Been following this thread and read the whole thing end to end when I discovered it :-)
I'm going to look at a class A at El Monte this weekend. I'd kind of prefer a Workhorse chassis, I think. I've recently test-driven a unit based in the W22 and sat in but didn't drive one based on a Ford. Both were comfortable to sit in, the seat in the Ford was maybe a bit more comfortable than the one in the W22, but both were way better than any class C, at least for me.
FWIW, my mechanic recommends the Workhorse and avoiding the V-10; he said it's not unusual for the spark plugs to break when removed, even on the newer ones, and that the 8.1 liter just runs and runs and runs. Plus, it's got the Allison transmission, and you sure can't go wrong with one of those.
If I buy it, I'll be sure to post back here with my experiences. Thanks to everyone for all the great info in this thread!
