Spend some time unhurried in each floor plan at a show, or dealer if possible. That's what we did a few times. And the floor plan of your choice will come to you. That's how we chose the 3010RE. For all of the positive reasons you outlined. And you adjust the other things to your liking. You can move the recliners away from the dinette more than you may think. Making more room on that side for sure. And you don't need to turn your head to watch the TV, just swivel/turn the recliner. Just my .02