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Forest River Cedar Creek Silverback 37MBH

Fifth wheelbuilt 2017–21Mixed build tierFindable on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$56,000est. used (2021, 5 yr old)

Sticker was $87,518 in 2020. Out of production since 2021, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2021 unit.

WHAT IT WEIGHS BEHIND YOUR TRUCK
~13,979 lbestimated as towed, for 2 people

dry weight 12,620 lb + fresh water (67 gal, full) 559 lb + propane + battery 200 lb + gear for 2 600 lb. Brochure dry weight omits water, propane, batteries and your gear; this estimate doesn't.

You want a tow rating around15,535 lb (10% margin)
GVWR (the sticker maximum)16,135 lb
Tongue weight, loaded~2,365 lb (17%)
Cargo capacity3,515 lb
WHICH TOW VEHICLES IT FITS: 19 OF 95

Judged the way the app judges: estimated loaded weight against each vehicle's rating less a 10% margin, per model year, because the 37MBH's published weights changed mid-run. Fifth wheels also need a pickup bed and are held to the fifth-wheel rating where published.

VEHICLETOW RATINGVERDICT
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax, max tow) '24-2622,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '20-2318,510 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 2500HD (Duramax) '11-1918,100 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '20-2636,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra 3500HD (Duramax DRW, gooseneck) '11-1923,300 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, gooseneck) '20-2222,800 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel, tow pkg) '17-1918,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 diesel) '11-1616,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel, gooseneck) '23-2623,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '17-1932,500 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '20-2237,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 diesel DRW, gooseneck) '11-1621,600 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-350 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2638,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ford F-450 Super Duty (6.7 HO diesel DRW, gooseneck) '23-2640,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins HO) '19-2620,000 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 2500 (6.7 Cummins) '11-1817,980 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins DRW, gooseneck) '13-1831,210 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '25-2636,610 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
Ram 3500 (6.7 Cummins HO DRW, gooseneck) '19-2437,090 lbfits, loaded, with 10% margin
The 76it doesn't fit

These verdicts assume 2 people aboard with typical gear. See the margin for your truck and your crew →

THE SPECS
Length42.2 ft
Height (incl. A/C)13.2 ft
Width8.0 ft
GVWR16,135 lb
Dry weight12,620 lb
Dry tongue weight2,135 lb
Cargo capacity3,515 lb
Sleeps8
Slide-outs3
Axles2
Fresh water67 gal
Grey water80 gal
Black water40 gal
Air conditioning15,000 BTU
Awning21 ft

A missing row means the maker never published that figure: unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • front queen bed (king optional)(Permanent)
  • rear loft bunk(Permanent)
  • Franklin tri-fold hide-a-bed sofa(Convertible)
  • freestanding table with four chairs(Convertible)
HOW IT'S BUILT: 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameAluminum
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Forest River (Mixed tier): Cedar Creek Division, Forest River Inc. (Topeka, IN)

YEAR BY YEAR: WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2017–1916,135 lb12,620 lb$87,518
2020–2116,135 lb12,679 lb$87,518
  • 2017Introduced
  • 2020Roof height to 13'5", fresh water to 69 gal; UVW 12,679 lb
FINDING ONE

Findable: a few listed nationwide most weeks. Why: Forest River is a volume manufacturer. Estimated from build volume and production span, not a count of live listings.

OUR TAKE

Mid-bunkhouse - the only true family plan in the Silverback range and the longest coach in the line.

OTHER CEDAR CREEK SILVERBACK FLOORPLANS
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Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.