FINALLY, New Silverback Owner

[steelpony5555]

I didn't get no remote....either way we love ours even without a remote lol lol lol

[steelpony5555]

Nope we didn't get no remote.....but we still love our rig....lol lol

[LindaJG24]

Appreciate the info on the remote, I was curious. There are a lot of upgrades to the model including the quiet air conditioner that I look forward to using. Thanks for the replies.

[spock123]

We have a remote on our Cedar Creek and have never used it


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[dieselguy]

Unless the options have changed since 2016 ... Cedar Creeks have the remote for slides, landing gear, lights, awnings ............... Silverbacks don't.

[lrydzinski]

I purchased my 33IK in August. On September 25th the left rear stabilizer failed and was leaking hydraulic fluid everywhere. It took three days to get a tech out to look at it and call Forest River and Lippert to try and coordinate a warranty replacement. Due to an inept service rep at FR, (who no longer works there) I finally got the replacement on October 26th. In the meantime, I had to support the rig with cinder blocks. When the tech replaced the stabilizer, we pulled in the slides to re-level the unit. We discovered a large amount of water between the membrane and wood under the cathedral slide in the living area. We drained the water, called FRiver again, and hoped that the water was due to being unlevel for so long. Today, I discovered that the slide is now dropping out of the unit and where the floor of the slide meets the main rig there is a 2" gap under the carpet. Forest River service refused to return any calls after the discovery of the water and now I'm stuck fulltiming in a unit that is literally falling apart. Dealerships around here are booked until January for repairs. I'm considering a road trip to Goshen to drop off this thing and buy something I can actually live in.

[mbienve]

RonP, Have you been camping yet? I am from south Louisiana also and have been camping a few times since the flood. I hope you have gotten out there and enjoyed the camper.

[ronp]

First I apologize for not responding to your question. After the flood., we had to go to Texas for a family emergency, then helping folks that flooded, and I haven't been on the site at all. To answer your question, we have finally made 2 trips, 1 for a week, and the other for 2 weeks. Everything went well with the fifth wheel, and we love it. I see you're in Scott, what rig do you have? We are in the Denham Springs area. Good to hear from you. I'll answer quicker from now on.

[narrowsboy]

Good morning,

We are in the process of ordering a 33IK trailer. Could you assist me with some information on the size of the battery box. I want the right size batteries not just the single unit the dealer is offering. A picture would be great and how yours is set up would really assist. Cheers from a fellow Canadian.

[ronp]

Good morning Narrowsboy,

I wish I could give you the battery box measurements this morning, but my unit is in for warranty work. The hydraulic cylinder on the main slide is leaking, and needs to be replaced. Even without the measurements though, I can tell you that 2 full size 12 volt batteries fit with no problem. All the dealers down here put 2 batteries because of the inverter for the refrigerator. I would insist on 2 if it were me. The batteries are simply hooked up in parallel, giving you more capacity , and of course still 12 volts. it has worked flawlessly for me, even on long trips. When I get the unit back, I will be glad to send you pictures. Hope everything is going well up North.

[PTaylor883]

This is the battery compartment on my 33IK. I added the 2nd battery. The hardest part was finding cables with the proper connectors. Be sure to wire it in parellel.

[PTaylor883]

[Cumminz]

We went with 4 - 6 volt batteries.

[narrowsboy]

Thanks for the picture. That is a nice set up. We have ordered our 33ik and negotiated with the dealer to install 4 6 volt Trojan batteries. I am still a little unsure if they will fit in the Silverback battery box. If they don't I will use 3 12 volt Trojan batteries as I have seen others set up with these group 27 batteries.

[dalford]

I know this thread is a little stale but does anyone know if 4 six volt batteries will fit in the 33IK battery bay?

[narrowsboy]

No you can only fit two in battery compartment. You can get three 12 volt batteries in there. I went with two Trojan 6v batteries the best possible from the space available

[dalford]

Originally Posted by narrowsboy

No you can only fit two in battery compartment. You can get three 12 volt batteries in there. I went with two Trojan 6v batteries the best possible from the space available

Thank you!

[Dlockwood26]

We went with four six volt batteries. Two in the battery compartment and two in an vented box under inverter right next to other batteries. Works well. With residential fridge we wanted all we could supported by 200w solar for occasional boondocking.

[dalford]

Originally Posted by Dlockwood26

We went with four six volt batteries. Two in the battery compartment and two in an vented box under inverter right next to other batteries. Works well. With residential fridge we wanted all we could supported by 200w solar for occasional boondocking.

Thx, do you have a pic of your setup?

[Dlockwood26]

I will try and get one tomorrow.