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- 8 in thick
- cushion-firm
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Forest River Salem 261BHXL mattress size
Main bed66 × 78 inCustom size
That isn't a standard mattress size, so order a custom size cut to your platform.
Dealer report, 2024. A reported size, not a guarantee: measure your platform first.
Bunks48 × 74 in
Bunk. Forest River spec sheet, 2021.
Common RV bunk sizes →
Mattresses in 66 × 78 in
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Bunk mattresses in 48 × 74 in
Some bunks have a rounded corner, so trace yours before a custom cut. A thicker bunk mattress takes headroom from the bunk above.
Top pick
RVMattress.comSignature Hybrid
- Hybrid
- 13.25 in thick
- Soft / Medium / Firm
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$1,332Short Full - 48x74 · list priceSee price
Best value
RVMattress.comCopperFlex Essential
- All-foam
- 6 in thick
- five comfort options
$492Short Full - 48x74 · list priceSee price
Reviewers' favorite
RVMattress.comAurora Luxe Cooling
- Hybrid
- 13.25 in thick
- Soft / Medium / Firm
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$1,799Short Full - 48x74 · list priceSee price
Best hybrid
Mattress InsiderAdventure Max Hybrid
- Hybrid
- 10.5 in thick
- Firm / Medium
$91948" x 74" · list priceSee price
The Salem bedroom. Measure the platform, not the old mattress, before you buy.
Bed sizes by year
| Year | Main bed | Bunks | Other beds | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | 48 × 74 in | – | 2021 Forest River Cruise Lite brochure |
| 2021 | – | 48 × 74 in | – | Forest River spec sheet |
| 2024 | 66 × 78 in King | – | – | Dealer report |
Years not listed weren't published.
Is this your 261BHXL?
Check the year and length against your RV before you order.
| Year | Model | Length | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL | 29' 1" | – |
| 2018 | Salem Cruise Lite West 261BHXL | 29' 1" | – |
| 2019 | Salem Cruise Lite Northwest 261BHXL | 28' 7" | – |
| 2021 | Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL | 28' 8" | – |
| 2024 | Salem Cruise Lite 261BHXL | 28' 8" | 8 |
Other Salem mattress sizes
Sources
- bishs.com: https://www.bishs.com/product/used-2024-forest-river-rv-salem-cruise-lite-261bhxl-3791442-29
- recreationalvehicles.info: https://recreationalvehicles.info/2021-forest-river-cruise-lite/2021-forest-river-cruise-lite-brochure-page-003.jpg
- recreationalvehicles.info: https://recreationalvehicles.info/2019-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-northwest/2019-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-northwest-brochure-page-007.jpg
- recreationalvehicles.info: https://recreationalvehicles.info/2018-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-midwest/2018-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-midwest-brochure-page-011.jpg
- recreationalvehicles.info: https://recreationalvehicles.info/2018-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-west/2018-forest-river-salem-cruise-lite-west-brochure-page-006.jpg
Questions
What size mattress is in the Forest River Salem 261BHXL?
The main bed is 66 × 78 in (Dealer report, 2024).
What size are the Forest River Salem 261BHXL bunk mattresses?
48 × 74 in (Forest River spec sheet, 2021).