Expert Answers about Forest River Salem FSX Travel Trailer

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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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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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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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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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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Should MORryde X-Factor Crossmember be in Front of or Behind Axle on Single Axle Trailer
That's a smart question, and because there is more weight and less stability at the rear of the trailer, install the MORryde X-Factor Crossmember for Standard Frame Hangers # MR33WR aft/behind the single axle on your trailer. As for the installation, it's possible to do it one side at a time, sure, but it'll be more difficult as the trailer will be at a bit of an angle. If you can do so, I'd lift up the entire back end of the rig on jacks to install the # MR33WR.
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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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Can You Retrofit Hub to 3,500 lb Dexter Trailer Axle T3584F-8974
Appreciate that detailed info, and while it would be great if that was possible so you didn't have to get a new hub, there isn't a way to retrofit your old hub on the 3,500 lb Dexter Trailer Axle Beam with Standard Spindles # T3584F-8974. There isn't a kit for this type of application, and the bearings your old hub uses simply won't fit onto the spindle of this axle. So you will need a new hub that uses the bearings L68149 and L44649 such as the Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for 3,500-lb...
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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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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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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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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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Does 2018 Chrysler Pacifica with Tow Group Package Have Capacity for 3,500 lb Trailer
As long as you stay under the weight capacity of your 2018 Chrysler Pacifica you are totally safe to tow the trailer weight you mentioned. So a 3,500 lb trailer would be safe to tow with your Pacifica that has a 3,600 lb towing capacity. If you were looking for a trailer hitch the etrailer trailer hitch # e98903 that you referenced is a confirmed fit and a really great option. It has more than enough weight capacity and since it's mostly hidden it is mostly out of sight and also has better...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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