OK, I am an outlier here. We have an Airstream 25FB which stands for front bedroom. Our living area is at the back and I much prefer this to having the dining table up front. Where I camp, the view out the back is much better than the one out the front. Looking out the front is always the same, you are staring at the back of your truck.
Airstreams are small but that is OK with me. We had a small trailer before with a slide out and I continue to be amazed at how much extra space they provide. Stopping for lunch or a bathroom break with the slide out in, was always a problem. And, we had a few leaks that made me question the whole concept.
It sounds like you are aware of all of these issues. You are doing a good job in the research part of purchasing. I am sure you will get a trailer that will work well for you. Just remember, no trailer is perfect. Get one with the big things you want and don't fret over the small things you might be missing.
