Fleet wood Bounder 35K

[Hedgehog]

I really like the floor plan of the 2016 fleet wood Bounder but have some questions? How is the construction quality of these fleet Woods? I know back in the 2004-2006 models, I saw a lot of water damage from roof leaks. I had a friend that bought a 04 pace arrow brand new and it leaked, then he traded it for a 2006 fleet wood providence and it leaked too. This would be one of my biggest concerns.
I do roof maintenance on all my campers and have never had a leak.

[kalsbeek]

Have an 2008 Bounder 38 N. Of six motorhomes....first one without leaks.We experienced the SC downpours and flooding last Oct. in Myrtle Beach and we were one of few that did not have a drop. Sounded like a pressure washer on the roof for 24 hours. The entire unit has been great.....not only dry.

[RFCN2]

My best RV buddy has a 2003 Bounder he bought new. Now has 125,000 miles on it. He has lots of money. He is not trading up. We have several other friends also with Bounders. Very good coaches.

[WILDEBILL308]

It is like anything if you do maintain it you won't have a leak. I haven't had any leaks.
Bill

[malexander]

Our current MH is a 2007 Bounder 38N DP. 320 C-7 Cat engine.
When we were looking for our MH, in November 2015, we went to PPL in Houston. It was pouring down rain. The Bounder we bought was one of the few on the lot that wasn't leaking, somewhere.
We saw water leaks at windshields, a/c's, vents, etc.
The Fleetwoods seemed to have the fewest leaks. Some of the "high-end" units leaked the worst.
I'm totally satisfied with the Fleetwood products.
Before the Bounder, I had a 2000 Southwind, it never leaked either.

[CG_Dawson]

Have a 2003 Bounder, put eternabond tape on the front and rear cap seams and around the edges of the shower skylight a number of years ago. Have not had a leak until this year when during a torrential rain storm the rear slide leaked somewhere. Got only the carpet wet, could not find the leak and it has rained several times since with no leak. I think Fleetwood products are as good or maybe better than some other products.

[mygsds]

We have the 2015 Bounder - love it!! We moved from a 2000 Bounder and the roof had to be repaired in the last year we had it. Otherwise very reliable.

[timmac]

I have a 08 Bounder, only had a small leak in large slide out, fixed it earlier and no damage, other than that it has been a great motorhome and no major issues.

[Hedgehog]

I love the changes they have made for 2016. I might wait until next year to get the 6 speed transmission versus the current 5 speed.

[eadeal55]

I consider my 2005 Bounder one of the better motorhomes ever built. Lots of features and upgrades for about $80K out the door new. Never had a leak, or any other structural issues. Roof gets brush cleaned once a year with mild abrasive, and I keep all the sealant fresh. Have replaced the fridge coil, the rear AC, the main slide gear and rebuilt one of the electric jacks. Working full time, we only get about 50 to 60 nights a year in the Bounder, driving about 3500 miles a year. It's good for another 5-6 years as is, and once we retire, we'll probably sell it and get a smaller diesel to travel in.