Saturday, December 1, 2007

Travel in Vintage Style

1986 Fleetwood Bounder RV

$7,900 OBO, Cash only, AS IS. Woodland Park, Colorado, 719-633-2515

Please contact by email at ben@benpasley.com.

My family received this RV as a donation to our non-profit ministry organization in May of 2007 from a local friend.

Great Family Vehicle

We traveled with our two children for 10 weeks the summer of 2007 and became intimately acquainted with every detail of this RV and, though we sell it to you AS IS, we are confident of its excellent working condition. We think you will find this unit to be in amazing condition--like none on the market--for it's model year.

(The rear window was replaced (after a rock hit it)and the whole window resealed to prevent leaks.)

Updated in June 2007

Though it was in working order, we immediately began to update the unit and since that time we have replaced, tuned, repaired, refinished, etc. most everything in the RV. As pictured, the coach has original A&E Imperial 8000 awnings: three on the driver's side and main awning on the passenger side.

Equipment Specs

Model 31KB. Original Equipment: 31'10" length, 10'11" tall, 96" exterior width, 178" wheelbase, 14,840 GVW, 101 gallons fresh, 59 black, 47 grey, 20 lpg, 100 gallon fuel tank, 6 gallon Atwoodwater heater, 2 Duo-Therm roof air conditioners, Central heating furnace by Suburban, 30 amp AC service, Onan generator, AC/DC converter. Previous owner, a friend of present owner's, had new furnace installed in 2006, as well as an Airlift 1000 air suspension system. At 16, 078 miles he also replaced the engine with new Chevy 454 for $3,665.91, and he installed K&M air filter system with larger intake. Present owner installed new transmission on 05/24/07 for $1,242.00, Pathfinder Tires, 60,000 mile warranty, 40,900 miles, 5/12/07 for $1,285.00, and cleaned and tuned the Onan generator. On 6/19/07 Vasholtz Auto (in Woodland Park) refilled the Chevey AC coolant and repaired old vacuum lines for $257.99, On 07/05/07 Cummins Diesel sold parts for $457.68 and owner replaced the fuel pump and the entire electrical control panel on the Onan generator, On 07/27/07 Twin City Tire replaced all the engine belts for $414.09, Last oil and lube changed at 45,824 with Synthetic product for $87.62.

Low mileage!


The unit has 49,700 miles on it, and the updates/repairs that follow will underline how almost every system in the RV has been recently updated!

More upgrades

Here's a further list of upgrades:
many interior and exterior light bulbs, headlamps, new pull down straps on all three window awnings on the drivers side, new sewer hose with angle attachment and caps, new fresh water hose, new cable TV cable, 100ft heavy duty AC line, 50A to 30A adapter cable, new fuel filters from the main gasoline tank, brand new fuel line from fill cap to gas tank, new battery for RV "house" usage, installed new water reservoir for cooling system, replaced several old vacuum hoses at engine, replaced spark plugs, several spark plug wired, distributor cap, coil, and rotor, installed new windshield wipers, installed new smoke alarm and a cabinet installed Carbon Dioxide monitor, and, finally, shampooed the carpet on 10/12/07. All in all, our ministry's book-keeping shows $5,455 in updates this year. We are selling it to buy a newer unit because our experience was so good this summer we have decided to do it again...and again.

Kitchen

A new Everpure water purification system was installed in 2005 and the new owner repaired some plumbing joints and new copper line to filtered water tap at kitchen sink, new fixture at kitchen sink, and replaced many old plumbing joints and installed a brand new water pump.

Cutting board and paper towel holder are new additions.

Living space

All three captain's chairs rotate around to face the living area. The small table folds up to the wall for storage. And a custom privacy curtain was installed for front window of RV which coordinates with the interior finishes.

Interior completely redecorated

This photo gives a good view of the interior color scheme and how all of the finishes tie together. Custom cover was replaced over the hide-a-bed sofa and pillows were covered to coordinate all of the fabric patterns in the coach.

All the wood finishes have been polished and treated.

Bathroom

The bathroom is nicely finished with original counter and fixtures. The large mirror makes dressing easy. Basket as well as basket textured soap dispenser and tootbrush holder are attached with velcro (removable if necessary) and included.

Entertainment

There are 2 small RCA color TV's (one in the front and one in the bedroom), a TV switcher (that changes the TVs from cable to VCR, etc), and a Daewoo VCR. A DVD player can easily be added into the switcher box and there is an A/C outlet in the cabinet (in front of coach) with the VCR to provide power to it.

New blinds

From 05/07 to 10/07 the owner also installed custom cornices over all windows, new Levelor vinyl blinds throughout, and new custom wooden night stand tops and driver/passenger window shelves. The turquoise bedspread comes with the coach.

New shower curtain...

The shower curtain was replaced and a valance attached to coordinate with the fabrics and finishes in the entire coach.

Towel holders on the wall and the door are original. A robe hook has been added just inside the bathroom.

Dinette booth

Custom covers were installed over the dinette set. The table and booth seat 4 comfortably. A plastic protective cover was installed over the carpet under the table for easy clean up and to save the carpet from food and drink spills and stains. There is storage under both booth seats.

An added touch...

For a fun vintage feel the dinette booth was trimmed in turquoise fur (faux). Although it may seem like a bad choice for children, it was treated with Scotch Guard spray and held up to 11 weeks of daily use and still looks new.

The large mirror installed behind the booth helps to create an illusion of more space in the main living area.

Nice refrigerator and freezer

10 cu foot Norcold fridge works perfectly. On 6/15/07 Pikes Peak Traveland, Inc replaced refrigerator control module. We also replaced the door latch so it stays closed well while driving. Freezer is large enough for a small bag of ice and food and fridge is a nice size for a family of 4-6.

The outside of the fridge is finished with a chalkboard surface. Great for doodling and grocery lists.

Storage

There is storage on two walls above the bed as well as ample storage over head in the entire coach. Custom lampshades (as pictured here) were updated throughout the coach that coordinate with the color scheme.

Wardrobe

There is a spacious wardrobe directly across from the bathroom with storage above and double doors below. The large doors below open to a closet with a hanging rod. There is plenty of space to modify this area with lightweight, stackable drawers.

Bedroom

The headboard and pillows were covered to coordinate with the rest of the interior finishes in the coach. The bed is a Sealy mattress and is very comfortable.

In this picture you can see the refinished tops on the bedside tables (which each have storage).

Shower and tub

Molded tub and shower with removable shower nozzle.

The cockpit

The previous owner installed a new Sony AM/FM CD player and the new owner installed new front speakers for AM/FM CD player. This upgrade also allows the fade and balance functions on the stereo to work between the 2 sets of speakers. The previous owner installed an auxiliary fan and motor for the engine that is controlled from the dash. The triangular dash (with the speedometer) opens easily to allow for easy access to wiring.

The cruise control worked when we first embarked on our summer trips, but it currently is not operational.

Microwave


Magic Chef microwave is in perfect condition and works wonderfully. The vent-a-hood is also in perfect condition with a fan and light. Plus the black panel above the fan and light switch flips open for storage of spices and small items.

Fly swatter included.

Oven and 4 burner gas stove


Large Magic Chef oven with 4 gas burners works perfectly. It is very clean and never gave us one problem.