Newbie here.
I have a 2005 Kountry Star 3910, 330 Cummins, Spartan chassis, same as Smoky, and so far I am very happy with it. Don't have anything to compare it with so I would be happy with just about anything in its class. This is my VERY first time to do any camping or RVing except for when I was in the Boy Scouts. I will be retiring in six months and am preparing myself do do a lot of travlin' and sightseeing.
I just completed my initial shakedown cruise without too many problems. Little things like not having the right sewer fittings, trying to figure out where to connect stuff, scared of getting trapped in a no-turnaround situation and forgetting to unlock the steering on the toad were my main worries.
All in all, I think I'm falling in love with this RV lifestyle and will be full timing for awhile. At least I'll give it a try.