2017 Fleetwood discovery reviews

Rear slide electric power to slide motor had to be rewired and now the 2 gears that open and close the bed, (not the slide) have stripped due to the weight of the bed.So now the slide doesn't close 100% I can't find any parts book to order gears and La Mesa our local dealer really sucks.... Show less

Firstly the mechanics of Freightliner and Cummins. I have zero complaints about the drivability of mechanics. The power is always there including going through mountains of the East and the West. Admitting to nothing but if one wanted to run 80mph down the interstate, it drives so easily and is possible. I did notice mostly at high elevations, from a stop, it takes a moment to move the coach after depressing the go pedal but then a moment after that, it will put you in your seat from the torque. I’m sure it’s the turbo delay and completely normal and in all engines of this type. The engine braking is phenomenal and confidence inspiring going down long downhill grades. This is a large coach. Almost 42’ when measured. Tires have worn evenly thus far. Now for the Fleetwood side. Overall, very satisfied and highly recommend to any future buyer. I am quite confident, most manufacturers have a few build quality issues from the factory. This is no secret. I would have a very hard time justifying a brand new off the line coach. Sure you have a year of warranty but what good is that if you have to leave the coach sit for weeks or months or worse, drive it to another state to get worked on. Buying a one to three year old coach, that has had these factory oopses fixed already is my recommendation. On this particular model, the windshield gaskets are known to leak and mine was no exception. Fixed without damage but that’s something that should just never happen on a new vehicle. I am not a fan of the Truma tankless water heater. In theory, excellent choice and when they work, you never run out of hot water. Read some reviews on these and you’ll quickly see they are quirky and can be frustrating just to get them turned on. The last think you want in a high end coach with a beautiful shower is to get cold water on you and with the Truma, it’s 50/50 shot. Seems you have to hold your tongue in your cheek and pray to the RV gods everytime you walk in the shower. The drivers side mirror vibrates and bit and makes it hard to see, especially at night. Again, common issue that really doesn’t have a known fix. The side view and rear view cameras are something you can’t live without once you get used to them. I would like to see the monitor raised up closer to the eye level of the driver though. Now when you put the blinker on, the side view activates but you have to look so far down and to the right to see the screen, just seems a bit of a additional hazard for something that is supposed to make driving safer. It’s the the bunkhouse 40G and my favorite layout of all the Discoveries. Bunk house with each having their own DVD and TV with wireless headphones. The king size bed in the master can make a tight squeeze to get from the bunk room to the bedroom when the slide is out but only if you are a very large person would it be an absolute issue. Can always go through the bathroom if needed. Residential fridge and appliances are on the drivers side, allowing full window access to your picnic table side. Something we didn’t really think of until after we camped the first time. If you have kids or grandkids, this IS the RV for you. You can watch them play or eat breakfast in plain site while inside the RV. Full wall slide and partial slide on drivers have performed flawless to date. If you have the full wall slide out during a heavy rain, make sure there isn’t water pooling on top of the slide awning before retracting the slide. It WILL end up folding the canvas over and bring the pool of water inside your coach. Since you coach is level at the time, you won’t know it until you accelerate or hit the brakes. Once bitten, twice shy. Basically check the recoil tension on the retractor periodically to make sure it’s adjusted with enough strength to keep the water from pooling in the first place. It’s a long slide without a center support so pooling is inevitable. The ceramic tile floor is amazing and one of the first things you notice walking in. Definitely gives a WOW factor to new guests. Frankly, this coach, 2017 and new, just looks plain sexy and modern. The front fascia changed in 2017 and for the better in my opinion. Headlights could be brighter although I do believe they are projection lamps. Motor is almost unheard while driving allowing you to hear the wind as you push your way through the atmosphere. Relatively quiet but if you have a squeak, you’ll hear it until you fix it. The fridges tend to clog where the water drains into the pan. You’ll need to keep this unclogged else you will get some water on the floor. Tons of storage in the basement. Easy access to batteries and generator if needed. Lovely and beautiful coach, highly recommend, but let someone else get all the factory issues taken care of for you first and you’ll most likely have a solid coach for years to come. Enjoy and hope this helps someone about there. Show less

We have enjoyed using our Discovery 39G. We haven't ran into any big problems and we have had it for two years now. I would definitely recommend purchasing the extra five year warranty and the clear coat and seating protection just in case. With any rv you have a chance of something breaking which can be costly. We like Fleetwood as the rv's are great quality and look for the price. We would but Fleetwood again in the future. Show less

Bought my unit new in 2017, after 13-14 months I noticed the paint was peeling and the metal was rusting in the basement compartment doors, I called Fleetwood, since it was over 12 months they would not do any thing to help me. Pretty bad paint job on a pretty expensive ride. Show less

Great floor plan, fun to live in, comfortable for long term. The Discovery is Fleetwood’s most luxurious Class A diesel, setting the benchmark in comfort with its list of standard upgrades. The 2017 Discovery combines an 84” interior ceiling height with the galley’s polished solid-surface countertops and hardwood cabinet doors and drawers. For an added touch, you’ll feel right at home thanks to a 22 cu. ft. residential refrigerator. The journey has never looked better than with a central vacuum system, Firefly Integrations control panel and stackable washer-dryer in the bedroom. TOP FEATURES • Power Bridge Chassis® on the Freightliner® XCM Series • ISB 6.7L 360 HP with 800 ft-lb Torque • Firefly Integrations Electronic Control System • High Gloss Solid Hardwood Cabinetry Chassis Induction Cooktop • Polished Porcelain Tile Throughout • Residential Refrigerator • Dishwasher • Rand McNally GPS with lifetime maps • Power Water Hose Reel & Power Cord Reel • Awning with LED Light Strip & Wind Sensor React • BOSETM Soundbar Show less

Lots of extras, washer/dryer, dishwasher, outside tv are standard as well as residential reefer. The engineering of several things needs some work, example-the moveable bed with inadequate bolts holding a heavy metal frame. They are set in plywood. The moveable tv has issues. The handling and smooth ride indicates quality but the hydraulic fluid storage tank is not designed properly and leaks. Overall a B, which isn’t bad for this motorhome Show less

Purchased this coach new in October. Absolutely LOVE the floor plan. Every aspect is user friendly. It drives like a dream and is easy to set up. The quality of workmanship inside and out is superior. The finishes are beautiful. This is our full time home so we were picky with this purchase and chose the right coach for us. Show less

Bought the new 40E on the last day of 2016, the coach exterior is beautiful, up to date look. The storage is adequate, the motorhome runs great and give you a feel of good quality. The first trip out, drove it 1100 miles to Texas, ran great and the bath and a half really makes a difference if you are a couple. The big issue happen when we got ready to leave, the king sized bed is situated across the coach and must be raised by an electrical system before you can put it the full wall slide. The heavy metal bedframe needed to accomplish this is too heavy for the basic plywood that the supports are attached to and broke the wood and ruined the metal tracking. 3 hours later, had the bed disassembled and called Fleetwood to figure out how to rig the safety feature so we could put the slide in. Its in the shop for a full replacement, hope they beef up the support for this heavy bedframe movement. Also dont care for the instant hot water as it just takes too long to get hot. Dealer will look at this. The master shower water pressure is also poor, not sure whether it is a head problem or other. Show less