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Here are my impressions okierver:

We had a 2011 3750FL and traded up to a 2014 3850FL last fall. First, we did not have a problem with the 3750 until we saw the 3850. Now keep in mind that we did go the Big Sky route for the paint as well as the level-up and the leather furniture (nice!!!). Here are the primary differences that swayed our decision. The bathroom in the 3750 proved to be an impediment for us because it isolates the bedroom. Keep in mind we travel with the two daughters usually which is what presented the problem (one hour bathroom occupancy rate each in the mornings). The bathroom is isolated in the 3850FL but does contain less cabinet storage (we are still working on that). The second was the kitchen layout that DW preferred over the 3750FL. The 3850FL will give you more basement storage (2" higher and 5-6" wider than the 3750). Although there is less space in the over kitchen counters than the 3750, the hutch more than makes up for it. The under-sink storage is greater which allowed for a sliding garbage can to be installed as well as our portable ice-maker to be put beneath it. Although I was nervous at first with the washer and dryer in a slide, we used the closet (which could well be a large pantry) for ours and it is much more convenient to have it out of the bathroom area where it is located in the 3750. The back door likewise seemed odd, but it really makes it convenient for dumping the tanks and allows for bathroom access when traveling with the slides shut. The 3750 also allowed for bathroom access as well with the slides in. Both units allow for access to the fridge when traveling with slides in also, the 3750 requires either sliding past the dining table or accessing through the bathroom, the 3850 it is immediately inside the front door. One advantage of the 3750 that we do miss is the totally open floorplan in the front which can allow over 10 people to be in conversation range of each other. Our 3750 had the L-shaped couch which did not promote the girls sleeping arrangements, the 3850 has dual couches which convert to individual beds which served our purposes much better. The last thing I can think of is we really like the 3850 kitchen table since it is not confined in a slide. I cannot really recommend one over the other since that has to be a personal decision, but at least you have some things to think about. Any other questions, ask away, and have fun with your decision!
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