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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 Cover For 22 Foot 2019 Forest River Salem FSX For Winter
  • For a cover that fits your 22 foot 2019 Forest River Salem FSX travel trailer, the best option is from Adco: - Adco Polypropylene Storage Lot RV Cover for Travel Trailer # 290-74841 This cover is a fit for travel trailers that measure 20'1" to 22' long (not counting the trailer tongue) and is the cover designed for wetter, colder winter climates. The reason for that is it has four layers of polypropylene, which is not only an extra layer than other covers, but also a heavier-duty material....
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Can Weight Distribution Be Left Connected and Backed Up
  • If you are backing up in a mostly straight line the # RP66083 can be left connected. If you are going to make any tight turns you'd need to disconnect the spring bars.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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