The Weekenders
Harvey, North Dakota
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We had a RK in our 05 Keystone Challenger and loved it. Our new 08 Montana has one as well.
Every meal is a feast, everyday is a parade and every paycheck is a fortune!
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2004 Ford F350 6.0PSD
2008 Keystone Montana 3585SA
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Team Daybreak
Madison, SD 57042
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We have a Doubletree 36RK3 rear kitchen and we love it. We have never had any problem with items being moved around or falling. It has a lot more cooking area and the counter space is very nice.
John
John and Ginny Blake
2008 F-350 DRW 6.4 4.30
2007 Doubletree Select Suites 36RK3
Fulltiming with our Co-Motion Speedster Tandem and other various bicycles
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flrvman
Southeast
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Team Daybreak: I have not seen a Doubletree 36R3 rear kitchen. Not even in brochures. What year is yours. Elite, Mobile, or Select Suite? Thanks
2003 Revolution 40C
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Florida/full-timers
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flrvman
Southeast
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Sorry, 36RK3. Bad fingers.
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williams1989
Aberdeen, MS
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Ours is not a fifth wheel, but we do have rear kitchen. Just purchased our 2008 Jayco Jayflight 31RKS and after 1st trip out, I love my rear kitchen....
I can prepare food and be cooking and have plenty of counter space and room to get it done. 1st trip out 2 weeks ago, I had started supper and it started raining so DH moved grill under edge of awning to try to finish grilling, while I finish everything else inside along with all 10 guests up in camper...No one was in my way while I was working in the kitchen area. In fact sister in law was able to stand on one side of counter and help. Loved not having anyone in my way.....
Happy Camping to all in 2009!
The Williams Family 
2008-Nights camped 21
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larry barnhart
wenatchee. wa usa
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The reason or one of the reasons we like the rear kitchen is we can see out both sides of the alpenlite. sitting in my chair I can see out the front window of the side as well the big windows plus the rear window is large above the kitchen counter. Center kitchens seem like a dark rv to us however this only buy what you like best, we did.
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chevman
2001 35 ft avalon alpenlite RK
2005 3500 2wd duramax CC dually
prodigy
easyrider/reese airhitch
trailair center point suspension
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R&DScott
Seattle
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Just Bought Everest 322R Rear Kitchen, Wife Loves it, thats all I need to know 
R & D Scott
2008 Everest 322R 5th wheel
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campin'nut
Nevada
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Our 2870UK Jazz may not be in the class of 5'er's you're looking for, but I love my rear kitchen. Even though the DH does a great deal of grilling outside, the abundance of counter space allows me to prepare side dishes with ease ~ I can lay out all my pans, utensils, etc. without stacking something or having to constantly put something away just for space. And there's still room for small appliances and a dish rack full of washed dishes.
I, too, wanted the large living room window at the rear and we assumed a kitchen at the back would add more weight to the tail-end, causing a bumpy ride. We didn't have a trailer of any sort in the past to compare, but have found that our layout rides very nicely. The fact so many are pleased with their rear kitchens, along with so many cabinets and counters, that we opted to forego the large viewing window; besides no traffic in my workspace. Also, we've learned how to distribute the weight throughout.
Happy & safe travels....JW
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rhochnadel
Colorado
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Ours is a 2005 Challenger 32TPK by Keystone, just love it! I did bounce a cantaloupe out of an overhead cupboard once, never put one up there again. You are right though, there is much more counter space and cupboard space for storage than in others, you will really enjoy it.
2001 2500HD Duramax/Allison Ext Cab
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'05 Keystone Challenger TPK
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Bob Shaw
Newnan Ga
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We've had several RK 5'ers, the latest being a 2004 Open Road 360RK. We liked the Rear Kitchens because of the counter space and having the kitchen out of the way of the rest of the camper traffic. We recently switched to a mid kitchen with a center island because we now have occasion for people to camp with us, and we wanted the sleeping area for the guests, opened-up couch, air matteress etc. to be out of the main traffic area in the camper. Our new Open Road also has a completely enclosed bathroom, not a walk-through, that provides more privacy when guests are on board.So, bottom line, if you are going to have over-night guests in your camper, you may want to consider sleeping arrangements before buying a RK model.
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