Expert Answers about Forest River Salem FSX Travel Trailer

Recommended Replacement Puck Lights With Built-In Switch For A 2019 Forest River Salem FSX
We currently offer two puck lights with a switch in the center to turn the lights on/off: Gustafson 12V RV LED Puck Light - Surface Mount - 4-3/8" Diameter - White # 277-000489 Gustafson 12V RV LED Puck Light - Surface Mount - 3-5/8" Diameter - White # 277-000488 Both of these lights are a surface mount design with the # 277-000489 being 2-7/8" center to center and the # 277-000488 being 2-3/16" center to center.
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Troubleshooting the Light on the Switch for a Water Tank Heating Pad Always Being On
The first thing you should do is use a circuit tester like the Hook Probe Circuit Tester # PTW2993 to test the power at the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad # 277-000164. Start with the switch turned on and see if you have power, if you have power then turn the switch off and see if you have power. If you have power to the Heater Pad with the switch both on and off or you do not ever have power to the heating pad then you should double check the wiring. Since I do not know...
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Suspension Enhancement Options for 2021 Salem FSX 178BHSKX With Single Underslung Axle
According to SumoSprings, 6" is the minimum for the # TSS-106-40. I asked them about this and they said you cannot use these if the space is under 6" so unfortunately they won't work for you. Doing so will overload the springs which can cause damage to the trailer and make the ride bouncy instead of smooth. With that amount of space and the single axle you're pretty limited on options for suspension enhancement. If you really want to use the SumoSprings you could cut off your existing...
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Economy Electric A-Frame Jack For Forest River Salem Travel Trailer
The best option for an economy electric A-frame jack for your 2020 Forest River Salem FSX travel trailer is one from Ultra-Fab: - Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack # UF38-944017 The Ultra-Fab # UF38-944017 is priced extremely well and is relatively speedy, lifting six inches in 25 seconds with 1,000 lbs of tongue weight (it has a 3,500 lb capacity), which may not seem swift, but really is. Consider that your Forest River will certainly have less tongue weight than that, and it will be even...
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Steps To Determine Which Replacement Slide-Out Seal Fits 2020 Forest River FSX Travel Trailer
I'd be happy to help you find out the correct replacement slide-out seals for your 2020 Forest River FSX Travel Trailer, but You'll need to find the size of the seal and figure out its exact profile. For the profile there's a few, so just tell me which one between slide on and glue on you need as both have sort of a "D" Shape that you mentioned. With that and the measurement I'll be able to confirm which will fit your trailer. If you have one, a picture will help as well.
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Solera RV Slide-Out Awning on 2021 Forest River Salem with 89 Wide Slide-Out
For determining the proper size Solera Slider you need, to measure the total width of your slide room from the outside including the flange then add a minimum of 5" (2-1/2" each for the left/right side overhang). You can have greater than 2-1/2" overhang if you want, but it is suggested that you do not go any less. Since you have done so with resulting measurement of 89" you need an awning no less than 94"; you can go beyond the overhang of 2.5" each side if you choose, no worries. Just...
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Recommended Bike Rack and Bumper Hitch for 2021 Forest River Salem FSX
The rear bumper on a 2021 Forest River Salem FSX is plenty capable of hauling bikes. In order to do this this you'd just need a bumper mounted hitch and a travel trailer compatible bike rack. The Curt RV Bumper Hitch part # C19101 is a great option and would then pair well with a rack like the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack part # HLY64FR. I'm not sure what type of bikes you have so if this won't work you can choose from the list of other options I have attached below. If the bumper...
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How to Identify Trailer Axle Brand on 2019 Salem FSX Series 179DBK
We do not have a way to identify the axle on your 2019 Salem FSX 179DBK. What you will need to do is climb under the trailer and look for the axle tag. If the axle tag is too worn or missing there may be a serial number stamped into it which could identify the axle. If you can't find either of those the only way to identify the axle would be to pull the VIN and call Salem to see what they put on the trailer. If you were trying to decide if the Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors # BB1980A...
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Correct Replacement Bearing Kit For 2019 Forest River Salem FSX 179DBK
You're correct; we do have a bearing kit for your 2019 Forest River Salem FSX travel trailer, which as you mentioned has a dry weight of 3,273 lbs and a GVWR (total max weight) of 3,980 lbs with a 3,500 lb axle. The GVWR is often higher than the axle rating because some of the trailer's weight is transferred as tongue weight. So the correct bearing kit for your trailer is the following: - Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and Al-Ko Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle # BK2-100 The #...
