I'm sorry I am late in joining this thread but it was very entertaining to say the least and informative as much.
I think both sides of the coin are needed when it comes to RV'ing, those who are exploratory and want to try something new or untested and those who are critical of it. The explorers develop new ways and concepts and the seasoned salts help keep everything in check safety wise. While I tend to be of the former crowd I have learn to respect those of the latter who like the OP stated have forced me to rethink and reanalyze what I am doing which has kept me safe thus far.
Notice I didn't mention the gloom doomers (you will die/kill everyone when you pull onto the road) as important but hey they can have a place too.
Congrats to the OP for finding a solution and being able to enjoy his new combo.