Still have the 36RE

Did a ton of research before buying. Worth the extra for the hydraulic jacks. Only issues are the kitchen slide didn't line up correctly and didn't seal. Dealer said to run the slides out without shore power, and another dealer said you should run the slides out when on shore power. I now run the... slides out on shore power or hooked up to the truck running and that seems to have fixed the problem.

Install the extra a/c unit - hot climates need it. One was okay in Hilton Head with 100 degree days, but it worked its butt off.

The lazy susan closet hanger is a waste - would prefer the rod all the way across. Did make my own closet lock to prevent the doors from sliding when moving. Wish the joint tapes were trim pieces and not tape which wrinkles on weather changes. Ceiling panel cover (vinyl) wrinkles.

All in all, love the 5th wheel. Only 5th wheel I've seen that I would consider trading up to would be Mobile Suites, but that's $110k more, 7,000 lbs and 5 ft longer. I've had this Cedar Creek for 5 years now - that's the real test. Still flawless and still love it. You need to take care of them and they'll give you service.


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Cedar Creek 36RE - Manhattan apartment

We bought the 36re new in 2011 and still own and use it (as of 3/5/16). Well worth the extra money for the auto hydraulic leveling system. We've compared to other 5th wheels and the only other models / manufacturers that rival it enough to peak our interest are the $250k models - out of our price ...range. The new Cedar Creek 38fb2, however, is awesome enough to make us consider trading up - 1 1/2 baths, front bathroom.

It would take a lot to convince us to trade. The U shape kitchen, residential fridge, rear living room with the TV down creates lots of light.

Wish we would haves -
Additional a/c unit - though one unit does okay, but the 100 deg days in Hilton Head is enough to add the add'l unit.

Residential fridge - ice maker crapped out after 5 years, but so didn't the ice maker in our home LG unit.

Kitchen slide racks at times requiring service to straighten it out. Dealer said never use slides with electric and another dealer said never us battery power. Which is right?

We do hate the carousel closet thingy in the bedroom - takes up too much room and not useful. The closet doors didn't have a catch to keep them from sliding and slamming while driving, so I drilled a hole in the guide on the floor and put a rod through it to hold them in place. The new models have since added catches.

Wish the unit had backup lights.

Added a back up camera.

Added a quarter round piece of trim at the bathroom door for privacy.

Ceiling paper in bedroom bunched up - the dealer said it was expanding and contracting, but only there.

Seam tapes also wrinkle requiring smoothing around occasionally.

Camper designers need a class on interior design. The fabrics and designs are so trashy and cheap looking. Don't need all the dizzying patterns. Simple is better and classier.

All in all, after all the research, these are minor items and there's not another 5th wheel, even after visiting RV shows that we like better.

Now nearing retirement, I'm starting at a RV dealership. I'll have lots of knowledge from experience and plan to learn a lot as well.

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Forest River, Cedar Creek 36RE

Overall very impressed with our purchase. There were minor problems, such as the ceiling panel on one of the slide outs was loose, and the hydraulic lines leaked, making a mess. Both were simple fixes, just annoying. We also had a circuit breaker that tripped when having the coffee maker and the t...oaster going at the same time. The issue was the breaker would not reset for 15 minutes the first time, and the second time it happened I could not reset it at all. I took it back to the dealer to fix. That being said when were camping it has the feel like home, it tows very well and has plenty of space.
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