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2009 fleetwood bounder 38p
09-19-2011, 08:43 PM
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I am looking at buying a motorhome.
First timer. Getting ready to retire.
Love everything about this motorhome.
Only thing i am unsure about is power plant.
It has a ford v10.
Would appreciate any imput about this power plant.
Don
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09-20-2011, 06:08 PM
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Workhorse Chassis Owner Gulf Streamers Club Carolina Campers
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Location: Charlotte NC
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First welcome to iRV2...  You'll get most of your question answered here..  the V10 is a great power plant and will serve your needs. I have owned to MH's with that engine and loved both Peace and Safe Travels...D
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09-20-2011, 06:22 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I have a 2008 Bounder 35F with the Ford V10. I have not taken any long trips yet, only 700 miles. I am leaving on a 3000 mile trip Monday. The V10 seems to be a good engine. I realy like the trans in tow/haul the way it downshifts when I put on the brake. I tow a 2011 HHR and forget it"s back there.
I am shure others with more experience will chime in.
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09-20-2011, 06:38 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2011
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2008 Bounder 35H here, great motor, and I agree the tow feature on the transmission is nice.!
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09-20-2011, 06:46 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner Fleetwood Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Central OH, USA
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Don't fear about the power. 362hp does great. Just don't get stuck behind a slow truck on a steep grade with traffic whizzing by you in the left lanes. You won't be able to get out & around the slow poke (ask me how I know!).
Lori-
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2006 Fleetwood Bounder 36Z & Jeep Liberty Limited, My iRV2 Photo Albums
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09-21-2011, 04:16 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Ditto to all of the above. I'm on my second MH with a Ford f53 and have visited 49 States ( about 20 , twice ) and 10 Canadian Provinces and can attest to its capabilities.
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 2008 35e Bounder F53 V-10 Ford, 2009 HHR LT2 ,SMI stay-n-play duo, TST tpms.
Cliff,Tallulah and Buddy( 13 year old Shih-tzu )
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09-21-2011, 11:19 AM
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Appalachian Campers Fleetwood Owners Club Carolina Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Four Oaks, NC
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When you look at a MH there are so many other things to worry about other than if the the Ford power plant will get us from point A to point B...have the steaks thawed, how far is the dog walk area, does that tree block my satellite, is the wine cooler plugged in???????? I have no issues with my F53.
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Thomas & Betty w/Bailey & Gypsy (our fur-bearing masters) 07 Bounder 35e (F53) 07 Nissan Frontier or 2010 FLSTC toad
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09-21-2011, 01:33 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Originally Posted by tmar10
When you look at a MH there are so many other things to worry about other than if the the Ford power plant will get us from point A to point B...have the steaks thawed, how far is the dog walk area, does that tree block my satellite, is the wine cooler plugged in???????? I have no issues with my F53.
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That sums it up perfectly
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2008 35e Bounder F53 V-10 Ford, 2009 HHR LT2 ,SMI stay-n-play duo, TST tpms.
Cliff,Tallulah and Buddy( 13 year old Shih-tzu )
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09-21-2011, 03:05 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner Fleetwood Owners Club Pond Piggies Club
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Central OH, USA
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Not to hijack, but this is important. I would also suggest checking, if there's a Norcold refrigerator in that Bounder, to see if THAT recall has been done.
Here's a link: Norcold recall.
Lori-
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2006 Fleetwood Bounder 36Z & Jeep Liberty Limited, My iRV2 Photo Albums
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