Hopefully the combined experience of this group will be able to narrow the field of choices. 
Probably should have labeled this as a B+ rather than a C but even manufacturers seem to have a problem labeling b and c.
Just the two of us, no dogs cats or kids, so sleeping, eating and relaxing for two, to be used for touring, not full time living, we have a home so only go out to see the country for a couple of months at a time.
We have been MHing for 30 yrs, what we like from years of camping and boating, but there are so many different models when you consider manufacturer, various floor plans, and age of unit.
I would like a unit as short as possible with entertainment center, with comfortable seating to see the tv, dinette, walk around queen bed, shower, no slides, and minimum outside storage.
Sounds easy until you find out that manufacturers consider a walk around queen even when you would have to walk toe to heel as 6 inches clearance doesn't allow standing on side to make bed!
The shower has to be at floor level, can be a tub but shouldn't have more than a couple of inches difference between shower floor and the area you are stepping into the tub. Mounting the shower over the rear wheels making it impossible to enter for a person with llimited movement or dexterity.
If the unit is short a slide would be acceptable, but we do not need it to have a ballroom in the kitchen or dining area, counter space more iimportant for preparing a meal.
From years of travel we know we need space for hose, electric cord, tools, extra battery, lawn chairs, and small grill.
Why do I want short as possible, ease of driving, parking, distance to rear bumper from rear wheels and the overhang causing problems at driveways and uneven roadways. Also less strain on toad whipping from extended overhang.
Of course cost is a factor and have researched that to about 3-4 yrs old unit where depreciation starts to fall off.
In advance I would thank all those that might be able to assist,
Dave
Probably should have labeled this as a B+ rather than a C but even manufacturers seem to have a problem labeling b and c.
Just the two of us, no dogs cats or kids, so sleeping, eating and relaxing for two, to be used for touring, not full time living, we have a home so only go out to see the country for a couple of months at a time.
We have been MHing for 30 yrs, what we like from years of camping and boating, but there are so many different models when you consider manufacturer, various floor plans, and age of unit.
I would like a unit as short as possible with entertainment center, with comfortable seating to see the tv, dinette, walk around queen bed, shower, no slides, and minimum outside storage.
Sounds easy until you find out that manufacturers consider a walk around queen even when you would have to walk toe to heel as 6 inches clearance doesn't allow standing on side to make bed!
The shower has to be at floor level, can be a tub but shouldn't have more than a couple of inches difference between shower floor and the area you are stepping into the tub. Mounting the shower over the rear wheels making it impossible to enter for a person with llimited movement or dexterity.
If the unit is short a slide would be acceptable, but we do not need it to have a ballroom in the kitchen or dining area, counter space more iimportant for preparing a meal.
From years of travel we know we need space for hose, electric cord, tools, extra battery, lawn chairs, and small grill.
Why do I want short as possible, ease of driving, parking, distance to rear bumper from rear wheels and the overhang causing problems at driveways and uneven roadways. Also less strain on toad whipping from extended overhang.
Of course cost is a factor and have researched that to about 3-4 yrs old unit where depreciation starts to fall off.
In advance I would thank all those that might be able to assist,
Dave
