I looked at the floor plan for the 331RL model. We've looked at similar models, not the Sprinter though, and found we did not like the kitchen and entertainment center in the slide. Not because the kitchen is in the slide, but because you loose all those windows on that side.
That was the real selling feature of our Outback with the similar floor plan, all those windows on all sides. There are also other models with entertainment centers in the middle of the back with windows on either side. Even those seem claustrophobic, blocking the view. Maybe that's why we like the two slides with windows on both sides, to get away from that claustrophobic sensation. Our previous camper had no slides, and it always felt cramped. When we came across this one, it screamed at us... "buy me! buy me!"
There's always a trade-off in trailers. Almost all of our meal preparation is done outside, (so the outside kitchen on the Outback is absolutely great!) The kitchen is not that important to us. We downsized a LOT with this camper, and actually have lots of empty storage space now. That's kind of nice, after having a trailer with a lot of storage and it was still packed full! We evaluated what do we really use and need. Everything else got tossed, and we've not missed it at all. (That included a lot of kitchen stuff too and all that old Coleman Camp stove equipment that we no longer need because of the outside stove).
We're also packing a little smarter now, and slowly replacing bulky stand-alone items to items that are more compact and can serve multiple applications. Case in point... my wife just picked up a nice set of storage containers that all compact inside themselves, and store in the largest container, snap on lid and space saved. So we're tossing out all our old plastic storage containers and lids that hog space. (actually, we put them in the house). You get the idea. (Two items I will not compromise on though ... my set of kitchen knives and my potato peeler!)
Whichever Sprinter you finally choose, both are really nice campers! You'll be happy with either one, but do definitely consider the view you get with the windows all the way round vs the larger kitchen. Which ever is most important to you. By the way, I do like that center island... BUT ... before you buy ...
have the dealer pull all the slides in and see if you can still function in the camper. There are times when you really need to pull the slides in and still be able to live in the camper. Severe weather is one example, parked at home and perhaps limited width will not allow you pull all the slides out, or even in a storage facility. How functional is the camper with slides in. This was the reason it took years for me to finally agree to a trailer that had slides. All we looked at were not functional with slides in. We store our camper at home now, we live in the country and have lots of space to keep the slides out, and we LOVE driveway camping. We literally live in the camper all summer when home. Anyway, just something else to consider ... how functional is the camper with slides in.
Good luck with your decision. I think I've rambled long enough here.
