Dave;
We spent 3 full days touring and talking with the rv manufacturers between Elkhart and Ft. Wayne. The rv plants are definitely more production oriented than the conversion places, everyone builds some of the parts/process and outsource some of them to be cost effective.
I also am in the process of determining/researching how to get to the ultimate rig to fit my needs, my wife also doesn't want another project,yet the right package has not surfaced yet.
The sleeper people will build the custom sleeper of your dreams as long as it doesnt have slides or steps that extend out the sides, " it has to remain truckstop friendly, nothing for another truck to get hung up on". Cost wise they look to be competive with the conversion companies.
my advice would be to do as much research into what you want/need in a coach at the local level and then call the sales managers to discuss your desires and set up appointments for tours.
Email me for more info/opinions.
shortsiossi@yahoo.com