Columbus 320RS vs. Silverback 33RL
We are looking to order a new fifth wheel this spring and have narrowed our search to a Columbus 320RS and a Silverback 33RL. Our TV is an 2011 F-350 6.7 Diesel CC SB 3.55 butt and a Reese 16K Slider ...
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Took a look at a report I ordered in 2011 when we were purchasing our last 5er. It's from RVReviews.net and proclaims to be like Consumer Reports, but for RVs. My report is a bit dated and rates RV Manufacturers as opposed to individual lines or models. This is a bit problematic as it groups all Forest Rivers, all Keystones, etc. together as one. It does breakdown Palomino separately but doesn't mention the Columbus model as I think 2011/12 was the first year for this line.
In the premium group it has Heartland as #3 of 9 behind Carriage and New Horizons.
In the Above Average group it has Keystone #1 followed by Jayco, Open Range, Fox and K-Z. Down the list at # 9 of 12 is Forest River. Cedar Creek as the Mfg of Silverback is not shown separately. In the Economy list Palomino is shown as #7 of 10, keeping in mind that this is before the Columbus was introduced.
Was thinking about ordering a new report to help with our search for a new 5er but at the end of the day I'm not sure how valuable this info really is. Has anybody had experience with this company and their reports? The online forums seem to provide better and more specific info. At the end of the day it will probably come down to price and which decor and layout the DW likes.
In the premium group it has Heartland as #3 of 9 behind Carriage and New Horizons.
In the Above Average group it has Keystone #1 followed by Jayco, Open Range, Fox and K-Z. Down the list at # 9 of 12 is Forest River. Cedar Creek as the Mfg of Silverback is not shown separately. In the Economy list Palomino is shown as #7 of 10, keeping in mind that this is before the Columbus was introduced.
Was thinking about ordering a new report to help with our search for a new 5er but at the end of the day I'm not sure how valuable this info really is. Has anybody had experience with this company and their reports? The online forums seem to provide better and more specific info. At the end of the day it will probably come down to price and which decor and layout the DW likes.
