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โMar-10-2016 10:32 PM
janegowest wrote:
I am not a fan of FL. No view out the back...felt too closed in for me. I like lots of windows and light and having to go up and down the stairs constantly between living and kitchen to me, is too troublesome at our age....
The Montana 3400RL really has nice feel to the layout. There is a sense of separation between living and kitchen, yet it is still open. And the fridge and dinette are accessible with the slide closed. I may have to look for another one that is newer, like a 2011.
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โMar-10-2016 05:51 PM
janegowest wrote:
you know....after the post about not being able to access fridge with slides closed, I have been looking at RV Trader and seeing that a LOT of FP have this problem! The more I think about it...the more I think I would prefer being able to access the fridge. I may have to sacrifice and pass up this FP...
I can see now, the wisdom of the RL FPs with fridge directly in front of the door. And with curbside dining, we can just sit down at the table and eat our meal with the slides closed!!
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โMar-09-2016 06:23 PM
toedtoes wrote:
I wouldn't worry about the sink splash, you could always put in a removable backsplash if you find it is a problem.
That thought DID cross my mind!
And a dish towel strategically placed along the meeting of the two counters would eliminate that problem.
Brilliant idea!!
As to the slides and access, the good news is you have access to the bathroom with the slides closed. So you can stop on the side of the road and take a potty break.
Access to the fridge is definitely a problem. Some people just use a cooler in the tow vehicle during the drive. Others only stop where they can open a slide partially or fully and access the fridge that way. If you stop where you can't even partially open the slide and need in the fridge, you're going to have to climb on the sofa and over the sink counter to open the fridge.
Could we just put a small fridge in the basement storage?
Of all the floorplans I've seen on these larger rigs, I really like this one also. I like the flow better than the other plans.
Yes! That's what I really liked about this floorplan! Guests don't have to walk into the kitchen...they can walk immediately into the living room, like you would do in a residential setting, so it felt more normal....comfortable.
You could have visitors and sit facing one another on the sofas to chat. The table with the big window is nice for crafts, computer work, writing, etc., and since you know you spend more time at the table than elsewhere, you're not losing any sense of comfort.
Exactly right!! I never sit on the sofa to do anything, unless we watch a movie once in a while...I have yet to find a comfortable sofa ever since my back was injured...I am very comfortable in a dining chair, as I can't sit on anything soft, so the table is where I spend most of my time indoors. And that is why I loved this FP.
Look at how you plan on traveling. Will you be doing a lot of one night stops or will you drive a day, then spend a few days, then drive some more?
Probably a combination of both. If we like a location, we will stay for a few days or a week. If we don't like it, we will move on.
If the latter, then stock a cooler with drinks and food and keep it in the truck with you. No cooked meals until you reach your stop.
If the former, then you might have to be more particular about where you park for the night - no crowded truck stops, etc., where you can't open at least one slide.
The decision really comes down to your personal preferences. If you have to have a hot meal on the road and you aren't traveling major interstates, then you might have a problem. If you can snack on sandwiches, fruits, veggies, etc., then buy a cooler and go for it!
[COLOR=]I suppose I could cook enough food for the road trip and put it in the small fridge in basement...
โMar-09-2016 08:23 AM
alexleblanc wrote:
Very nice layout overall, only comment I can make is the TV viewing angle would be kind of mediocre.