Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV Specs and Review

If you are looking for a motorhome that offers the utmost convenience, style, and luxury, consider Fleetwood RV. This company makes Class A diesel coaches that offer the full package of everything. In this Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV review, I’ll list all its specs and features so that you can see if it’s the right RV for you.

The Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV is a model lineup of luxurious coaches manufactured by Fleetwood RV. This is the highest-end luxury Class A diesel motorhomes produced by Fleetwood RV. It is a totally redesigned entry-level Class A RV that the company launched in 2019.

Needless to say, this class of RV is solidly built and made of high-quality construction and materials. In fact, one of the things that make it a top-of-the-line RV is that a Discovery LXE RV usually comes with three air conditioners. And there’s even more.

Read on to learn more about the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV, its specs and features, and everything you need to know to determine if it is that RV that will satisfy your needs.

About the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

Manufactured by Fleetwood RV

The Fleetwood Discovery LXE is a model lineup of recreational vehicles manufactured by Fleetwood RV. They are the top-of-the-line models of RVs under the Class A motorhomes manufactured by this company.

Made of High-quality Materials

As such, they are all solidly built and are made of high-quality materials. Their finishes are top quality. And the appliances inside them characterize convenience and luxury. For instance, a unit comes with a big residential refrigerator and three air conditioners. These appliances can use 50 amps service.

Floor Plans

There are seven different floor plans available in the Fleetwood Discovery LXE. They are the following:

  1. Discovery LXE 36HQ
  2. Discovery LXE 40D
  3. Discovery LXE 40G
  4. Discovery LXE 40M
  5. Discovery LXE 44B
  6. Discovery LXE 44H
  7. Discovery LXE 44S

Fleetwood RV introduced this model lineup in 2019. It was a totally redesigned entry-level Class A diesel motorhome. It comes with everything you need to live in a luxurious and upscale residence on wheels.

Power Platform Ford Chassis

This motorhome sits on a Power Platform Ford Chassis. Its motive power is provided by a Ford 7.3 liter Triton V8 engine. If performance is what you are after, this RV has it. Its chassis is built by Spartan Motors, Inc. in its plant in Charlotte, Michigan, USA.

Advance Features

In making this line of RVs, Fleetwood focused on every detail in its design and manufacturing. One of the advanced features of this RV is Power Lock, an industry-leading security system that interlocks the RV’s ceiling, walls, and floors. Another remarkable feature of these RVs is their 84 inches high interior ceiling which is amazingly tall for standard RVs.

The Fleetwood brand has been active in the RV industry for over 65 years. At one time in its history, it went bankrupt. But it was acquired by a new company, the Fleetwood RV. This new entity has continued to innovate in its motorhome building process. It focuses its RV production on intuitive details, unequaled durability, and smooth handling.

Key Features of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

Being a luxury coach, you can expect luxurious appointments in a Fleetwood Discovery LXE. Some of the features of this RV stand out more than the others. Here are those features:

1. Chassis Construction

The Discovery LXE uses the Freedom Bridge with Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM, exclusive to this RV lineup. This type of chassis construction is called full-frame coverage. Every chassis comes with 380 horsepower or 450 hp. Cummins diesel engine. This chassis comes with DriveTech/Optview and has a 55° or 60° turning radius.

Its cab interior has a dashboard with dual monitors, a 7-inch touchscreen for convenient navigation, and Firefly Multiplex wiring.

2. Power Lock System

This is an advanced feature that interlocks the walls, ceilings, and floor of the Discovery LXE. It enhances the security inside and outside of this coach.

3. Interior Conveniences

Every interior of this RV model lineup is complete with modern conveniences. These include Whirlpool residential appliances such as:

  • A French door refrigerator with in-door water and ice,
  • Furniture Apex residential-style,
  • Three roof air conditioners with rear heat pump, and
  • Chill grill.

4. Exterior Conveniences

The exterior of every Discovery LXE comes with modern conveniences such as:

  • An exterior service station,
  • Automatic leveling jacks,
  • LED-lit pass-through storage in the basement,
  • An exterior entertainment center consisting of a 48-inch TV, and
  • A JBL Bluetooth soundbar, and many more.

