The Fleetwood Discovery has been a mainstay in the RV world for a quarter-century. To celebrate the milestone, Fleetwood decided that it would release a special Anniversary Edition. Why is this important? Because it means that in 2021, you can purchase a standard package but still enjoy many of the special features that are only found in the upper-level trim packages. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the market for an RV that you can use for a few weekend getaways or if you intend to live in it full-time, you should seriously consider this RV.

The combination of standard features and the overall high-quality of the Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ made it a top RV for 2021.

What is the Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ?

It’s hard to believe that the Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ has been in production for a full quarter of a century. According to Fleetwood.com, it’s one of the best-selling RVs of all time. The reason why the RV has been around for so long is that the 36HQ has the amenities people desire, makes use of the latest technological advances, and has a reputation for being user-friendly and reliable.

The 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ is built on a powerful 44-foot long Freedom Bridge chassis construction that’s capable of sustaining a weight of just over 43,000 pounds. The Class-A RV is powered by a Cummins ISL9 diesel engine that’s paired with a six-speed Allison 3000 Series transmission. It’s equipped with a 100-gallon fuel tank and also has a 105-gallon water tank. There’s enough space for seven people to comfortably sleep in the 36HQ. It has a towing capacity of 10,000-15,000 lbs. 

According to the official Fleetwood RV website, the unit has a 90-inch full slide-out bay that will come in handy when you need some extra space. The manufacture equipped the 36HQ with an 8kW Onan® generator, rear heat pump, fully-integrated steering wheel controls, Roadwire® six-way power driver and passenger seats, Firefly MultiPlex system which includes a seven-inch touchscreen, UltraSteer™ steerable tag axle, V-Ride suspension cushions, and suspended pedals.

Why the 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ is a top 2021 RV

RV Discovery had no qualms about including the 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ on their list of top-10 RVs in 2021. The RV’s innovative kitchen is one of the reasons the 36HQ landed on the list.

The kitchen, which Fleetwood refers to as an adaptable dinette. When you’re in the RV, you can choose to use the set-up as a regular dinette, complete with freestanding chairs. However, if you’re tight on space or you simply desire to shake things up, the dinette is designed in such a way that the table can be slid against the wall and used as a desk or bar. The kitchenette is well stocked with Whirlpool® residential appliances. The Whirlpool® fridge has an elegant French door and an in-door ice maker.

Moving the dinette table is just one option when you need more room inside the 36HQ. The camper also comes standard with a 90-inch full slide-out bay. If necessary, you can add a second slide-out.

Different versions of the 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 

If you’re interested in the 2021 Fleetwood Discovery LXE 36HQ, you have seven different floor plans to choose from. Each of these floor plans has amazing built-in features that make RV life easier. The biggest difference between the floor plans is the layout and the number of people that can sleep in the RV.

The Fleetwood Discovery LXE 40D and 36HQ have sleeping accommodations for six people. The Fleetwood Discovery LXE 40M and 44S are equipped for seven people. Nine people can comfortably sleep in the Fleetwood Discovery LXE models 44H, 44B, and 40G.