RV Shopping

Charles and I have decided that the next upgrade to our lifestyle is going to be full-timing in a motor home. We've been seeing a lot of motor homes on the road lately, which got this conversation started.

For less than $200,000 (plus taxes, registration, etc) we can have a gorgeous, brand new, fully-furnished, decorated home. All appliances included, including two televisions. Do you know what you can buy in Los Angeles county for $200,000? Maaaybe 2/3 of a house in the middle of the desert, or 2/5 of a house in a middle class neighborhood. (We could get a livable RV for less, but some perks that come in handy for full time use do cost money.)

I went to a dealership on Saturday and checked out pretty much every model they had on hand. This is the model that we are currently planning on pursuing:
http://www.winnebagoind.com/products/winnebago/destination/index.php

Some of the things we like about it:

1. It's gorgeous and classy, inside and out. Very good first impression when you come in the door.
2. The chairs are plush and comfy.
3. All appliances included, such as fridge, stove, microwave, and two televisions (30 inch in the living room, 20 inch in the bedroom).
4. The bathroom is self-contained, as opposed to shower on one side and toilet/sink on the other side of the aisle. With the back slide-out, umm, slid out, there's even a hallway to walk to the bedroom without going through the bathroom. Only one of two RVs I saw with this feature.
5. Plenty of head room and elbow room in the shower. In fact, more usable elbow room than in our current apartment!
6. No major downside to having the slide-outs in (such as you would when driving or when parked on the street). Some other models made the bed or kitchen sink un-available when the slide-outs were in. So there won't be any dancing in the aisle, but it's otherwise the same as with everything extended.
7. The bedroom has sliding doors for privacy and a queen size bed (which can be upgraded to king).
8. Plenty of room for company on trips: Queen size bed in the back, queen size fold-out couch, the dinette makes a twin size bed, and three can sleep in the reclining chairs if they had to. (5 horizontal, three in recliners, total of up to 8 people!)
9. Optional combo washer/dryer in the bedroom. It's right next to the closet, can't be more convenient than that!

Comments welcome of course, but we're pretty sure of ourselves here! =)