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K3WE's avatar
K3WE
Explorer
Apr 08, 2018

Do slides block central hallways & baths?

Please read this first:

1) I am pouring over floor plans and looking while shopping, and aware of tape measures, etc.

2) I am looking for DISCUSSION, not the dismissive lecture that are sometimes posted here- I know I'm ultimately responsible, and I will triple confirm before we buy anything...but in early shopping stages and learning some generalities.

3) My question is pretty specific and I'm looking for folks who might have personal experience...of I wish I had thought of this or glad I did that...

Here's the background and question:

I'm seeing three types of "hallway" configurations on 24-28 ft rear living campers (limited to those with left/driver-side slide outs.

Hallway on the driver/left side that is 'obliterated' when the slide is pulled in.

Hallway on the passenger side that appears to offer full access with the slide in.

A center passageway (or pass-through bath)...THOSE ARE THE ONES I WANT TO ASK ABOUT...after visiting a lot today, at least one of those models was 'effectively' choked off with the slide in. There was still a gap, but only wide enough for a kid to get through.

Anyone here with that sort of floor plan that would be willing to give their $0.02? Thanks much!
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  • trailerbikecamp's avatar
    trailerbikecamp
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2018
    We have one of the layouts you are looking at. Ours is a 30ft with a drivers side slide out. The hallway is on the passenger side. I prefer this layout for those times we are travelling. We can still get to the bedroom without having to put out the slides every time you stop.

    Think of it like this. You are travelling and decide to stop at a tourist area. The weather is not quite what you expect. Do you want to put out the slide just to grab a jacket? Or want to pull over somewhere and get a drink. Same thing, do you want to have to put out the slide just so you can get a can of drink out of the fridge?

    Its good that you are thinking about this now, instead of finding out later about it.
  • mowingman's avatar
    mowingman
    Explorer
    Apr 08, 2018
    We had a 27' Palomino Puma, RL, with one long slide on the driver's side. When pulled in, there was still a narrow access to the fridge and into the pass-through bathroom. However, it was slightly easier to get to the bathroom by using the second entry door, located on the passenger side of the bedroom.
    Access will vary from model to model. We saw some with no bathroom access with the slide in. Those models were eliminated from our shopping list. We wanted access to the fridge and bathroom, and the Puma fit the bill.
  • nickthehunter's avatar
    nickthehunter
    Nomad II
    Apr 08, 2018
    Push the button, put the slide out 2 feet, do whatever you needed to do, push the button again.

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