5. RC Ownercare

Their manufacturer guarantees all RV Discovery LXE. Every unit comes with a limited one-year or 15,000-mile coach warranty, whichever occurs first. They also come with a three-year or 45,000-mile structural warranty, whichever comes first. This RV warranty is comprehensive in the industry.

Standard Features of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

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When it comes to its standard features, the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV has a very comprehensive list. I will list them according to the RV sections where they belong:

1. Chassis Construction

  • Full coverage frame
  • Coated steel frame
  • Freedom bridge
  • Entry step, box steel constructed
  • Aluminum welded and interlocking floor, walls and roof using Power Lock System
  • Roof, sidewalls and floor, Vacu-Bond constructed
  • Walls and floors with Dryseal Edge Coating
  • A/C system, quiet cool ducted
  • Sidewalls, roof and floor, High Density Polystyrine insulated
  • Slide out systems, electric
  • Basement storage, full pass through, with composite wall and floor construction
  • Premium Gel Exterior Vetrosina Fiberglass Skin (no wood substrate)
  • Holding and fresh water compartments, heated

2. Interior

  • Sofa with storage (foe 44B and 44H)
  • Sofa with queen bed and ottoman(s) (for 40D, 44B, 44H)
  • Sofa with twin bed (for 36HQ)
  • Sofa with full bed (for 40G, 40M)
  • Loveseat with storage (for 36HQ, 40M)
  • Power motion lounge w/full bed (44S)
  • Power motion lounge (for 36HQ)
  • Floor Heat in living area
  • Mat finish porcelain tile flooring throughout
  • Ceiling interior flat soft touch vinyl
  • Hardwood ceiling feature trim w/lighting
  • Hardwood throughout
  • Manual day/night roller shades throughout
  • Coordinating window treatments throughout
  • Hidden hinge throughout
  • FS dinette with credenza (for 40D, 40G, 44H, 44S)
  • U-shape dinette (for 40G, 40M, 44B, 44H)
  • Adap”table” dinette/breakfast bar (for36HQ)
  • Electric fireplace (for 40D, 40G, 40M, 44S)
  • Full extension drawer guides throughout w/latches
  • Fantastic power vent
  • Energy Efficient LED Flush Mount Ceiling and Accent Wall Lighting
  • Safe-T-View camera system
  • Side-by-side washer/dryer (for 40M, 44B, 44S)
  • Stackable washer and dryer (for 36HQ, 40D, 40G, 44H)
  • 110V/USB ports throughout

3. Interior Entry

  • Automatic entrance steps
  • Solid surface entry step w/LED accent lighting
  • Power entry step cover
  • Entry door manual roller blind and shades
  • Metal interior grab handle at entry

4. Entertainment

  • Living area LED TV (for 36HQ, 40D, 40G, 40M, 44S)
  • Front overhead LG 32″ Flat Screen LED TV 
  • Bedroom LED TV
  • Living area pop-Up LED TV (for 40M, 44B, 44H)
  • Blu-Ray player w/remote
  •  (2) LED monitor/DVD combo (for bunk beds of 40G)
  • Living Area sound bar
  • Exterior entertainment center w/LED TV and sound bar w/Bluetooth

5. Bedroom/Bunk

  • King size with Dream Easy memory foam mattress (for 40G)
  • Headboard
  • Designer bedspread and pillow w/shams
  • 28 in. x 73 in. bunk beds w/residential mattress (for40G, 44B)
  • Individual reading lights bed overhead
  • Solid surface nightstand tops
  • USB on nightstands
  • Cedar lined rear wardrobe closet (for 40G, 44B)
  • Hardwood cabinet wardrobe doors w/mirrors
  • Wire organizer’s in rear wardrobe closet (for 40G)
  • Hardwood raised panel doors
  • start switch, remote generator

