Sounds like you've done a lot of thinking on this and have a reasonable idea of what you need and what you want (they're not always the same). A good place to start would be the Hershey RV show in September. A LOT of dealers and a lot of different makes and models, floorplans and varieties. My daughter bought a very nice PUP there a few years ago and was pleased with the price and is happy with the rig. Take your time, do your looking, asking and comparing and choose what works best for you. I bought a Starcraft PUP when I returned from Vietnam in 1969 and my kids are still using it. With care there rigs go for a long time and give many happy hours of camping. We used the Starcraft with 5 kids, so family size does not necessarily drive what you have to buy.
