Cardinal VS Cedarcreek
- ODSmith
- Posts: 33
- Joined: Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:46 pm
- Location: Arkansas Russellville
- Cardinal Owners: Cardinal 2007, 30TS
- Location: Arkansas Russellville
Cardinal VS Cedarcreek
Has anyone done a careful comparison of the Cardinal vs Cedarcreek fifth wheels? A Cedarcreek dealer tried to convince me that the Cedarcreek is a better built rig than the Cardinal. I own a Cardinal 29LE and like it very much but am looking to upgrade to a Cardinal 30TS. Looking at the Forest River web site it is hard to make a comparison on the construction features of the two rigs. I had thought that the Cardinal was the top of the line in Forest River fifth wheels.
O.D. Smith
Russellville, AR
odnpat@suddenlink.net
Cardinal 2007, 30TS
Dodge Ram 03, 2500 Cummins, Stock
Russellville, AR
odnpat@suddenlink.net
Cardinal 2007, 30TS
Dodge Ram 03, 2500 Cummins, Stock
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- Location: Michigan, Lakeport
- Cardinal Owners: 2010 3150 RL
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- Location: Michigan Lakeport
We chose the Cardinal 30TS over the 30TS CC model mainly because we didn't like that huge beauhemoth of a cabinet just to your left as you enter the CC. I have heard that the 2007 model has something else in that location. Also we didn't feel that the finish was as nice in the CC as in the Cardinal.
This past season we spent 30 nights in our Cardinal and pulled it over 2500 miles. We could not be happier with the Big Red Bird and have not had any major issues that weren't covered under warranty.
This past season we spent 30 nights in our Cardinal and pulled it over 2500 miles. We could not be happier with the Big Red Bird and have not had any major issues that weren't covered under warranty.
Bill & Penny
2010 3150 RL "The Bucket List Inn
Nights out in 2013/67 and have put put 8566 miles on the Bucket List Inn
Nights out in 2014 63
Night out in 2015. 88
Nights out so far in 2016. 58
More fun to come!
2010 3150 RL "The Bucket List Inn
Nights out in 2013/67 and have put put 8566 miles on the Bucket List Inn
Nights out in 2014 63
Night out in 2015. 88
Nights out so far in 2016. 58
More fun to come!
- Olbird
- Council, Asst. Admin
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- Location: Washington Kelso
- Cardinal Owners: 3850 RL
- Location: Washington, LaCenter
It just depends on you, they both are built well for the money.
The main differance is the Cardinal uses vacubond walls that I prefer over the Cedar Creek hollow core walls with stuffed insulation. If you notice CC only has Gelcoat outside walls because they need the extra thickness from the gelcoat to help stiffen walls between alum. studs that are screwed together not welded as the Cardinal.
The Cedar Creek Day Dreamer has the most fancy decor and high end standard options from Forest River.
George:
The main differance is the Cardinal uses vacubond walls that I prefer over the Cedar Creek hollow core walls with stuffed insulation. If you notice CC only has Gelcoat outside walls because they need the extra thickness from the gelcoat to help stiffen walls between alum. studs that are screwed together not welded as the Cardinal.
The Cedar Creek Day Dreamer has the most fancy decor and high end standard options from Forest River.
George:
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW