Buyer questions
Eight questions buyers ask about the Forest River Salem 36VBDS, answered from the RVs listed on US RV Connection right now.
Right now US RV Connection shows 3 approved, priced Salem 36VBDS travel trailers, all with photos. Asking prices run from $35,995 to $39,988, with a median of $39,988, so two of the three sit at the top of that band. Those are asking prices set by sellers, not recorded sale prices, and condition, model year and included equipment all factor into where a given unit lands.
The listed Salem 36VBDS units span model years 2022 through 2027, across just 3 trailers currently posted. That means you may be comparing a used 2022 bunkhouse against much newer stock in the same search. Mileage and usage history are not part of travel trailer listings here, so judge each one by its model year, photos and the seller's description rather than any hours or odometer figure.
All 3 are the same 36VBDS floorplan, a travel trailer. The descriptions call it a versatile two-bedroom bunkhouse with a bedroom slide, Versa Bunks and a walk-through bath, so you get a front bedroom, a separate bunk room and a bathroom you pass through between the two. One listing states a length of 38 ft 11 in. No other Salem floorplans are posted under this model name.
With years spanning 2022 to 2027, the older units deserve the most attention. Check the roof, seams and all sealant, and look for soft spots in floors and walls, especially around the bedroom slide. Run the slide out and in, test the fireplace, and open the pass-through or exterior storage door for water intrusion. Inspect the 18-foot awning fabric and arms, check tires and dates, and verify brakes and lights before towing a trailer this long.
The dealer descriptions list a bedroom slide, a fireplace, pass-through or exterior storage, Versa Bunks and a walk-through bath. Outside there is an 18-foot awning, with the storage compartment handy for lawn chairs and gear. One listing gives a length of 38 ft 11 in and describes it as a two-bedroom bunkhouse. Anything beyond that, such as appliance brands or tank sizes, is not stated in these listings.
It has the layout for extended stays: two sleeping areas, Versa Bunks, a bedroom slide, a walk-through bath, a fireplace and an 18-foot awning, with one unit listed at 38 ft 11 in. That length and separation of space suit longer stops better than quick weekends. The listings do not state weights, tank capacities, insulation packages or four-season ratings, so confirm those on the specific unit before committing to full-time living.
The 3 Salem 36VBDS travel trailers on US RV Connection are in two places: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota has 2 of them, and Cleburne, Texas has the third. All three include photos. With inventory that thin and spread across Minnesota and Texas, expect to travel or arrange transport unless you happen to be near one of those two markets. Listings change, so check which cities are represented when you search.
The Grey Wolf 26SS is the smaller, cheaper step down, with 7 listed from $21,985 to $31,777, median $28,911, years 2025 to 2027. The Puma Vista 403LFT sits well above, 9 listed from $57,988 to $64,995, median $64,985, years 2026 to 2027. The Salem 36VBDS lands between them at $35,995 to $39,988. Floorplan details for the siblings are not given here, so compare their own listings directly.
Answers are written from approved, priced listings on US RV Connection— asking prices, not sale prices — and from what the dealers' own descriptions say. Figures in the strip above are live; the answers refresh as inventory changes.
Forest River Salem 36VBDS listed now
DealerCleburne, TX
Travel trailer · Good condition
RV Depot
Nationwide Delivery Available
$35,995
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DealerFair DealDetroit Lakes, MN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Wolds RV Sales
Nationwide Delivery Available
$39,988
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DealerDetroit Lakes, MN
Travel trailer · Excellent condition
Wolds RV Sales
Nationwide Delivery Available
$39,988
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