If you’ve been curious as to why destination trailers have become such a hot category in the RV industry in recent years, you only need to check out the video above. It features the new Forest River Salem Grand Villa 42ZEN, a two-story, three-bedroom model that defies expectations. There is so much packed into this amazing floor plan that you’ll have to see it to believe it.
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Highlights of this beautiful trailer include two full bathrooms, both with walk-in showers and linen closets. The living room comes with a massive sectional sofa for lounging in front of the fireplace and a large 4K smart TV mounted on a television. Meanwhile, the primary bedroom includes a versatile-tilt king-size bed, while the second and third bedrooms—both lofted—come with queen mattresses. The island kitchen is equally impressive, with residential-style appliances and bar-stool seating with room for four.
As you would expect from a destination trailer, the Salem Grand Villa 42ZEN is large and heavy. The rig measures 44′ 11″ end-to-end, and has a GVWR of 16,804 lbs. It comfortably sleeps up to eight people, and is built for three-season camping, meaning you wouldn’t want to spend much time in it during the winter. Obviously, a trailer of this size requires a hefty vehicle to move it around, although this one is a bit more towable than some other park models, although its tall profile could present some challenges. Still, once it’s in place, the 42ZEN would make a very comfortable place to rest and relax, with nice touches like washer/dryer prep and ample storage allowing for extended stays.
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The Salem Grand Villa 42ZEN is the latest addition to Forest River’s growing collection of destination trailers. To check out the entire line of Grand Villa floor plans, which includes seven models, visit the company’s website.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
