Note: this post is copied from my posting in an old thread. a user suggested i start a new one so here goes:

hi folks, i am researching luxury toy haulers to go full time next year. i will be getting one that has a full bathroom in garage (or add what i need) so i have 2 full suites with common area in between. if you plan to visit hot and cold areas, be sure and ck the r-values for floor, sides, roof of the hauler. if u plan to use the garage as i do as a 2nd bedroom, be sure to ck if it is insulated at all. i found out only by accident that most toy hauler models' garages are not insulated even though they feature ac/h (talk about energy & $ loss!). now i specifically ask if the garage is insulated. the only model i've found so far that does is grand design 399th. the heartlands do not. i'll add to this message as i find out about addl models. 

hi bruce (my younger brother's name!) - thanks for the DRV referral - i hadn't come across them mentioned anywhere. beautiful toy haulers - my pref is the LX455 with the back patio. they are def higher in quality and features but priced about 20-60k above closest competitors. i would give them a serious look except i want the side patio option now offered on a number of luxury toy haulers.

i've been doing a ton of research and have put together a spreadsheet so i can more accurately track features on each model - they all start sounding/looking alike after awhile. for anyone interested in my findings/opinions to date:

as of today, there are 13 on my radar. i've ranked them in terms of 'likability' and the Grand Design Momentum 399th and the Jayco 4113 Seismic are currently tied for first place. both have very nice floor plans, 1, 1/2 baths. jayco 4113 is very diff from all other models with a step up kitchen which looks pretty nice in the photos. i am limiting myself to side patio models.

current challenge - i'm in portland, or, and have ONLY been able to physically see the Momentum! the west seems quite sparse in terms of rv viewing opportunities in this category. not exactly sure how i'm going to deal with this buying challenge. my current selections are all (with except of Momentum) based exclusively on photographs, descriptions and floor plans. and, i'm sure my ratings would change with an actual visit to each but what to do? good thing i have a year before i go FT.  

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i really like the heartland road warrior too and its on my list, but i am receiving conflicting data on the insulation level in the garage (wh i want to use for a 2nd bed/bath). going to the salem, or, rv show next weekend to pin down some answers!