2020 Fleetwood RV Discovery 38w Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 33400 lbs | - | - | - |
| Length | 481 in | - | ||
| Width | 102 in | - | ||
| Exterior Height | 154 in | - | ||
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | ||
| Tongue Weight | 1000 / 453.6 lbs | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 10000 / 4536 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
33400 lbs
Length
481 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
154 in
Interior Height
84 in
Tongue Weight
1000 / 453.6 lbs
Towing Capacity
10000 / 4536 lbs
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 60 | - | - | |
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | ||
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Top 5 | ||
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | ||
| Inverter | Optional | - |
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Battery Converter Amps
60
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | ||
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | ||
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | ||
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 105 gal | - | - | |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 75 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 50 gal | - | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
105 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
75 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
50 gal
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | Michelin® XRV: 305/70R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 305 | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 9 in | - | - | - |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Michelin® XRV: 305/70R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 70 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 305 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 9 in | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 263 / 6680.2 in | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire
Michelin® XRV: 305/70R 22.5 Full Spec
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Width
305
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
Front Wheel Width
9 in
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire
Michelin® XRV: 305/70R 22.5 Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Width
305
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Rear Wheel Width
9 in
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Wheelbase
263 / 6680.2 in
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | - | ||
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | ||
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet / Tile | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 3 | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | - | - | |
| Reclining Sofa | No | - | ||
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet / Tile
Master Bedroom Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
3
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
2
Reclining Sofa
No
Sofa Material
Leather
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Bench Seats | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 2 | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Tile
Kitchen Location
Center
Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Location | Rear / Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | Top 5 |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Tile
Bathroom Location
Rear / Center
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 18 ft/m | - | ||
| Number of Awnings | 1 | - | ||
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | ||
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | ||
| Brand Name | Magnadyne | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
1
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Brand Name
Magnadyne
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | ||
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | - | - | |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Satellite | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Satellite
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Screened Room
No
Seat Armrests
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
No
Supercharged
No
Surround Sound
Yes
Swivel Seats
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
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Number Of Rows
1
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Material
Leather
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Type
Bucket
Cargo
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| Storage Capacity | 302 / 1941.4 / 8551.4 cuft/gal/l | - | - | - |
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Storage Capacity
302 / 1941.4 / 8551.4 cuft/gal/l
Chasis
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| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
| Chassis Model | XC-Series | - | - | - |
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Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Chassis Model
XC-Series
Drivetrain
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
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Driveline Type
4X2
Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Brand
Allison
Transmission Type
Automatic
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 360 bhp | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2600 | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1084.6 Nm | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1800 | - | - | - |
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Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Cylinders
6
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Horsepower
360 bhp
Horsepower RPM
2600
Torque
1084.6 Nm
Torque RPM
1800
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 4 | - | ||
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | - | - | |
| Television Brand Name | LG | - | - | - |
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Number Of Discs
1
Number Of Televisions
4
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Television Brand Name
LG
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Fuel & MPG
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 100 / 378.5 gal/l | - | - | |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | - | - |
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Fuel Capacity
100 / 378.5 gal/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | REV Group | - | - | - |
| Year | 2020 | - | - | - |
| Make | Fleetwood | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Discovery® 38W | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 10 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2019 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
REV Group
Year
2020
Make
Fleetwood
Display Name
Discovery® 38W
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
10
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2019
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How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this class a.
Drivability & Handling
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Drivability & Handling
5.8
Living Space & Layout
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Living Space & Layout
5.8
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.3
Final Comfort & Features
6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.5
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
5.5
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2020 Fleetwood RV Discovery 38w, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 33400 lbs. With a dry weight of lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of lbs and a GVWR of 33400 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 481 in., width 102 in., and height 154 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Discovery 38w includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Discovery 38w owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 33400 lbs and dry weight of lbs, the Discovery 38w is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class A.
The Discovery 38w features body construction with sidewalls and 1 axle(s). Its GVWR of 33400 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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