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Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
Compare specs across all model years (2016–2022)
7
Model Years
4
Sleeps
42' 2"
Length
17,784
Avg GVWR
Our Recommendation
Which Year Should You Buy?
2019 Cedar Creek 38el
Best Choice
Highest Mint Score (32.4).
What Changed Year-Over-Year
2021
2022
Length Increased
Length changed from 39' 9" to 42' 2".
2020
2021
More Compact
Length changed from 41' 7" to 39' 9".
2016
2017
Weight Increase
GVWR increased from 16,485 to 18,000 lbs (1,515 lbs heavier).
All Model Years
2022
2022 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.9
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
42' 2"
Sleeps 4
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2021
2021 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.2
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
39' 9"
Sleeps 4
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2020
2020 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.9
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
41' 7"
Sleeps 4
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Best Value
2019
2019 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
32.4
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
41' 7"
Sleeps 4
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2018
2018 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.9
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
41' 7"
Sleeps 4
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2017
2017 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.9
18,000 lbs GVWR
2,710 lbs Hitch
41' 7"
Sleeps 4
↑ 1,515 lbs heavier than 2016
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2016
2016 Forest River RV Cedar Creek 38el
31.4
16,485 lbs GVWR
2,485 lbs Hitch
41' 7"
Sleeps 4
Original model year
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