After a lot of searching, and a lot of questions back and forth, we've changed gears once again, and are looking at the Nexus Viper 29V and the Winnebago Aspect 30J. Nexus puts the 29V in the B+ Class (
http://www.nexusrv.com/viper29v_photogallery.php). The Winnebago Aspect is a Class C (
http://www.findlayrv.com/new/Winnebago/2014-Winnebago-Aspect-las-vegas-nv-729c17570a0a00491003b61c5a5a8d9a.htm).
The Winnebago is currently available at our local Winnebago Dealer, the Viper must be ordered and is 8-10 weeks out.
The Viper can be modified in manufacturing to our specific needs and desires. We can eliminate the dinette and have two Lambright Recliners installed ($2,500.00) (
http://www.braddandhall.com/productcart/pc/catalog/lazyrelaxred_2275_large.jpg)
The floor plans are very similar. (
http://www.nexusrv.com/viper29v_floorplan.php and
http://www.gowinnebago.com/products/2014/aspect/floorplans/)
The Viper does NOT have night stands next to the bed, the Aspect does.
The Aspect has a "Sleep Number" style bed, the Viper we can upgrade to the Sleep Number mattress ($1,400.00)
The Viper does not have the aluminum cover over the awning, the Aspect does.
Both are LED throughout
The Televisions and mounting in the Viper are better.
Winnebago has decades producing motor homes and has an extensive dealership network. Nexus has been in business since 2010 and relies on independent service shops for warranty work.
It's decision time in order to do some traveling this summer...I sure wish I had an accurate crystal ball... :-\