2017 Forest River RV Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 14067 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 10880 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 2067 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3187 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 443 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 153 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 77 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
14067 lbs
Dry Weight
10880 lbs
Hitch Weight
2067 lbs
Payload Capacity
3187 lbs
Length
443 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
153 in
Interior Height
77 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 55 | - | - | - |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Battery Converter Amps
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 67 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 80 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 40 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 60 lbs | 30Lb Propane Tank | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
67 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
80 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
40 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire | ST235/80R16E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Interior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 235 | - | - | - |
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Rear Tire
ST235/80R16E Full Spec
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Spare Tire Location
Interior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire Width
235
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 g | RV Tank Water Heater | RV Water Heaters | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Number Of Queen Size Beds | 1 | Queen RV Mattress | Shop Mattresses | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
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Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Sofa Material
Leather
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
Reclining Sofa
No
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Number Of Sofas
1
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 16 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Manual / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Brand Name | Jensen | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
16 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Jensen
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
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Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Overhead Fan
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Surround Sound
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Jensen | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Number Of Televisions
2
Television Brand Name
Jensen
Number Of Discs
1
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Instrumentation
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Number Of Radios | 1 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
1
Interior
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| Material | Leather | - | - | - |
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Material
Leather
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Forest River Inc. | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Forest River | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 6 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Forest River Inc.
Year
2017
Make
Forest River
Display Name
Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2015
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.
Tow-Ready Score
7.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.0
Final Tow-Ready Score
7.0
Living Space & Layout
6.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.0
Final Living Space & Layout
6.0
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.5
Final Storage Space
6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2017 Forest River RV Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 14067 lbs. With a dry weight of 10880 lbs and hitch weight of 2067 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 10880 lbs and a GVWR of 14067 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3187 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 443 in., width 96 in., and height 153 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 14067 lbs and dry weight of 10880 lbs, the Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.
The Cedar Creek Silverback 33ik features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 14067 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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