Southwind98
Maryland
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Requesting any first hand information and opinions on 2008 Bounders,please no brand bashing. I have an opportunity to purchase a 38P. I wasn't planning on buying, but we fell in love with the floor plan and the RV is located where we bought our 98 Southwind. We have a great relationship with the sales representative and dealership. It seems with the economy the way it is, it might be the time to pull the trigger to get that great deal.I read this forum daily and value the opinions of it members. Thanks in advance for any help
Information on the Unit:
1. Workhorse Chassis
2. Three slides with awning toppers
3. Electic patio awning
4. Inmotion satellite
5. FullBody paint
6. Washer & Dryer
6. Leather U-Shape couch and dinette
Will & Michelle
2008 Fleetwood Bounder 38P
1990 Jeep Wrangler
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supercub
Modesto CA
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If you're happy, that's all that counts..........go for it. I'm sure you'll remain happy.
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SieraSam
Gold Country
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Just because you wee happy with your old Southwind from that place does not mean that you will be happy with this particular bounder after you take it out for several camping trips. I suggest you do a very thorough inspection yurself and demand explanation for anything you do not understand or anything that looks strange.Then take it out on a 5 mile test drive. Do not turn any $$ over to the dealer or sign on the bottom line until you are absolutely satisfied with the inspection and the test drive. Fleetwood products tend to be inconsistent from one to the other and the sales staff will try to placate you regardless before you have completed your inspection and test drive.
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ggeeza
Gilbertsville, Pa
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We have an '06 39Z diesel Bounder that we really like. It's our second Bounder.
You get a lot for your money with Bounders.
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jrcro96
California-Arizona
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you get a lot of motorhome for the money. sometimes your unlucky takes a while to iron out everything, if i were younger i'd buy a bounder again.
John & Sammie
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The Texan
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Looking at the spec sheet, my one BIG concern would be the CCC of that unit, as it is setting on a W-24 chassis, and the size along with 3 large slides would make me very leery of the CCC and handling. Also, our 2000 gas class A and our 2003 DP Fleetwoods, leaked like a sieve around the slides, so I would want a leak test done in my presence, before I purchased.
Bob & Betsy - USN Ret'd '78 & FL LEO Ret'd '03 
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tomousecap
East Moline, IL
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See your PM from me. Thanks 
Bob
2007 Fleetwood Bounder - Full Paint 35E
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ClassC-Col
Camarillo, CA
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The Texan wrote:Looking at the spec sheet, my one BIG concern would be the CCC of that unit, as it is setting on a W-24 chassis, and the size along with 3 large slides would make me very leery of the CCC and handling. Also, our 2000 gas class A and our 2003 DP Fleetwoods, leaked like a sieve around the slides, so I would want a leak test done in my presence, before I purchased.
Ditto that. We took one for a test drive and when they pulled in the slide....my husband got doused sitting in the drivers seat. This happened here in So. Calif. The dealer said it was condensation. ?????
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Buck62
Charleston, South Carolina
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Most times with a Bounder you get a lot for your dollar. The Bounder line has a large following and their own user group on Yahoo. As mentioned earlier they usually have a 5,000 - 6,000 pound CCC which is typical of gas MH's, so if you are planning on pulling a large toad it may not be possible. I would go to the Bounder user group on Yahoo and ask members their opinion, remember they may be a little biased but, will tell you of their problems and dislikes.
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Sully2
Cincinnati
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Buck62 wrote:Most times with a Bounder you get a lot for your dollar. The Bounder line has a large following and their own user group on Yahoo. As mentioned earlier they usually have a 5,000 - 6,000 pound CCC which is typical of gas MH's, so if you are planning on pulling a large toad it may not be possible. I would go to the Bounder user group on Yahoo and ask members their opinion, remember they may be a little biased but, will tell you of their problems and dislikes.
A 38 foot gasser with 3 slides and it STILL has a 5K-6K CCC.?? Why do I doubt that?????
2000 Country Coach Allure; Cummins ISC 330 HP; 71/2 - 8 MPG regardless
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