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08-28-2013, 08:41 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
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Looking to purchase used RV
Hi! New member looking to purchase primo used Class A Fleetwood Gas 2006-2008 for full time living (33-35 ft.) I would like a Ford or Workhorse chassis/engine. But they one I found and can afford has a Chevy engine, with a 35E floor plan. I understand it is smaller than the Ford Triton V-10 engine. I live in and plan to visit mountainous regions frequently. Does it have enough power to get up the hills and mountains? What about a Terra LX for full timing? I am new to all this information and trying to read and understand all of this. I don't want to buy something and have regrets. Thanks in advance for any assistance. 
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08-28-2013, 09:50 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,869
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Good luck with your search.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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08-28-2013, 10:56 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Monroe, Ga USA
Posts: 708
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Try the classified section @ the upper part of the home page, you will get a wide variety to choose from. Good luck,
david g. 
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1997 Fleetwood Southwind 37Y, 460 ENGINE on FORD chassis, Power Platform with Tag Axle.
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08-28-2013, 11:00 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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I think the Chevy engine is "bigger" going by the cubic inches. The Ford would rev higher to make HP/torque as a result. Either will do the job though.
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Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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08-29-2013, 05:00 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: NH
Posts: 5,099
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from NH. The Fleetwood Bounder 35E is one of Fleetwoods most popular floor plans. You will have ample power with either engine offered to climb the mountains. The 35E with the bath and a half offers plenty of interior space. I know of no one that dislikes their 35E. Good luck in your search.
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FMCA F280542
2004 Bounder 35E
US Navy Vet.
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08-29-2013, 05:49 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,701
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Howdy and welcome aboard. Have fun with your shopping experience. The one you found with the Workhorse chassis and "Chevy engine" will more then make enough power to get you where you need to go. The 35E is a very nice floor plan. Good Luck! 
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Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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08-29-2013, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 55,988
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Hi and Welcome to IRV2! It's great to have you join the crew! 
I would suggest that you post questions over in the specific areas of the forum for best results. Not many folks hang out here in the Welcome area so your responses will be pretty limited. Hope you enjoy the forum!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless! 
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-29-2013, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
Posts: 6,295
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 Welcome and glad to meet you!
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