You've made some interesting observations BK. As for my 1994 33' HR, it rides great, I haven't had any problems with the cruise control and the 4 wheel disc brakes work fine (knock on wood). Even though it visually needs rear sway bar bushings, I don't have any problems with sway, and the engine compartment/front floor area stays cool, which has been very important since my AC doesn't work. My rig was seriously neglected by its former owner and is currently a work-in-progress. I must just be darned lucky that I got a good one in spite of myself!
Steve