New Bounder Diesel

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Fleetwood introduced a new diesel model of the Bounder at the RVIA show in Louisville yesterday. It's part of the Bounder Classic seroes and features a Freightliner front diesel chassis powered by a 6.7L Cummins engine.  However, unlike the previous FRED front diesel, this chassis has air suspension as well as air air brakes, and the engine is mounted low enough to have a flat floor in the cockpit area. No more "doghouse".  Fleetwood says they have added extra sound and heat insulation to make it a quiet and cool ride as well.


http://www.rvbusiness.com/2011/11/fleetwood-bounder-classic-offers-diesel-option/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RvBusiness+%28RV+Business%29

 

[Icemaker]

I wonder how many would switch from a DP to a FRED?? Course from that report the difference is not so great. Wonder if there is a cost difference between models w/the two configurations..Not that I'd buy a new one...I bought my one and only new one in '78 .. my last new truck in '89 ..wish I had both back ..

 

[gwcowgill]

Gary, did they give a forcasted price? I have one of the last DP's from the Bounder prod and I really like it. It will probably be my last coach.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

They don't seem to have the new Bounder model on the Fleetwood website yet, so no pricing. The new Excursion 33 footer starts at $179.9k, so presumably the Bounder Classic Diesel would be a bit less.

 

[gwcowgill]

Gary, That  is what I saw so I am wondering if the Excursion and the Bounder will be on the same chassis and if so, the Bounder will probably come in about 10K less.