Linda, we have this exact floor plan in an 08 model. We chose it specifically for the 3 seperate living areas. We do not feel cramped at all with the slide outs in. We did a 6 week summer trip with 2 grandsons this summer with no stress at all. Happy to answer any further questions you may have-
JimBob
http://jimbobmissbetteandbuster.blogspot.com