Hi BJ welcome from me also, :welcome:
enjoy the forum, we have. Plenty of helpfull hints and tips.
I can't talk too much about the Expanda experience, as we are waiting for our first.
Can give a few tips however in the purchasing part, as you move into the process of purchasing.
Before you sign anything get your wishlist of options together, plenty of threads on this forum with members comments on which options work for them.
We didn't find the forum until signed up, so added a few options later and you lose bargaining power.
The other thing we have learnt is to think outside the box as far as Jayco Dealer, some seem to be getting very good prices far a field if you aren't to worried about going for a drive. we found the brissy dealer competitive than other dealers close by but you may get better if you look further. we didn't think to look to far a field, but since finding the forum, would now look further from home.
I am also a believer though in building a relationship with local, might help later during warranty times. Some members though not seeming to have issues with buying away from home and getting warranty fixed at home.
just some thoughts, enjoy.
jas