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TweetThisRV · 11-29-2014, 06:10 PM

Update - DW and I went to look at two 35k units at La Mesa RV today. Very impressed over-all. We both like the layout and build quality. We could not test the toilet as both units are brand new. Can anyone chime in on the roof and is it "TPO" ? Fiberglass?

**CLIFFTALL** · 11-29-2014, 06:12 PM

FW has been using TPO for about 10 years or longer.

jwmaustin · 11-30-2014, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lfdeluca2

Has anyone installed a central vacuum on their 35K? Or had one installed? Where is the unit mounted and where did they mount the hose port? Planning to either install one on our 2015 or have it installed at Camping World.

One comment: Yes we have a vac installed in our 35K and it works well. The interior port is in the kickplate under a counter near the fridge. The unit is in the plumbing compartment where the water filter is. There's an AC outlet to plug it in right there. The hookup and location seem great. I can send pics if someone needs them. Seems not too bad to do yourself but we had ours done at LazyDays.

Other comments: Regarding the vacuflush and the 35K in general I can say that I've found everything to work well. As mentioned the VF does "some" maceration but mostly it's a vacuum pump...as stated lots of history in marine. As Sarah says you get used to the sound. I'd take the sound over the problems of two tanks....been there done that.

As I understand it the VF pump is accessed on the 35K in the rear compartment as mentioned.

Glad to hear the comments on power. Our experience is about the same....not as much power as a DP but so much cheaper and easier to find fuel.

Overall we are still very happy with the 35K and FW in general.

lfdeluca2 · 12-01-2014, 04:09 PM

Thank you Bill & Jenny for the information; very much appreciated. Would love to see some photos of the compartment where the vac is mounted; specifically interested in seeing how they routed the intake hose. Looking forward to installing one on our 35K.

Brockx · 12-05-2014, 07:54 AM

Lincolnboy

The 35K is available in the Fleetwood Terra also, not the trim level of the Bounder but a nice unit regardless, and a lot less $$$

2015 Terra by Fleetwood RV

tym4fun · 12-05-2014, 05:27 PM

Not quite 3,000 miles on our 2015 Bounder 35K. Floor plan is really nice, however one thing I would change is the location of the thermostat control so you don't have to crawl over the bed to activate the A/C while on the road. One thing we have noticed with the flush system is that it will reprime in the middle of the night even if the toilet hasn't been used. Engine noise is a real problem above 3,500 rpm and extremely uncomfortable between 4 and 5,000. I love driving it, but gauges on the dash can be difficult to read on a bright day. Sullivan RV in Decatur, IN has been extremely helpful in resolving warranty issues. They also helped with the engine noise by installing a lead lined blanket under the dash and replaced my OEM headlight bulbs with Sylvania zXe bulbs...NOW I can see the road and signs at night!!!

jwmaustin · 12-06-2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tym4fun

Not quite 3,000 miles on our 2015 Bounder 35K. Floor plan is really nice, however one thing I would change is the location of the thermostat control so you don't have to crawl over the bed to activate the A/C while on the road. One thing we have noticed with the flush system is that it will reprime in the middle of the night even if the toilet hasn't been used. Engine noise is a real problem above 3,500 rpm and extremely uncomfortable between 4 and 5,000. I love driving it, but gauges on the dash can be difficult to read on a bright day. Sullivan RV in Decatur, IN has been extremely helpful in resolving warranty issues. They also helped with the engine noise by installing a lead lined blanket under the dash and replaced my OEM headlight bulbs with Sylvania zXe bulbs...NOW I can see the road and signs at night!!!

We have a 2014 model. I agree on the thermostat. Regarding the flushing in night you might want to check to see if the stool is leaking-that's been our experience. Can you explain the lead lined blanket under the dash?

tym4fun · 12-07-2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jwmaustin

We have a 2014 model. I agree on the thermostat. Regarding the flushing in night you might want to check to see if the stool is leaking-that's been our experience. Can you explain the lead lined blanket under the dash?

According to Fleetwood Customer Service repriming is normal, but I will take your advice. Rick Sullivan at Sullivan RV Sales and Service in Decatur showed me the blanket. It is a thin layer of lead blanketed between layers of high density closed cell foam. They removed the top of the dash and laid it in to help deaden the engine noise at high rpms. I noticed a definite improvement right away, but the wife's hearing is a lot sharper than mine (too many years of shooting without hearing protection) so not sure yet if she will be happy.

jwmaustin · 12-25-2014, 05:10 PM

Any update? Do you still need to reprime? I guess I should be able to find the blanket by calling Sullivan's, are you still happy with it?

tym4fun · 12-26-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jwmaustin

Any update? Do you still need to reprime? I guess I should be able to find the blanket by calling Sullivan's, are you still happy with it?

I have not noticed it repriming in the middle of the night again and the wife is not complaining about it, so must have been a temporary issue.

The insulation Sullivan RV installed in the dash has made a BIG difference in the engine noise level. Still gets very loud above 3400 rpm, but not nearly as painful.

jwmaustin · 02-10-2015, 09:39 PM

Will try to get vac pictures this weekend.

brian-nicola · 02-11-2015, 08:30 PM

When we had our 2013 35k, the dealer mounted a Dirt Devil in the compartment, passenger side, just in front of the rear wheels. Routed the hose up underneath the kick plate under the fridge. There was a 120v plug in that compartment.

jwmaustin · 02-14-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tym4fun

I have not noticed it repriming in the middle of the night again and the wife is not complaining about it, so must have been a temporary issue.

The insulation Sullivan RV installed in the dash has made a BIG difference in the engine noise level. Still gets very loud above 3400 rpm, but not nearly as painful.

So the blanket is under the dash not the engine cowling on the floor between the seats?

searchinferu · 02-24-2015, 01:00 PM

I like the way they hid the head behind the entertainment center. Seems like some clever thinking to squeeze so much into a 35 foot space with only one slide out. I have a 33W with the aft bath. Bedroom certainly would benefit with a slide out, but alas, it has none.