My Bounder has been a great motorhome. I'm the original owner, and right after purchase had the traditional "punch" list of fit/trim items that the dealer took care of. 9 years and 31,000 miles later it's still running strong and drives real smooth. It has the 2nd generation Ford 2V 310hp V10 with 4 spd trans, which easily pulls my HHR. The F53 chassis went to the Ford 3V 362 hp V10 with 5 spd trans for the 2006 model year.
DW and I put about 3500 miles a year on it, mostly camping with RV clubs, holiday week-ends with Kids/Gkids out in VA Beach and a couple NASCAR races. I have it serviced and inspected every March, and every 3rd year do a light truck service on the chassis and service the generator. It gets washed about twice a year.
Bought a 60 month/60,000 mile Service Contract at the 3 year mark, right after the Ford powertrain warranty expired. Over the last 5 years, the service contract replaced the rear AC, one of the rear electric jacks, the 12v/120v converter/charger and all three batteries, and the cooling coil for the fridge. All I paid was the $200 deductable for each occurance.
We removed the original vinyl and carpet from the command chairs to the bedroom and replaced that with high grade tile, we replaced the original 27in front TV with a 32in Samsung HD TV, and I put a new set of 19.5 in Firestone tires on it in Jul 12. Only engine modification I made was a Banks Ram Air, mostly to replace the OEM air filter, which had a problem of getting wet when driving in downpours.
I would buy another Bounder tomorrow, if Fleetwood made the floorplan and options that DW and I want in our next motorhome. We have pretty much settled on a 2014 Tiffin Allegro 36LA, mainly because of options. Will probably be selling the Bounder later this year or early next year, so that we can have the Allegro to travel to GA in Mar 14 for the FMCA International Rally.
