Big Changes from Salem and Wildwood in 2025 (2024)

• September 11, 2024
• Featured, Find Your RV, Forest River, RV Brands, Travel Trailer

Forest River’s Salem and Wildwood travel trailers have consistently ranked as some of the top lineups in this RV segment for years. But the 2025 Salem RVs and Wildwood trailers are being touted as one of Forest River’s “biggest year-to-year model changes ever.” So we’re here to tell you why and what you can expect from these new family-friendly campers.

Salem vs Wildwood: What’s the Difference?

Viewed side-by-side, you’ll notice some important differences in the Wildwood and Salem exterior graphics. Salem boasts a blue logo and accent stripes, while the Wildwood lineup swaps gold finishes for Salem’s blue. Both feature the same white main color with a gray accent down the middle of each sidewall.

Under the skin (and inside), you’ll find that these stick-and-tin Forest River travel trailers offer nearly identical construction, features, and interior decor. You’ll also find similar floor plans across both lineups, highlighted by their all-new 32VERANDA, one of the first-ever travel trailers with a rear deck (it’s a must-see!).

What’s New About the Wildwood and Salem RV Campers?

Forest River did much more than give the exterior graphics a facelift for their 2025 Wildwood RVs and Salem travel trailers. You’ll find changes from their 2024 designs across the board, starting with the interior decor. Here’s an overview of the decor updates:

• The industry’s first sliding patio deck with a built-in outdoor kitchen that includes a griddle, sink, countertop, and cabinet storage (on the VERANDA models).
• Versa-Flex Furniture that can adapt to changing demands (i.e., desk, dinette, sofa, chaise lounge, etc.)
• Dimmable 4K Blade Lighting in place of the more traditional puck lighting.
• Lighted Arched Radius Panels accentuating slide-out walls, doorways, and other areas.
• Enlarged kitchen window and stylishly upgraded backsplash.
• Upgraded entertainment center with 50” TV and 60” fireplace (certain models).
• Residential blinds with bamboo roller shades.
• Revamped bedroom layouts with Versa-Tilt king beds and a pet step (most models).
• Thermally fused laminate (TFL) cabinetry with heavy-duty hinges.
• Upgraded aluminum exterior siding that’s thicker than most models in this class.
• Interior and exterior JBL speakers.

The fun doesn’t stop there, however, as these Salem and Wildwood travel trailers offer several best-in-class amenities, such as:

• Flush floor slide-outs with marine-grade flooring
• Stow N Go storage solutions
• Exterior accent lighting
• Roof-mounted solar prep
• A heated and enclosed underbelly
• A 60K BTU on-demand tankless water heater

These 2025 Forest River travel trailers can also come with various optional upgrades. These options include, but aren’t limited to, a 200-watt solar package, 50-amp electrical service with prewiring for a second air conditioner, power stabilizer jacks, washer/dryer prep, and an upgrade 15K BTU air conditioner (in place of the standard 13.5K AC).

Curious about what else is new in 2025? Check out the Best RV Innovations from this year’s Hershey show.

What’s The Same?

As you can see, there’s a lot of “newness” to love in the all-new Salem and Wildwood RV trailers. However, these two RV brands are known for quality year over year. So, what’s the same?

For starters, you’ll find most of the traditional travel trailer floor plans you’d expect from this affordable stick-and-tin lineup. That means layouts with bunks, kitchen in the rear or front, rear living or entertainment areas, and even private bunk rooms for the kids.

You’ll also find standard features you’d expect from an affordable travel trailer—a power tongue jack for easy hitching and unhitching, a large pass through storage compartment for your gear, backup camera prep for easier navigation, ladder prep for access to the fully walkable roof, and more.

What Are the Salem and Wildwood RV Floor Plans?

The Wildwood and Salem RV lineups are quite extensive. Whether you prefer a floor plan with a rear bathroom, a front kitchen, or a rear living area, there’s something for everyone with these Forest River RV floor plans. Here’s a preview of the primary 18 floorplans in their Midwest lineup:

32VERANDA

Length: 37’10” (41’3” with the patio extended)

Dry Weight: 8,993 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 2,227 pounds

28VIEW

Length: 34’8”

Dry Weight: 7,753 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 3,512 pounds

22ERAS

Length: 28’2”

Dry Weight: 6,197 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,467 pounds

29BDB

Length: 36’5”

Dry Weight: 7,853 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,997 pounds

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22RBS

Length: 26’11”

Dry Weight: 5,928 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,837 pounds

29VBUD

Length: 36’2”

Dry Weight: 7,728 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,982 pounds

26DBUD

Length: 33’3”

Dry Weight: 6,923 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 2,672 pounds

29VIEW

Length: 34’10”

Dry Weight: 8,001 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,809 pounds

26RBS

Length: 31’

Dry Weight: 6,721 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 3,002 pounds

31KQBTS

Length: 36’7”

Dry Weight: 8,573 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,292 pounds

27RE

Length: 33’8”

Dry Weight: 7,583 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 3,572 pounds

32BHDS

Length: 36’5”

Dry Weight: 7,993 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,826 pounds

27RK

Length: 33’6”

Dry Weight: 6,863 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 2,892 pounds

32RET

Length: 37’

Dry Weight: 8,853 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 2,282 pounds

28DBUD

Length: 29’11”

Dry Weight: 5,885 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,920 pounds

33TS

Length: 38’9”

Dry Weight: 9,276 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 2,012 pounds

28FKG

Length: 32’2”

Dry Weight: 7,789 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 3,491 pounds

36VBDS

Length: 38’11”

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Dry Weight: 8,533 pounds

Cargo Capacity: 1,582 pounds

You can find breakdowns of Wildwood and Salem Campers by regional availability here:

Featured Salem and Wildwood RV Floor Plans

Those Salem and Wildwood floor plans offer something for everyone, but here are a few of our favorites.

