Rob,
I appreciate having the extra storage space where the washer/dryer would go. We full-time and often save money by staying at State Parks where we don't have full hookups. I believe I've heard that you use a lot of water to wash (18 gallons?) -- that makes for a lot of trips to the dump site with the honey wagon. Personally, I don't mind the laundry facilities at campgrounds/in town-- I've only had one bad experience in a small town in Florida. We appreciate having the generator for back-up or boon docking or partial use when camping on friend's property. There's plenty of storage available in the rig without that front compartment (though I'd probably find things to fill it if it were available!) If I had to choose again, I might have opted for the leather upholstery. This stuff is cheap and will need to be recovered within a couple years, I'll bet. We let the dog up, so he helps it wear, I'm sure. No dog, not so bad.
An earlier post of mine lists our minor problems -- make sure they check for leaks between the shower and the toilet. Make sure the air conditioner is hooked up right. And then, ENJOY!!!! We love it!!!!
