Looking for the top 5 mid sized Class A

[pequeajim]

My wife and I are going to be shopping for a mid size class A MH over the summer with plans to buy in the fall.

If there was a MH that matched, (in general), what we are looking for, it would be the Thor Palazzo, 33.2, or Tuscany XTE. The length makes it easier to drive, but I have not looked at one yet, so I am a little worried that we may feel cramped, (they do may a 36'). Of course, after traveling around in a Georgie Boy 2450, this is huge!

So my main criteria is as follows:

Diesel Pusher
Between 32-36'
At least two slides
Auto Levelers
Allison tranny
2 AC units, with heat pumps
Mid entry, (desirable, not a have to have)
Full Body Paint w/ Gel Coat Walls
Power front shade and privacy screen.

I am open to suggestions of some of the little things that I should be looking at, like cummings 300 vs 330, certain types of septic units, etc...

[capnqball]

The mid-entry item will be harder to find, if not darn near impossible to find. Good luck in your search. We have a '07 Journey 36G which suits us well, runs nicely with the 350 Cat. This model may also fill most of your wishes. I understand the 300 Cummins seems a bit anemic though in this size. Just my $.02

[BobGed]

Assuming you're thinking about a new coach, here are a couple of Tiffin models to consider
Tiffin Breeze 32 BR
Tiffin Phaeton 36 GH & 36 QSH

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Look at the Newmar Ventana or Ventana LE 3433 model. 34' with 4 slides. Has everything on your list. We have seen several on the road. Freightliner chassis with Cummins 360 ISB and Allison trans. www.newmarcorp.com
Go take their factory tour. You can also take the Freightliner custom chassis factory tour in Spartanburg SC.
We full time in a 33' Country Coach Allure 33' with 2 slides with no problem.

[RVNDC]

My first MH was a 1998 Kountry Star by Newmar - front end diesel and I loved the craftmanship and never had a problem. The MH had shocks and after breaking my back, I had to trade the coach for an air-ride MH. I purchased a 2008 Berkshire and its spent more time in the shop than on the road - it's in the shop now.

I highly recommend Newmar and am considering a used 2006 at Safford RV. Good luck.