6. Kitchen

  • Polished solid surface galley countertop w/lighting
  • Shadow box glass tile backsplash w/window and shade (for 40M, 44B, 44H, 44S)
  • Glass tile backsplash (for 36HQ, 40D, 40G)
  • Island oasis w/polished solid surface top, hardwood trims and stainless steel sink (for 36HQ)
  • Polished solid surface sink covers
  • Farmhouse sink stainless steel
  • Dishwasher
  • Residential single handle faucet w/ pullout sprayer
  • Stainless steel over the 1000W Convection Microwave range
  • High output induction electric cooktop, 2 burners
  • Residential Refrigerator w/exterior water and ice dispenser
  • Pantry w/full hardwood pull-outs
  • Adjustable shelves throughout
  • Fantastic power vent w/wall switch
  • Full extension drawer guides w/ latches
  • Waste basket

7. Bathroom

  • Tile shower
  • Chrome shower head assembly
  • Residential chrome faucet
  • Toilet paper holder and towel ring(s) (for 36HQ)
  • Hardwood raised panel doors
  • Shower skylight
  • Glass shower door
  • Lavy countertop w/tile backsplash
  • Gemstone undermount lavy sink
  • Feature lighting at lavy top
  • Porcelain Macerator foot-flush toilet w/water saver
  • Deluxe hardwood medicine cabinet w/ mirror
  • Hardwood window treatment
  • Black manual night roller shade 

8. Electric & Utilities

  • 3 Air Conditioners, at 15,000 BTU, roof mount, high efficiency ducted with chill grill and rear heat
  • Firefly Multiplex wiring
  • 50 AMP service:, 120-volt service panel
  • 60 AMP power converter 
  • 100W solar panel
  • Single 2800W pure sine w/remote power inverter
  • 8kW Onan Quiet diesel generator; auto generator start; generator auto changeover
  • 12 volts, 3 gpm high capacity water pump
  • 6 units, 6V deep cycle house batteries
  • Water filtration system (entire coach)
  • Gravity water fill DS/RS
  • Black water tank flush
  • Touch sensor tank monitoring and battery readout
  • Toilet tank San-T-Flush system
  • Pump
  • Aqua Hot 400D
  • Energy Management System (EMS) w/soft start
  • Surge guard transfer switch
  • Central vacuum system
  • fire extinguisher CO & smoke detectors
  • Cable TV/satellite hookup
  • Exterior GFCI receptacle in exterior storage
  • Power cord reel
  • Power water hose reel

9. Exterior

  • Fiberglass domed roof, molded and in one piece
  • Roof mounted electric patio awning w/ wind sensor retract and LED lighting
  • Automatic hydraulic leveling jacks
  • 4-Color premier full body paint
  • Powered entrance awning w/LED lighting
  • Acrylic lighted grab handle at entry door
  • Entry door w/readjusted upper, deadbolt and screen door
  • Slide-out awning toppers above all slide-outs
  • Side swing aluminum bus-style baggage doors w/chrome handles
  • Windows – frameless tinted windows (chosen locations)
  • Front, side and rear LED clearance and marker lighting
  • Porch Light w/interior switch
  • LED patio lights
  • Full-coach water filtration system
  • Water hookup, towel holder and drainage valves
  • Exterior service station, includes: water pump switch, exterior shower, black tank flush, City
  • Full length rearguard w/nameplate
  • Rear ladder
  • 7-way round tow connection
  • Rear underhood utility light
  • Front and rear mud flaps
  • Undercarriage LED lights
  • King Universal stationary satellite
  • Basement pass-through storage
  • Basement storage LED lighting
  • Heated holding tank compartment
  • Full bay slide trays – 1st bay single 90 inches
  • Roof vent rain covers
  • Fiberglass wheel well trims
  • Exterior park cable and satellite hookup
  • Unidirectional HD on-air antenna
  • Exterior entertainment center

Again, what does the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV offer? The Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV is a collection of luxury Class A diesel motorhomes made by Fleetwood RV. Initially, this collection was launched in 2019 but has been redesigned to fit the needs of their customers.