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Best Wet Bolt Kit for 2021 Forest River Salem FSX With Single 4,400 lb Axle
The best kit for your 2021 Salem FSX is the Dexter Heavy Duty Suspension Upgrade Kit for Single Axle Trailers # K71-358-00. This comes with wet bolts, steel bushings, and 1/2" thick steel shackle straps. These will far outlast your standard suspension components and are one of the best upgrades you can make.
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Replacement Cam Lock for 2021 Forest River Salem FSX 179DBKX
The Valterra cam locks like the part # A522VP are keyed unique and would work great to replace what you have.
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Replacement City Water Connection Inlet And Black Tank Flush Inlet For A 2021 Forest River Salem FSX
I do have replacement parts for your 2021 Forest River Salem FSX Travel Trailer. You will have lots of options. There are different cutout diameters and flange diameters for your city water connection inlet. If your cutout diameter is 1-1/2", you can use the RV City Water Inlet with Brass Check Valve - 1/2" MPT - Metal Flange - Surface Mount - White, part # 37262165. You will have to measure the cutout diameter and the flange diameter to determine which part will work for you. It can connect...
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Correct Sized Slide-Out Awning for a Slide-Out Measuring 89" Wide
The Solera RV Slide-Out Awning # LCV000168106 you were looking at would be the correct slide-out awning for your slide out. The Solera RV Slide-Out Awning # LCV000168106 fits slide outs that measure between 86" - 91" wide which your 89" slide out falls right in the middle of. We also have it available in white. Solera RV Slide-Out Awning # LCV000163288.
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Recommended RV Storage Cover For A 2022 Forest River Sale FSX 167RBK Travel Trailer
The best option we currently carry is Adco's Olefin HD line, which is rated for use in all climates and would be great in your warm and sunny Florida climate. With your 2022 Forest River Sale FSX 167RBK Travel Trailer being 21.17 feet in length I recommend part # AD47ZR. The white Olefin top blocks harmful UV rays to prevent fading and cracking, which can help with the sealants on every corner and rooftop appliance/accessory to help prevent leaks from forming. The cinch rope and cam straps...
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Recommended Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver For A 2020 Forest River Salem FSX 167RB
The Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver for RVs, 22" to 72" Wide # 13703 will sit a little bit lower than the Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch Receiver - 18"-51" Wide - 2" Drop - Class III - 2" Item # C13701 to give you more clearance from the black water tank on your 2020 Forest River Salem FSX 167RB.
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Tire Chain Recommendation for Camping Trailer with 205/75-14 Size Tires
I recommend going with the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC1540 for the 205/75-14 size tires on your camping trailer. These have a fairly easy installation and a diamond pattern with square links so you'll have good traction and a fairly smooth ride quality (at least when it comes to tire chains). If you'd like to get something a little nicer then check out the Konig XG12 Pro Tire Chains # TH01594225. These have the diamond pattern style with D links so the traction will be similar...
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How to Power Electric Trailer Jack When Vehicle With 7-Way Isnt Available
To run the jack using 110V shore power, you'll need a bench-top type 12-volt power supply which you can easily find online. You'd also need a 7-way socket and pigtail like # 20024. If you choose a power supply with screw terminals on the front of it, the black pigtail wire would connect to the positive terminal and the white pigtail wire to the negative terminal on the power supply. You'll want to use a power supply capable of putting out at least 30A. To run the jack off the trailer...
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Replacement Leaf Spring for 2019 Forest River Salem FSX 197bh
I need more information to assist you with your trailer spring replacement. If you measure from eye to eye (center of the bolts) I can help you with the correct replacement for your needs. Leaf spring replacements are dependent on the length and also the capacity, which giving me your model helped me with the capacity part but not the length of spring. It seems with that new a trailer, you shouldn't need new springs yet. You may just want to replace the spring bushings with # SP05-060...
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Recommended Weight Distribution for Forest River Salem FSX 178BHSK With 4870 lb GVWR
It's usually best to positively determine the trailer's as-towed tongue weight using a tongue weight scale like # e99044 before choosing a system, but because your travel trailer's specs are readily available, we can make a very good educated guess. According to the specs listed online, your Forest River Salem FSX 178BHSK has a GVWR of 4870 lbs, which would put it's fully loaded tongue weight range in the neighborhood of between 500 and 750 lbs. Because travel trailers are especially...
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Is There Difference Between Aluminum Viking Valhala Wheels AX02660655BMMFL and TA75FR
The black of the # TA75FR is a gloss black whereas the # AX02660655BMMFL has a matte black.
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