Fleetwood Bounder 33C vs Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225
2026 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two Ford F-53 gas Class A coaches at the same 22,000-lb GVWR, separated by length, content, and shore service. The Fleetwood Bounder 33C is a 34.3-ft 102"-wide two-slide with Ford 7.3L V8 335 HP, 100-gal fresh, 25-gal LP, 5,500W Onan, 2,000W inverter, fireplace, 100W solar, 50-amp service, residential fridge, asking $259,022. The Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 is 32.9 ft on the same Ford F53/7.3L V8 chassis at 22,000-lb GVWR, sleeps 6, with king bed, full bath, 320Ah house bank, 5,500W Onan, 75-gal fresh, 25-gal LP, 30-amp service, listing at $251,440.
The Bounder 33C wins on shore service (50 vs 30 amp - dual AC concurrency), fresh water (100 vs 75 gal), integrated 2,000W inverter, 100W solar with prep, fireplace, and residential fridge - all content the Bay Star Sport doesn't match at base trim. The Bay Star Sport 3225 counters with a shorter 32.9-ft footprint, documented 320Ah house bank capacity, sleeps 6 (vs 4 on the Bounder), full bath layout documented, and a $7,582 lower sticker at $251,440.
Content-focused buyers pick the Bounder 33C. Sticker-focused buyers pick the Bay Star Sport 3225.
Side-by-side specs
| Fleetwood Bounder 33C | Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $259,022 | $251,440 |
| Length | 34'3" | 32'11" |
| Dry weight | — | 20,050 lbs |
| GVWR | 22,000 lbs | 22,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 4 | 6 |
| Slides | 2 | 2 |
| Fresh tank | 100 gal | 75 gal |
| Grey tank | 58 gal | 60 gal |
| Black tank | 42 gal | 40 gal |
| LP | 25 gal | 25 gal |
| Solar | 100W | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Generator | 5500W | 5500W |
| Bath | — | full |
| Bed | king | king |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | prep | none |
| Residential fridge | Yes | No |
Where Fleetwood Bounder 33C wins
- 50-amp service vs 30-amp on Bay Star - dual AC concurrency
- 100-gal fresh tank vs 75
- 2,000W inverter integrated standard
- 100W roof solar with solar prep
- Fireplace standard
- Residential fridge included
- 102" wide body width
Where Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 wins
- $7,582 lower MSRP ($251,440 vs $259,022)
- Shorter 32.9-ft length vs 34.3 ft
- Sleeps 6 vs 4 on Bounder
- 320Ah house bank documented
- 20,050-lb dry weight documented (Bounder dry weight not documented)
- Documented 1,950-lb cargo capacity
- Full bath documented
Pick the Fleetwood Bounder 33C if…
Pick the Fleetwood Bounder 33C if you want a content-loaded gas Class A with integrated solar, inverter, and 50-amp service. The 50-amp shore service runs dual AC concurrently - critical in Arizona or Florida summers - the 100-gal fresh tank supports longer dry runs, and the integrated 2,000W inverter plus 100W solar plus 5,500W Onan cover off-grid hotel loads. Fireplace and residential fridge are standard. The 102" wide body adds shoulder room. At $259,022 you pay for content the Bay Star Sport doesn't ship at base trim.
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 if…
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 if you want a shorter coach that sleeps 6 at the lowest sticker. The 32.9-ft length maneuvers more readily in older parks, the king bed plus full bath plus convertible furniture sleeps 6 (versus 4 on the Bounder), and the documented 320Ah house bank plus 5,500W Onan deliver reasonable hotel loads on 30-amp service. The 20,050-lb dry weight and 1,950-lb cargo cap are both documented. At $251,440 you save $7,582 versus the Bounder 33C.
Frequently asked
Which has 50-amp shore service?
The Fleetwood Bounder 33C has 50-amp service. The Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 has 30-amp service - the Bounder runs dual rooftop AC concurrently while the Bay Star runs one.
Which sleeps more?
The Bay Star Sport 3225 sleeps 6 with king bed plus convertibles. The Bounder 33C sleeps 4.
Do they share the same engine and chassis?
Yes - both run the Ford 7.3L V8 335 HP on the Ford F-53 chassis at 22,000-lb GVWR.