ChuckV1, I certainly can see why people have preferences as I have one brother who has a 5ver and the other has a class A.
After watching my 5ver brother try to park his 42 ft. 5th wheel, I think I'll stick with the class A. He likes the 5ver and that's just fine.
I like having the bathroom available without leaving the coach... and the kitchen, etc. I also like having a small tow vehicle to use to tour around town.
Nothing wrong with either of our choices, but to me, having most of the weight behind me doesn't smooth my feathers.
There is no doubt that the cost of a 5ver vs. a class A is not apples to apples (a cherry to a grapefruit).
Safe travels,
MM.