afrescop wrote:
We looked at the Bounder Classic last year when buying our first MH. The one we were considering was the 1-1/2 bath model. The competition was the Winnebago/Itasca Vista/Sunstar 35F twins. After about the fifth time looking at the Classic we discovered the furniture was very uncomfortable for sitting. Also, the Classic as a rubber roof as compared to the Winnie fiberglass roof. Aside from uncomfortable furniture was what we perceived to be much better build quality in the Winnie. The Winnie has several features to set it ahead, i.e., sonar type tanks sensors that are very accurate. The engine actually preheats the hot water heater with the engine coolant so you arrive at the campground with a full tank of hot water. Many other little things. To get the same comfort and floor plan we would have had to go up to the regular Bounder with its more comfortable furniture.
Winnebago is the same company as it has been, weathering the recession with the same ownership.
At the Tampa RV show, the two MHs that we liked the best were the Bounder 35k and the Winnie Vista 35f. As you mentioned they are just about the same exact floorplan. I couldn't put my finger on exactly what it was but I also liked the Winnebago just a little better. I definitely agree that the Winnie Vistas are a darn good deal.