Key Specs of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

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Here is a table showing you the key specs you need to know about the seven different floor plans of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV:

SpecsLXE 36HQLXE 40DLXE 40GLXE 40MLXE 44BLXE 44HLXE 44S
Length36’ 9”41’ 4”41’ 4”40’44’44’44’
Sleeps6487974
Slides4323444

Full Specs of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

To give you a better idea of the full specs of a Fleetwood Discovery LXE, I will give you a table that lists all the important specs of Model LXE 40M:

Section/PartSpecifications
Technical 
Length40.08 feet
Height154 inches
Interior Height84 inches
Width102 inches
Wheelbase263 inches
GVWR36,400 pounds
Towing Capacity10,000 pounds
Storage Capacity275 cubic feet
Total Fresh Water Tank Capacity105 gallons
Total Gray Water Tank75 gallons
Total Black Water Tank Capacity50 gallons
Fuel Capacity100 gallons
General TypeClass A Motorhome
  
Engine 
Engine TypeCummins, I6 Diesel Pusher, Turbocharged
Displacement (l)8.9
Cylinders6
Horsepower380 hp., at 2,000 RPM
Torque1150 lb.-ft. at 1,400 RPM
Fuel TypeDiesel
Carburetion TypeFuel Injected
Transmission TypeAutomatic, Allison
Number of Gears6 speed
OverdriveEquipped
  
Wheels and Tires 
Number Of Axles1
Front Wheel8.25 inches
Rear Wheel8.25 inches
Front TireSize 275/80R 22.5H, Michelin XZE
Rear TireSize 275/80R 22.5H, Michelin XZE
  
Brakes 
Front BrakeHydraulic Disc
Rear BrakeHydraulic Drum
Air BrakeEquipped
Anti-Lock BrakesEquipped
Exhaust BrakeEquipped
  
Interior 
Bedroom 
Max Sleeping Capacity9
Master Bedroom LocationCenter
Number Of King Size Beds1
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds3
Master Bedroom Flooring TypeCarpet/Tile
Master Bedroom Door StyleFull sliding door
Bed SpreadsYes
Full-Size Master Bedroom ClosetYes
Master Bedroom Shades / CurtainsYes
Master Bedroom Mirror DoorsYes
Living Area 
Living Area LocationFront
Number Of Sofas2
Sofa MaterialLeather
FireplaceStandard
Kitchen/Galley 
Kitchen LocationCenter
Kitchen Table ConfigurationBench seats
Number Of Oven Burners2
Overhead FanYes
LayoutOven / Stove
Microwave OvenEquipped
Refrigerator SizeFull-Size
Refrigerator Power ModeElectric
DishwasherEquipped
Washer / DryerEquipped
Sink Cover / Cutting BoardsEquipped
Bathroom 
Bathroom Location Rear / Center
Type of Flooring Tile
Number Of Bathrooms 2
Toilet Type Porcelain
Door Type Plastic / Glass
Bathroom Sink Equipped
Bathroom Medicine Cabinet Equipped
Bathroom Mirror Equipped
Bathroom Vent / Fan System Equipped
Power Vent Fan Equipped
Sink / Faucet Equipped
Central Vacuum System Equipped
  
Exterior 
Material of body Aluminum
The material construction of sidewall Fiberglass
Number of Doors1
Number of slideouts3
Number of awnings1, power-retractable
Leveling Jack TypeFront Power / Rear Power
Slideout AwningEquipped
Exterior Wheel SkirtsEquipped
Pass-Thru StorageEquipped
Exterior ShowerEquipped
Exterior Window Shade / CoverEquipped
Exterior LadderEquipped
Roof VentsEquipped
Sky LightEquipped
Power Retractable Entry StepsEquipped
  
Price 
MSRP$378,643.00

Conclusion: Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV

The Fleetwood Discovery LXE RV is a model lineup of luxury motorhomes made by Fleetwood RV. This class of motorhomes is a totally redesigned entry-level Class A RV that Fleetwood launched in 2019.

Everything in this RV model lineup spells luxury, style, and durability. For instance, one unit of a Discovery LXE RV is equipped with three air conditioners. It is not unusual for you to find every luxurious convenience you have in your home inside a Discovery LXE RV. It’s definitely worth considering.