The Complete Fleetwood Motorhome Guide
Like many American business stories, Fleetwood stretches back to 1950s Southern California, when Fleetwood began building plywood camper shells. Today, Fleetwood still promises quality, dependability and innovation, reinforced by proprietary chassis designs like the Power Platform (gas) and the Freedom Bridge (diesel); the company continues its commitment to peace of mind. Here's a look at top Fleetwood RV's to consider this year.
Bounder – America’s best‑selling Class A gas coach
Now in its 40th model year, the 2025 Bounder has come a long way from older models with a cartoon Kangaroo logo. Pairing a 335‑horsepower Ford 7.3‑liter V‑8 with Fleetwood’s exclusive Power Platform chassis, it has a low center of gravity and cavernous basement storage. New waterproof Tarkett flooring, an Adap‑table® dinette with pop‑up TV, and MCD day/night shades modernize a floor‑plan lineup that still tops out at a family‑friendly 36 feet. The Bounder’s longevity rests on livability: full pass‑through luggage bays, dual A/Cs, and Vacu‑Bond walls that quiet road noise while boosting structural integrity.
Discovery
The 2025 Discovery (and its up‑level Discovery LXE sibling) rides a Freightliner custom chassis crowned by Fleetwood’s Freedom Bridge foundation, delivering a flat floor and up to 10,000 pounds of towing. Standard pass‑through bays with LED lighting, three roof A/C units, and residential cooking suites turn the coach into a mobile apartment, while four décor packages let buyers dial in anything from beach‑house bright to executive dark. A 360‑horsepower Cummins diesel, Allison transmission, and full‑body paint complete a package aimed at owners who want bus‑level amenities in a driver‑friendly size.

Palisade
At 45 feet on a Freightliner XCM chassis and powered by a 450‑horsepower Cummins L9, the 2025 Palisade commands the road yet pampers its occupants with a king‑bed suite, sofa sleeper, and loft bunk that together sleep seven. A spa‑like bath sports twin sinks and tile backsplash, while Freedom Drive handling tech and a side‑draft radiator sharpen highway manners. Oversize luggage doors and slide‑out basement trays speak to long‑term touring, positioning the Palisade as Fleetwood’s diesel-pusher for the full‑timer who demands both capacity and couture.
Flair
For newcomers to Class A life, the gas-powered 2025 Flair wraps Ford’s F‑53 chassis and 350‑horsepower 7.3‑liter V‑8 in floor plans as short as 29 feet. A 50‑inch exterior TV headlines tail‑gating features, while an 8,000‑pound tow rating, PowerLock II roof‑to‑wall construction, and WiFi Ranger connectivity show that “entry level” at Fleetwood still means robust hardware. High‑back cockpit seats, barn‑door bunk options, and flush‑mounted slideouts round out a coach that lets first‑time owners sample the marque without sacrificing strength or style.
Frontier – diesel performance for big‑trip dreamers
Positioned between Discovery and Palisade, the diesel 2025 Frontier uses a 360‑horsepower Cummins 6.7‑liter on the same Freedom Bridge backbone but adds V‑Ride rear‑suspension technology for highway stability. Triple‑slide layouts expand living space, Aqua‑Hot hydronic heat extends shoulder‑season camping, and French‑style luggage doors simplify access to basement gear. Fresh for 2025, black hardware and fixtures give the interior a residential edge, proving Fleetwood can blend fashion with drivetrain muscle in a coach rated to tow 10,000 pounds.
A portfolio built for every mile
From the gas‑powered to diesel-pushers, Fleetwood stitches common DNA—vacuum‑bonded walls, signature chassis, and service‑first support—into products scaled for weekend wanderers and full‑time nomads alike. The result is a ladder of coaches that lets owners stay in the family as their travel ambitions grow, backed by a brand that has spent seven decades proving that the journey should feel as reliable as the destination is memorable.
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