Best Full Size Travel Trailer - Looking for input!

[rcrosswell]

Hello!
I am shopping around for travel trailers for a big summer trip (6000+ miles) for my family. I feel very overwhelmed by all the choices. Since this is a big purchase, I want to be sure I make a good one. Naturally each dealer is convinced what they have is perfect.

I need a TT that will be good for northern (Glacier, Montana) and southern (San Antonio, TX in August) climates. I also see that some manufacturers make "eastern" and "western" models - what is the difference? I am concerned with finding a TT that has good sleeping configuration (7-8), but am reluctant to just buy the longest models. I have heard that there can be lots of problems with slides, but nearly every model has them. I have also heard/seen that many models with slides are unusable/inaccessible if the slides are in. I would like to find a TT that can be used with the slides in, if necessary. Other than that, I am just generally interested in finding something good quality for the price. I am NOT looking for Light or Ultra Light. Also, does anyone have an opinion on the so called "ECO" or "Green" (Evergreen brand I think) trailers? I have heard good things about Keystone and Jayco and not so good about Dutchmen - but I know individual experience can vary.

ANY suggestions for manufacturers and models to look at specifically is greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
~Ruth

[Grandview Trailer Sa]

SunnyBrook, Heartland, Gulf Stream make good models. We are just getting the first Wilderness by Heartland in next week...they are great trailers.