About this Fleetwood Bounder 35P motorhome for sale
The Fleetwood Bounder is one of the most recognisable names in American RV history. First launched in 1985, the Bounder has spent nearly four decades at the top of the Class A gas motorhome segment and is widely regarded by Fleetwood as the greatest-selling motorhome of all time. This Fleetwood Bounder 35P motorhome for sale is the RV that introduced a generation of North American families to full-size motorhome travel, and it remains the benchmark that many rival builders are measured against.
Every Bounder, regardless of model year or floorplan, is built around the same core philosophy: a big, liveable Class A coach that drives confidently, sleeps a family in comfort, and delivers the residential-style kitchen, lounge and bedroom spaces that European touring motorhomes simply can’t match.
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America’s best-selling Class A motorhome – What makes a Fleetwood Bounder different?
It starts with the exclusive Power Platform® chassis, which creates the perfect base for maximum balance and control. It also allows you to carry more weight. Up to 9,000 pounds can be towed and the bus-style, side-swing aluminum luggage doors make it easy to load up the pass-through storage. The premium four-color, full-body paint job not only looks great, but increases durability. Surge protection safeguards your motorhome from costly electrical damage. and standard features like a fireplace on a stylish feature wall and an exterior entertainment centre make it easy to call this RV home. Step into luxury with this spacious RV designed for ultimate comfort on the road. Featuring a stunning full kitchen, cozy living area, and a King sized fixed bed master suite that feels like your own mini hotel, double sofa bed, electric drop down double over cab bed and a dinette bed. With state-of-the-art entertainment options, your road trips will never be boring again.
Across the model range, Bounders share a set of signature engineering and design features that have become hallmarks of the badge:
- Exclusive Power Platform® chassis – Fleetwood’s purpose-built Class A platform is engineered for balance, ride quality and generous payload, giving the Bounder its composed road manners and strong towing capability.
- Vacu-Bond® laminated construction – floors, walls and ceilings are bonded under vacuum with Fleetwood’s Powerlock® system for rigidity, thermal performance and long-term durability.
- Ford 7.3L V8 petrol power – modern Bounders are built on the Ford F-53 chassis with the big-block 7.3-litre V8, producing class-leading horsepower and torque for a gas Class A of this size.
- Full-body paint and bus-style luggage doors – premium multi-stage paintwork and side-swing aluminium bay doors give the Bounder its distinctive kerb appeal and make loading pass-through storage straightforward.
- Residential interiors – proper domestic-style kitchens, king or queen bedrooms, theatre seating, fireplaces on feature walls and exterior entertainment centres are all part of the Bounder DNA.
Inside a Fleetwood Bounder: space to actually live in
Where the Bounder really earns its reputation is day-to-day liveability. A typical Bounder floorplan will give you:
- A full domestic kitchen with a three-burner hob, microwave/convection oven, large fridge-freezer, deep sink and substantial worktop and pantry space – a proper galley, not a compromise.
- A lounge and dinette area designed for relaxing in the evenings, with theatre-style sofas, a swivel dinette or free-standing table, and a flat-screen TV usually paired with a fireplace feature wall.
- A separate master bedroom with a fixed king or queen bed, wardrobes, a bedroom TV and plenty of drawer storage.
- A full bathroom with a walk-in shower, porcelain-style toilet, vanity and in many layouts a separate washroom door for privacy when the bathroom is in use.
- Multiple sleeping positions – on top of the master bed, most Bounders offer a convertible sofa bed, a dinette bed and/or a drop-down cab-over bed, making six berths comfortably achievable for families.
Slide-outs are central to the Bounder experience. When parked and deployed, the living and bedroom areas expand dramatically, turning the coach into something that genuinely feels closer to a small apartment than a vehicle.
Is a Fleetwood Bounder right for UK and European touring?
