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Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
Compare specs across all model years (2012–2017)
5
Model Years
9
Sleeps
40' 5"
Length
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2012 Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (32.0).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2016
2017
Capacity Upgrade
Sleeping capacity increased from 8 to 9 with layout improvements.
2015
2016
Capacity Change
Sleeping capacity changed from 9 to 8.
2012
2014
Tank Capacity Change
Fresh water capacity changed from 50 to 39 gallons.
All Model Years
2017
2017 Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
25.9
1,365 lbs Hitch
40' 5"
Sleeps 9
↑ Sleeps 1 more than 2016
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2016
2016 Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
27.4
1,365 lbs Hitch
40' 5"
Sleeps 8
↓ Sleeps 1 fewer than 2015
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2015
2015 Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
26.9
1,365 lbs Hitch
40' 5"
Sleeps 9
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2014
2014 Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
27.6
1,365 lbs Hitch
40' 5"
Sleeps 9
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Best Value
2012
2012 Forest River RV Salem Villa Classic 426-2b
32.0
1,365 lbs Hitch
40' 5"
Sleeps 9
Original model year
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