Salem/Wildwood 32VERANDA

Favorite Feature: Sliding Rear Patio Deck

The retractable rear patio has been one of the top innovations turning heads among 2025 RV models at fall RV shows. There haven’t been many travel trailers with a rear patio, but the VERANDA lineup will surely spark some healthy competition in the coming months.

We love that your outdoor kitchen is built right into that rear patio instead of having to set it up on the campside. However, there’s plenty to love inside the 32VERANDA as well. The kitchen with a central island blends seamlessly into the living area, making this entire space much more reminiscent of what you’d find in a rear living fifth wheel.

While the bedroom is a little compact—likely to keep the length under 38 feet—the Versa-Tilt king bed makes the bed easy to retract for more space at the foot. Not only does that make it easy for whoever sleeps on the off-camp side to walk around, but it also guarantees easier access to the closet with washer/dryer prep.

Salem/Wildwood 28VIEW

Favorite Feature: Panoramic Windows

At first glance, you’ll wonder how the 28VIEW boasts such a thoughtfully designed kitchen without a pantry. That’s only until you realize that the entertainment center is hiding a pantry-like storage area with shelves. With ample overhead storage and an oversized refrigerator, you won’t lack food storage in this 2025 travel trailer.

What’s clear about the design of this camper is that Forest River wanted you to enjoy the views of your campsite. There are nearly 100 square feet of windows in these Wildwood and Salem trailers, allowing natural light to pour in while you gaze out. Plus, they’re equipped with those unique bamboo roller shades.

We also love the kitchen design in the 28VIEW, with bar top seating around the central kitchen island, which houses the stainless steel sink. That leaves additional meal prep and cooking space in the slide-out for easily crafting your family’s favorite camping recipes.

Salem/Wildwood 29VBUD

Favorite Feature: Versatile Bunk Room

With Forest River’s full complement of Versa-Flex furniture, the 29VBUD may boast the most versatile rear bunk room in the industry in 2025. The bunk room alone sleeps up to four people, with two versa bunks that flip up and out of the way when unused and a Versa queen bed that converts to a sofa. There’s even a cargo door on the off-camp side for easy loading and unloading.

A sliding pocket door separates the bunk room from the kitchen and living area, highlighted by more Versa-Flex furniture. The dinette can be configured for dining or as a work desk with the slide-out window as your backdrop. The lounge can be an L-shaped chaise lounge or the rear cushions can be reconfigured for additional seating at the dinette.

The bedroom boasts all the redesigned elements of all Salem and Wildwood campers, such as the pet step, the Versa-Tilt king bed, and revamped storage. But we also love the bathroom design in this camper, as you don’t have to walk through it to get into the primary sleeping area, and you get a large neo-angle shower, a linen closet, and a mirrored vanity once inside.

Where Can I Find These New Forest River RVs?

The 2025 Wildwood and Salem travel trailers are coming to a Camping World dealership near you. While prototypes are sparking public interest at RV shows like Hershey (where pre-orders are often taken for exciting models like this), it may take a few weeks for inventory to make it to a dealership near you.

Bookmark the links below and check back regularly to learn when your preferred Forest River camper is ready to tour at your nearby location. You can also contact that dealership directly now to discuss pre-orders with our sales team!

Are There Other Salem RVs?

Notable changes are also coming to the other stick-and-tin and laminate travel trailers in the Salem lineup, along with their fifth wheels and destination trailers. Here are the main differences between these RV brands and the Salem RV trailers outlined above:

• Salem Cruise Lite is the laminate alternative to the stick-and-tin Salem. This 2025 lineup is highlighted by the 22VERANDA, Forest River’s smallest travel trailer with its innovative new patio.
• Salem FSX is another stick-and-tin cousin to the Salem RVs, and you’ll find some excellent RVs you can tow with an SUV or smaller truck in this lineup.
• Salem Hemisphere boasts laminate travel trailers and fifth wheels with upscale design touches, luxury amenities, and bolstered construction for extended-season camping.
• Salem Villa is the destination trailer lineup in the Salem RV brand. It offers expansive floor plans designed for full-time living or extended stays.

What Are the Other Wildwood Campers?

The Wildwood brand also has several noteworthy cousins that offer enticing changes from 2024 to 2025 RVs. Here’s how these brands differ from Wildwood RVs:

• Wildwood X-Lite is the laminate travel trailer sister brand to the stick-and-tin Wildwood lineup, highlighted in 2025 by the 22VERANDA.
• Wildwood FSX offers a stick-and-tin alternative to the Wildwood RV brand, boasting some of Forest River’s most affordable lightweight campers.
• Wildwood Heritage Glen boasts fifth wheels and laminate travel trailers known for luxury design and refined amenities like expanded solar packages and 12V holding tank heating pads.
• Wildwood Lodge offers a selection of destination trailers in this lineup, which boasts floorplans for extended stays and is highlighted by the 42VERANDA in 2025.

You can probably tell we’re excited about the updates to these 2025 RV models in the Forest River lineup—there’s a lot to love. If you’re still researching affordable travel trailers across many RV brands, compare these Wildwood and Salem campers to some of our other favorites:

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What do you think about the updates to the 2025 Wildwood RVs and Salem RV trailers? Let us know in the comments below!