American Class A motorhomes like the Bounder are increasingly popular with UK buyers who want more space, higher specification and stronger build quality than equivalent-budget European coachbuilts can offer. A Bounder suits you well if:
- You want a genuine family motorhome with six berths and separate sleeping zones, rather than everyone converting the same dinette every night.
- You’re planning longer trips, rallies, motorsport weekends, festivals or equestrian events where having a full kitchen, proper bathroom and a comfortable fixed bed makes a real difference.
- You like the idea of a petrol Class A – simpler and often cheaper to maintain than a diesel pusher, while still offering serious towing capability for a car trailer, track-day vehicle or horsebox.
- You value residential comforts on site – big fridge, washer/dryer provision in many layouts, residential-style seating and a proper bedroom door.
- You want a motorhome that holds its value and has a strong reputation in the secondary market, both in the US and here in the UK.
Because Bounders are HGV-weight vehicles in the UK, you’ll need the appropriate category on your licence (typically C1 or C, depending on the weight of the specific model). Empire RV can talk you through exactly where the Bounder 35P sits weight-wise and what that means for your driving entitlement.
Why buy a Fleetwood Bounder from Empire RV?
Empire RV is one of the UK’s specialist American motorhome dealers. We hand-pick the RVs we bring into the country and every vehicle on our forecourt is chosen because we’d be happy to own and tour in it ourselves.
When you buy a Fleetwood Bounder – or any American motorhome – from Empire RV, you get:
- UK-based aftersales support for American RVs, including servicing, habitation checks and ongoing maintenance through our in-house workshop.
- Honest, inspection-friendly sales we encourage buyers to come and view in person, get up on the roof, crawl into the bay lockers and ask the awkward questions.
- Finance and part-exchange options on eligible vehicles, and guidance on insurance, storage and UK registration where relevant.
- Experience with the full Fleetwood range, including Bounder, Flair, Fortis and Discovery models, so we can help you compare floorplans objectively rather than sell you the one that happens to be on the pitch.
- A Somerset location that’s easy to reach from the South West, South Wales, the Midlands and London – showroom visits are by appointment so we can give you our full attention.
Fleetwood Bounder: frequently asked questions
Who makes the Fleetwood Bounder? The Bounder is built by Fleetwood RV, a long-established American motorhome manufacturer and part of the REV Group family of brands, which also includes American Coach and Holiday Rambler.
Is the Fleetwood Bounder a Class A motorhome? Yes. The Bounder is a Class A gas (petrol) motorhome – the classic bus-style layout with a flat front, panoramic windscreen and walk-through cab. Class A is the largest and most spacious category of American RV.
What engine does the Fleetwood Bounder use? Modern Bounders are powered by the Ford 7.3-litre V8 petrol engine on the Ford F-53 chassis, paired with Fleetwood’s exclusive Power Platform®. Earlier model years such as the 2019 Bounder 35P were built on equivalent Ford chassis of the period.
How many people can sleep in a Fleetwood Bounder? Most Bounder floorplans sleep between four and six people, depending on layout. The 35P in particular offers a fixed king bed, a double sofa bed, an electric drop-down cab-over double and a convertible dinette bed.
Can you drive a Fleetwood Bounder in the UK? Yes, but because of its size and weight the Bounder is classed as an HGV in the UK and requires the appropriate category on your driving licence. Empire RV can confirm the exact weight and licence requirements for any Bounder we have in stock.
How much does a used Fleetwood Bounder cost in the UK? Used Bounder prices in the UK vary considerably depending on model year, floorplan, mileage, specification and condition. Recent examples in good order typically sit well into six figures once imported, prepped and made ready for UK roads. The price for our current 2019 Fleetwood Bounder 35P motorhome for sale is listed above, but a second hand Bounder is usually between £100,000 and £125,000, depending on many factors of course..
Is the Fleetwood Bounder good for families? Yes it’s one of the most family-friendly Class A motorhomes on the market. The combination of a separate master bedroom, multiple sleeping positions, a full bathroom and a proper kitchen makes longer family trips genuinely comfortable rather than a compromise.
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