeps 4
Original model year
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