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Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum
Type/Class
Travel Trailer
Sleeps
6 - 9
Weight
Length
29 - 33 ft. Long
Floorpans
3 options

The Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum is a well-equipped travel trailer that offers a comfortable camping experience for families and groups. Available in a range of floor plans, this RV features spacious layouts with slide-outs for extra living space. Prices start around $30,000. The Salem Cruise Lite Platinum also boasts a robust construction, ample storage, and convenient amenities.

The bottom line: The Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum provides a variety of family-friendly floor plans with plenty of features for comfortable camping trips, at a relatively affordable price point.

Try Before You Buy

With base models starting around $30,000, purchasing a Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum is a significant investment. By renting one through RVshare for about $110 per night, you can fully experience the RV's layout, features, and towing requirements before committing to a purchase.

Renting allows you to assess how well the Salem Cruise Lite Platinum's sleeping accommodations, kitchen setup, and storage options suit your camping needs. You can also determine what type of vehicle is required to safely tow this travel trailer. For those new to towing, RV delivery is a convenient option that eliminates the need to haul the trailer yourself.

Pros and Cons of a Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum

Pros
  • Variety of family-friendly floor plans that sleep 6-9 people

  • Slide-outs in most models provide extra living space

  • Spacious interior with tall ceilings and slide-outs for extra room

  • Relatively affordable price point compared to similar RVs

Cons
  • Requires a capable tow vehicle

  • Not ideal for solo travelers or couples due to large size

  • Limited boondocking capability

Model Specifications: Forest River RV Salem Cruise Lite Platinum

Cardinal 312RLLE
Cardinal 352BHLE
Cardinal 367DVLE
Cardinal 377MBLE
Cardinal 379FLLE
Cardinal 379MBLE
Cardinal 383BHLE
Cardinal 403FKLE
Sandstorm 211SLC
Sandstorm 242GSLC
Sandstorm 242SLC
Sandstorm 245GSLC
Sandstorm 250GLE
Sandstorm 251GSLC
Sandstorm 251SLC
Sandstorm 265GSLR
Sandstorm 270GLE
Sandstorm 272GSLC
Sandstorm 272SLC
Sandstorm 275GLE
Sandstorm 286GSLR
Sandstorm 291SLC
Sandstorm 293GSLR
Sandstorm 302GSLR
Sandstorm 304GSLR
Sandstorm 306GSLR
Sandstorm 313GSLR
Sandstorm 326GSLR
Sandstorm 336GSLR
Sandstorm 346GSLR
Sandstorm FK2500
Sandstorm FK2700
Surveyor Legend X 17RBLX
Berkshire 34B
Berkshire 39A
Berkshire 40F
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 14CCBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16BHSBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16CWBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16FQBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16HEBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16PFBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 16TSBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 17JGBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 17JWBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 18RJBBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 18TOBL
Cherokee Wolf Pup Black Label 25JBBL
Salem Cruise Lite Platinum 24RLXLX
Salem Cruise Lite Platinum 263BHXLX
Salem Cruise Lite Platinum 273QBXLX
Gross Weight
15,500 lbs.
15,300 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
16,030 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
15,500 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
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9,999 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
10,995 lbs.
9,999 lbs.
10,995 lbs.
10,999 lbs.
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14,210 lbs.
13,000 lbs.
13,000 lbs.
13,385 lbs.
13,000 lbs.
14,999 lbs.
13,630 lbs.
14,999 lbs.
14,999 lbs.
14,999 lbs.
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32,400 lbs.
33,400 lbs.
37,320 lbs.
3,900 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
3,920 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
3,970 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
5,707 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
4,999 lbs.
7,645 lbs.
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n/a
n/a
Dry Weight
10,649 lbs.
12,344 lbs.
11,878 lbs.
12,969 lbs.
13,367 lbs.
12,534 lbs.
12,789 lbs.
13,459 lbs.
6,611 lbs.
7,353 lbs.
7,242 lbs.
7,374 lbs.
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7,863 lbs.
7,499 lbs.
8,318 lbs.
7,440 lbs.
8,083 lbs.
8,100 lbs.
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9,640 lbs.
8,957 lbs.
9,108 lbs.
9,819 lbs.
9,905 lbs.
10,894 lbs.
9,883 lbs.
11,032 lbs.
10,545 lbs.
11,016 lbs.
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3,884 lbs.
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2,884 lbs.
3,367 lbs.
3,783 lbs.
2,919 lbs.
3,309 lbs.
3,784 lbs.
3,204 lbs.
3,879 lbs.
4,311 lbs.
3,435 lbs.
3,797 lbs.
5,482 lbs.
5,213 lbs.
6,004 lbs.
6,208 lbs.
Cargo Weight
4,851 lbs.
2,956 lbs.
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2,531 lbs.
2,663 lbs.
2,966 lbs.
2,711 lbs.
2,041 lbs.
3,388 lbs.
2,646 lbs.
2,757 lbs.
2,625 lbs.
n/a
2,136 lbs.
2,500 lbs.
2,677 lbs.
2,559 lbs.
2,916 lbs.
2,899 lbs.
n/a
4,570 lbs.
4,043 lbs.
3,892 lbs.
3,566 lbs.
3,095 lbs.
4,105 lbs.
3,747 lbs.
3,967 lbs.
4,454 lbs.
3,983 lbs.
n/a
n/a
896 lbs.
n/a
n/a
n/a
1,016 lbs.
1,632 lbs.
1,216 lbs.
2,080 lbs.
611 lbs.
1,215 lbs.
766 lbs.
1,120 lbs.
1,396 lbs.
1,564 lbs.
1,202 lbs.
2,163 lbs.
2,487 lbs.
1,828 lbs.
1,724 lbs.
Height
n/a
13 ft.
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13 ft.
13 ft.
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13 ft.
13 ft.
12 ft.
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12 ft.
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12 ft.
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13 ft.
13 ft.
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13 ft.
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11 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
13 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
10 ft.
Sleeps
4
6
4
9
6
8
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
8
6
6
6
7
6
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
5
5
3
6
8
8
3
5
3
3
4
4
3
6
8
3
5
10
6
8
9
Bunks
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n/a
Slide Outs
3
3
3
4
6
4
4
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
1
n/a
1
1
n/a
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
n/a
n/a
1
3
3
3
n/a
n/a
1
n/a
n/a
1
n/a
1
1
n/a
1
1
1
1
1
Fuel Type
n/a
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n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
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n/a
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Towing Capacity
1,735 lbs.
2,360 lbs.
2,413 lbs.
2,160 lbs.
2,030 lbs.
2,465 lbs.
2,015 lbs.
2,265 lbs.
913 lbs.
1,025 lbs.
1,018 lbs.
1,080 lbs.
n/a
1,215 lbs.
1,055 lbs.
1,270 lbs.
1,000 lbs.
1,135 lbs.
1,154 lbs.
n/a
2,210 lbs.
1,341 lbs.
1,360 lbs.
1,385 lbs.
1,555 lbs.
2,416 lbs.
1,655 lbs.
2,616 lbs.
2,383 lbs.
2,604 lbs.
n/a
n/a
380 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
10,000 lbs.
400 lbs.
460 lbs.
470 lbs.
428 lbs.
420 lbs.
475 lbs.
470 lbs.
430 lbs.
607 lbs.
426 lbs.
437 lbs.
645 lbs.
550 lbs.
682 lbs.
752 lbs.
Electrical Service
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50-amp
50-amp
50-amp
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
30-amp
30-amp
30-amp

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