John, Welcome to the Heartland Forum. I don't have a Cyclone and know very little about the competitions product so this may or may not help. You know what you need in a toy hauler so I think it best you go through each unit with a note pad and look for things you like verses don't like. Take pictures. Check construction techniques and fit and finish. What do you get for you money on each one. Garage size, How the ramp door works. Available Options. Check it over real good cause you're spending a good bunch of money. NEXT, Is there a Recon forum? Heartlands forum has been here since early on and we have a pretty good bunch of folks out there. You have to remember forums are where owners usually go for help when it's needed so you may see a lot of posts about help with a problem. Heartlands Customer Service is great and they also follow and respond to the forum members. The Heartland Owners Club is fairly new and growing. Good luck with your venture and we hope you decide on Heartland.