Don, as with many of the internet rating sites, I found the RV.org site was not very accurate when we were shopping. It showed models that were not built by Heartland, models that didn't exist and the info I looked at seemed to have been entered by the same disgruntled customer, over and over again. Or maybe a competitor? Maybe it has improved by now, or at least I hope it has.
The best way, I believe, to pick an RV is to get one that suits you and the way you camp. We've all been in your shoes at one time or another, and it's a tough decision. There are many satisfied customers on the forum here, and many (myself included) who have experienced first hand how Heartland takes care of their customers. No matter what you decide to buy, in my opinion, Heartland deserves consideration.
And please, whatever you buy, make sure you do a good PDI with the rig hooked up to water and electric, and make them show you that every appliance works the way it's supposed to. I work at an independent service center and I can't tell you how many first trips we've seen ruined because the dealer just shoved the buyer out the door after the ink was dry on the contract, and never did a proper walk through.
Have fun shopping and I'm sure you'll know "your" trailer when you see it. It will be the one you keep comparing everything else to.