Re: virgin rv'ers
I like my Minnie Winnie Class C! I guess this means I'm not a virgin anymore, but we're only 2 years into this trip! We have had no problems with ours and bought it new.
We went with the Class C van chassis because it is SO manueverable. We drive it everywhere, and can turn it around in most driveways. Since the cab is designed by Ford, we benefitted from all that ergonomic research the major car companies brag about. It is comfortable even after a 400 mile trip.
Ours has the TV opposite the couch and dining booth. It has the cabover berth which we use for storage, but we have plans to move the TV there, too. We also use that space for easy access to our maps and RV books while we're driving.
The slideout gives another 2 ft. of space without making anything complicated.
Compared to our friends here on the forum that have big Class A's, ours is like camping out! But we like it!
There is a BIG difference between the MH you would choose if you're going to be full timing or just part timing. If it's going to be your only 'home', then you'll want to go big.