RV Type
Make and model
Floorplan
Year
Salem 5th Wheel reviews
Liveability
1.5
Overall quality
1.5
Floorplan
4.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty
2.0
Reviews
Stars Refinement
3 ratings and reviews
Voted most helpful review
Kimberly Goodreau
Maine, USA
Reviewed on April 29, 2026
RV reviewed
2026 Salem Hemisphere 380WDR

2.2
This RV has the best floorplan, however, SO many issues. The cupboards fall off/open during transit, shelves fall in pantry, furniture is falling apart (desk chair broke day 2 of use, recliners do not shut properly, falling apart), the sliding doors in bedroom/bathroom fall off track constantly,...read more
This RV has the best floorplan, however, SO many issues. The cupboards fall off/open during transit, shelves fall in pantry, furniture is falling apart (desk chair broke day 2 of use, recliners do not shut properly, falling apart), the sliding doors in bedroom/bathroom fall off track constantly, leaks in laundry room & kitchen, sinks starting to rust, microwave isn't working properly, bathroom drawers constantly open during transit & do not open/shut properly & are falling apart. Everything about the RV is CHEAPLY made. Afterc6 months, this RV shouldn't have so many issues. We were hit in rear & totaled RV. We are going with a Brinkley or Alliance. Will pay more for better quality. Stay away from Forest River Brands.
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
3.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
Voted most helpful review
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Reviewed on December 31, 2022
RV reviewed
2020 Salem Front living Hemisphere elite

2.4
We have had nothing but problems since purchasing new may 2020. Kitchen and bedroom windows are never sealed from factory, so they leak every time it rains so it ruined the bedroom floor to where we almost fell thru, living room slides shook while going out, awing ripped on both ends, valve on...read more
We have had nothing but problems since purchasing new may 2020. Kitchen and bedroom windows are never sealed from factory, so they leak every time it rains so it ruined the bedroom floor to where we almost fell thru, living room slides shook while going out, awing ripped on both ends, valve on black tank never worked, stress cracks by front slide . List goes on with no help from dealer or forest river..
Livability
1.0
Overall quality
1.0
Floorplan
5.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
1.0
Voted most helpful review
Kevin R Martin
Reviewed on December 24, 2022
RV reviewed
2022 Salem 36fl Elite

2.8
This is supposed to be a 4 season, not in the lifetime, everything froze as soon as it went below 32 degrees. No one can tell me which tank is which on the rv. These things are just thrown together these days that they are just junk on wheels. Will never buy another forest river in my life. No...read more
This is supposed to be a 4 season, not in the lifetime, everything froze as soon as it went below 32 degrees. No one can tell me which tank is which on the rv. These things are just thrown together these days that they are just junk on wheels. Will never buy another forest river in my life. No quality control that I can see.
Livability
2.0
Overall quality
2.0
Floorplan
3.0
Driving/towing
4.0
Factory warranty/support
3.0
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