Silverback 35QB4, 37BH, columbus by palomino F385BH,sierra/sandpiper, 365SAQ All big bunkhouse models. Silverback is framed and hung fiberglass, sandpiper is laminated with larger frame spacing, not sure if the columbus is frame and hung or laminated. Need advice on which trailer has the better construction methods and why. Appreciate opinion but really want facts to back it up. Im in full analysis paralysis and need final advice to pull the trigger. Weight and price are not the deciding factor.

TRN, I gave a quick look over each model, there is probably not a lot of quality difference, they both look pretty well put together for the price point. What I would start looking at over the next week is Customer satisfaction as it pertains to each manufacturer, and dealer satisfaction based on where you would purchase. After sale support is something that can really make or break your experience...good luck, keep us posted..

You can't beat Cedar Creek service....our Silverback is on its 5th year....no major issues....we still have that loving feeling

Tough decisions. The Palomino is a 5 slide unit the others are 4 so not quite Apples to Apples. I like the bathroom in the Palomino. But I don not like the living/kitchen floor plan. TV is in an awkward position. You would never position TV across counter tops in a stick house. Does not appear to be much storage in Palomino bunkhouse.Also take a close look at tank capacities. They are not the same.I am not a fan of outdoor kitchens so the Silverback wins in the end! LOLActually it's obviously your choice I just tried to point out the differences I observed. Good Luck.as others mentioned factor the selling dealer into your choice. The dealer can make or break your RV buying experience.

I liked the quality of the cedar creek as you can see in my sig. But at first was leaning to the Columbus 365rl. After much reading about both, some problems with the columbuses schwintek slide system was the deal breaker. I never had a problem with a hydrolic slide. Our camping cousins have a new silver back and love it. Search schwintek problems on this foroum and start reading. It could save you headaches down the road. Can't comment on the sierra/ sandpiper sorry.Hope it helps.RichHaven't needed cedar creek service so I can't comment ,but have read on this forum they were top notch.

Splashers3 wrote:You can't beat Cedar Creek service....our Silverback is on its 5th year....no major issues....we still have that loving feelingI believe CC's customer service is the best in the business,our Daydreamer is a beauty and I have a buddy with a silverback and it's been an outstanding fiver for him,CC's over-all construction and fit and finish is superior to most other manufactures. Next time you see a Cedar Creek at a campground you'll usually see a smile on the guy's or "Creeker" as we are known,face,ask him what he thinks!

Help me decide. I plan to buy in the next two weeks

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Lantley
Nomad
Jun 15, 2013
Tough decisions. The Palomino is a 5 slide unit the others are 4 so not quite Apples to Apples. I like the bathroom in the Palomino. But I don not like the living/kitchen floor plan. TV is in an awkward position. You would never position TV across counter tops in a stick house. Does not appear to be much storage in Palomino bunkhouse.
Also take a close look at tank capacities. They are not the same.
I am not a fan of outdoor kitchens so the Silverback wins in the end! LOL

Actually it's obviously your choice I just tried to point out the differences I observed. Good Luck.as others mentioned factor the selling dealer into your choice. The dealer can make or break your RV buying experience.
Splashers3
Explorer
Jun 15, 2013
You can't beat Cedar Creek service....our Silverback is on its 5th year....no major issues....we still have that loving feeling
GENECOP
Explorer II
Jun 15, 2013
TRN, I gave a quick look over each model, there is probably not a lot of quality difference, they both look pretty well put together for the price point. What I would start looking at over the next week is Customer satisfaction as it pertains to each manufacturer, and dealer satisfaction based on where you would purchase. After sale support is something that can really make or break your experience...good luck, keep us posted..

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