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04-03-2012, 04:17 PM
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When we were looking at new fifth wheels we really like the center island models but wanted something with a more open floorplan. The Silverback 29RL fit the bill and our thinking was along your lines, if we need more storage or counter space we could buy a rolling island. So far we have no plans to do so.
Carlyle Lake is a great place for us because it's only 75 miles from our house. Getting reservations at the Dam West campground can be difficult at times because the park is so close to St. Louis and very popular. Some of the sites also have full hookups. We already have reservations in September for the Carlyle Art and Wine Festival.
We are currently at Carlyle and have given all the systems of our trailer another test and everything is working perfectly. The central vacuum system is powerful and works better than our home vacuum. My wife is absolutely in love with our new Silverback. For the price point, I think the Silverback offers a lot of bang for the buck.
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04-04-2012, 01:34 PM
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Bummer! Because the antenna comes down right next to the bathroom vent cover there's no space for a Wineguard Wingman to be attached.
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04-04-2012, 01:40 PM
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Boy wish I was there-Can't wait for our first trip but it won't be until 4/14.
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04-04-2012, 07:16 PM
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The lake is really down right now. This is the lowest I've ever seen it, but then this is the earliest in the year we've ever come over here.
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04-04-2012, 07:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oakman
The lake is really down right now. This is the lowest I've ever seen it, but then this is the earliest in the year we've ever come over here.
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Careful what you ask for. We cancelled our planned trip to south-eastern Missouri last May due to all the flooding in the area.
Dave
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04-04-2012, 07:27 PM
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Congats on the new 5er!!!
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04-05-2012, 05:15 AM
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Thank you RonLynnJr, this was our 5th night using the Silverback and we are thrilled with it.
Dave Monica, you are right about the flooding last year in SE MO. That was a serious amount of water in Table Rock Lake. It was awesome standing near the base of Table Rock Dam and seeing and hearing the water as it was released through the flood gates of the dam.
As far the low water level here at Carlyle, I'm guessing the lake is still near winter pool and hasn't filled yet by the spring rains. There are times when this lake is high enough that some of the campsites go under.
Back to the Silverback, the only thing I would add to this trailer is a light above the switch panel. The panel is on the side of the kitchen cabinets facing the entry door. It has black switches on a black background and since our entry door doesn't have that opaque glass window it's rather difficult to see which switch controls what. This is especially true in the early morning and late evening hours. Also, I'm still trying to figure out how to open the outside stove vent.
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04-05-2012, 08:54 AM
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I agree, a small light is needed. You just gave me the next mod. I have already changed the sink light to fluorescent, and moved the old sink light over to the bottom of the cabinet, next to the range. The fluorescent light over the sink makes a huge difference.
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04-05-2012, 02:08 PM
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I like the idea of replacing the sink light with fluorscent lighting, thanks for sharing PapaSmurf.
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04-05-2012, 02:35 PM
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I have a friend with a 29RE as well, he installed a light switch in the bedroom. I am not sure how he did it, but the DW wants a light switch... so I guess I will have to figure out how he ran the wire to make it work.
I love these little busy projects. They keep me out of trouble and do not cost a lot of money.
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04-05-2012, 04:15 PM
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Someone at Cedar Creek must have been listening because our Silverback has a bedroom light switch.
Here's a question. On the switch panel there are two spaces blanked out and one is labeled O.D.S. light and the other is D.S. light. Am I right in assuming they stand for Outside Docking Station Light and Docking Station Light? I can't think of anything else they could stand for.
It's hard to tell in the photo but those are just black covers in those two positions and not switches.
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04-05-2012, 04:23 PM
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I was told O.D.S. stands for Off Door Side and D.S. is Door Side. I believe they refer to the "scare" lights on both sides of the unit.
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04-05-2012, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jo54
I was told O.D.S. stands for Off Door Side and D.S. is Door Side. I believe they refer to the "scare" lights on both sides of the unit.
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Oh, that makes better sense. I don't have scare lights so naturally they would be blanked out. Thanks for the info.
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04-05-2012, 04:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jo54
I was told O.D.S. stands for Off Door Side and D.S. is Door Side. I believe they refer to the "scare" lights on both sides of the unit.
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OK - I'll ask - just what are "scare lights"?
I have a 2012 Silverback 29rk and don't know what they refer to.
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04-05-2012, 05:03 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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scare lights have clear lenses on them and are very bright on both side of the trailer .
they are used to turn on if you need extra light or if someones rummaging around your trailer to scare them off !
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04-05-2012, 05:06 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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look on upper right hand corner
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04-05-2012, 05:09 PM
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f1100turbo - thanks - now I know.
PS - just how do you know so much about these things?
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04-05-2012, 05:16 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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I was fortunate enough to have been brought up camping since I was 5.
my mom and dad bought a new travel trailer every other year till I graduated high school they always liked holiday ramblers . Then I bought my first "camper" a pickup bed camper "which" I still have ! Then I bought a Terry trailer a Flagstaff and now on to my palomino sabre 5er .
Long story short I have been camping for 35 years .
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04-05-2012, 05:18 PM
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someday when I cough cough get time I am going to dig up all the old pictures and scan them so as to share with everyone .
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04-05-2012, 06:18 PM
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I will like to see them in addition to all the other projects you have going on e.g. stabilizer kits.
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