When I was looking for my first used MH I TOO drove a whole bunch of them that wandered all over, where loud inside, bounced around etc.
I spent a couple months looking for just the right one. If you drive enough of them you will definitely see a pattern of which brands you want to 'stay away' from. I know I did! :W
Ended up with a 31ft Ford, E450, Triton V10. AND...I was trying my damnest to AVOID buying a Ford!!
So IMHO, JMHO, My 31 ft Ford, E450,V10 Four Winds won hands down in my choice for my first MH. :C
As I started to add to my CCC and the metal started to fatigue. I replaced the leaf springs and added one and put new shocks on the front. Rides like a limo.