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2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere Lite Travel Trailer reviews

2.4 (2 reviews)
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Liveability
2.0
Overall quality
1.5
Floorplan
2.5
Driving/towing
3.5
Factory warranty
2.5

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Michael O'Connor

Arizona

Reviewed on December 23, 2021

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1.4
I am a friend of the owner. He asked me to take a look at the Suburban Furnace as it wasn't working. I found a bad sail switch and replaced it and that solved the problem. The real problem was gaining access to the heater. I literally had to destroy the stairs to remove the furnace. Then I had to rebuild the ... read more
I am a friend of the owner. He asked me to take a look at the Suburban Furnace as it wasn't working. I found a bad sail switch and replaced it and that solved the problem. The real problem was gaining access to the heater. I literally had to destroy the stairs to remove the furnace. Then I had to rebuild the stairs and reinstall them. Now a new problem has cropped up. The lights are flickering in sync, so I know it is a system problem. I checked the output voltage of the converter and it's 13.5, which is good. The flickering voltage is affecting the Suburban Furnace and it periodically shuts down. Suburban is a good name. I purchased a used Suburban SHD2542 Furnace over 10 years ago and no problems up to 6 months ago, when I had to replace the sail switch. It's back in service with no problems in a converted MCI bus. Salem Hemisphere Lite? Run away from this one.
Livability
2.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
1.0
Driving/towing
2.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
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Hector Ingram

Newfoundland and Labrador

Reviewed on August 17, 2020

RV reviewed 2013 Forest River Salem Hemisphere Lite 262RL view listing

3.4
Will the first trip we took was horrible,we had to put a pice of foam on the mattress so we could sleep(had that replaced).same trip could not put water into the holding tank,needed pressure,bought a pump.This was miner,second trip could not get side in,back to the dealer anther year wasted.Next year on retun... read more
Will the first trip we took was horrible,we had to put a pice of foam on the mattress so we could sleep(had that replaced).same trip could not put water into the holding tank,needed pressure,bought a pump.This was miner,second trip could not get side in,back to the dealer anther year wasted.Next year on retuning from a trip the slide would not go out,after looked at bya tech from t he dealer,back to the dealer which resulted in new slider which had to be ordered and a another camping year wasted.Next year had to return to the dealer for more adjustments another year wasted.Im sure glad I bought the extended warranty.Also had to replace the awning motor.now the inside had to replace worped cabinets doors and countertop.Had two good years without problems until now the slide is falling apart.Having said that we really like the RV it was a ideal size for us and that's way I'm leaning how to repair all future problems like the slide not adjusted properly which results in leaks and other poor workmanship.no more warranty and no more help from the dealer.Thank you,I hope this help someone( buyer be wear).
Livability
2.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
5.0
Factory warranty/support
4.0
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