I currently own a 2009 CC Silverback, we are looking to replace, although it is better than new thanks to the folks at CC...and it didn't cost us a cent!!
We have looked at several new Cardinals, and several new CCs - both are nice and I would call it a tie...so the tie breaker for us is the treatment we received at the CC factory by Denise Davis and her crew. I also note that.. I see way more CC at c/gs than I do Cardinals - and we are on the lookout for both.
There is NO way the Cardinal factory can beat the folks at CC, IMO...
Our next 5ver will be a upgraded Cedar Creek....although a TV upgrade will be required first.