egurewitz wrote:
How do you find "top of the line"; is there a listing somewhere by manufacturer or another thread that discusses makes & models in more detail (what is good, what is not)?
Simply put, the top of the line is the most expensive coach made by a manufacturer. For Holiday Rambler, it would be the Navigator. For Monaco, the Executive. But, these are still very expensive even when several years old. You may want to consider a "compromise", like a Holiday Rambler Scepter. The HR Endeavor is even less expensive, and is actually one of their most popular models. You should have no problem finding a used on in your price range. \
What several posters may have been suggesting is don't go with the cheapest coach a manufacturer makes, since the compromises may be too much of a trade off. I'm thinking limited insulation, cheap roof, chassis with a limited gross weight limit, etc.