Fleetwood Palisade
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Fleetwood Palisade Class A Diesel Pusher Motorhomes For Sale
Fleetwood Palisade Class A diesel pusher motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and the #1 Fleetwood RV dealer in the country. The Fleetwood Palisade is Fleetwood's flagship Class A diesel pusher, built on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM Freedom Bridge platform with the Cummins L9 at 450 horsepower and a 61,000-pound GCWR. Shopping for a new Palisade or a used Palisade? MHSRV stocks new and used Fleetwood Palisade diesel pushers backed by industry-leading discount pricing.
The Fleetwood Flagship
The Palisade sits at the top of Fleetwood's Class A diesel pusher lineup, above the mid-tier Frontier and Frontier GTX. Buyers cross-shop it against the Holiday Rambler Armada, American Coach Eagle, Tiffin Phaeton, and Newmar Kountry Star at the 40-to-45-foot premium diesel pusher tier. What sets it apart in Fleetwood's own lineup is scale: the larger Cummins L9 (450 horsepower vs the Frontier's Cummins 6.7L at 340-360 HP), the higher-rated 61,000-pound GCWR chassis, the Freedom Drive safety package with On Guard collision mitigation as standard, and premium features like custom 4-color full-body paint, heated porcelain tile flooring, and the AquaHot 450D hydronic system that come standard rather than optional. The Discovery LXE is Fleetwood's other diesel pusher option and sits below the Palisade in tier positioning.
Chassis, Powertrain, and Towing
The Palisade rides on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM Freedom Bridge platform, powered by the Cummins L9 at 450 horsepower and 1,250 lb-ft of torque. The L9 includes a Jake engine compression brake that shares braking duties with the service brakes on long descents and reduces friction-brake wear. The chassis pairs with an Allison 3000 MH 6-speed automatic transmission, a 240-amp Delco Remy alternator, a side radiator cooling system (which keeps the engine cooling fans out of the exhaust airflow for more consistent temperatures), a 150-gallon fuel tank with dual DEF fill, BrakeSync, and 315/80 Michelin tires on all four floor plans with tire pressure monitoring standard. Weight ratings are consistent across the lineup: 16,000-lb front GAWR, 20,000-lb rear GAWR, 10,000-lb tag axle GAWR, 61,000-lb GCWR, and a 15,000-lb hitch with 1,500-lb tongue weight. Wheelbase runs 272 inches on the 40H and 317 inches on the 45CS, 45DS, and 45FS.
Freedom Drive and On Guard Safety Package
The Freedom Drive chassis package comes standard on every Palisade and covers the On Guard active driving suite: adaptive cruise control (ACC), electronic traction control (ETC), road stability and steering (RSS), automatic traction control (ATC), and the integrated MobilEye collision mitigation system. Together they make long-distance highway driving more predictable and add real safety headroom the Frontier lineup doesn't include as standard.
AquaHot 450D (No Onboard Propane)
The AquaHot 450D hydronic heating system handles space heating, hot water, and engine pre-heat from a single diesel-fired unit that draws fuel from the chassis tank. Because everything runs on diesel, the Palisade eliminates onboard propane entirely: no propane tank, no propane lines, no propane safety equipment. That's a real practical differentiator for buyers who camp in cold weather or spend extended time off-grid. The 450D is the largest AquaHot configuration Fleetwood offers, sized for the Palisade's longer floor plans and larger living areas.
Interior and Finishes
Every Palisade runs solid hardwood cabinetry, heated porcelain tile flooring (standard, with optional heated tile in the rear living area), solid-surface countertops, custom Apex Custom Furniture throughout, Villa driver and passenger seats with integrated seatbelts, and the XL custom hand-laid tile shower. Three decor packages are available: Berkeley (charcoal sofa with marble countertop and mosaic tile backsplash), Horizon (taupe sofa with abstract art accent and blue subway tile backsplash), and Mystic Moon (black sofa with high-contrast checkerboard accent, dark herringbone tile, and light wood flooring). Cabinetry finishes include Chelsea (charcoal), Imperial (deep slate), Winter Fog (white), Hazelnut (medium walnut), and Silver Fox & Imperial (silver-gray accent wood, offered with Mystic Moon decor only).
Exterior and Paint
Custom 4-color full-body paint comes standard on every Palisade (typically an option on competitors at this tier). The exterior also carries roofline-integrated box awnings, oversized luggage bays with oversized luggage trays, and the top-mount wiper system. Seven exterior paint schemes are offered: Alpine, Cliffside, Kayenta, Newport, Nightfall, Olympia, and Summit. Paint availability rotates by model year; verify current-year palette with an MHSRV salesperson.
Galley and Laundry
The galley runs residential appliances including a residential refrigerator, induction cooktop, and convection microwave. Every Palisade comes with a washer and dryer standard. The 40H, 45CS, and 45DS use a stackable washer/dryer configuration; the 45FS is the only Palisade floor plan with a side-by-side washer/dryer setup.
Power
Power management runs a 10-kilowatt Onan QD generator, six AGM HE (high-efficiency) house batteries, and 50-amp electrical service.
The Four Palisade Floor Plans
Palisade 40H: The shorter of the four at 41 feet on a 272-inch wheelbase. King bedroom with stackable washer/dryer, a front loft bed, a sofa sleeper for guest sleeping, and 140 cu ft of interior storage plus 160 cu ft of exterior storage.
Palisade 45CS: 44 feet 8 inches on a 317-inch wheelbase. King bedroom with stackable washer/dryer. Optional dual recliners and U-shaped dinette. Includes prep dining setup and 250 cu ft interior storage plus 172 cu ft exterior storage (the largest interior storage in the lineup).
Palisade 45DS: 44 feet 8 inches on the 317-inch wheelbase. King bedroom with stackable washer/dryer. Optional dual recliners. 238 cu ft interior storage.
Palisade 45FS: 44 feet 8 inches on the 317-inch wheelbase. King bedroom paired with the side-by-side washer/dryer (only Palisade floor plan with this configuration). Optional L-shaped dinette. 238 cu ft interior storage.
Shared specs across all four: 12-foot 10-inch overall height, 102-inch overall width, 84-inch interior height, 96-inch interior width, 100-gallon fresh, 75-gallon gray, 50-gallon black tanks, and a 19-foot 8-inch patio awning.
Available Options
Options across the Palisade lineup include the Hide-A-Loft Electric Drop Down Bed, the Adap-Table Dinette, the Dream Dinette, the U-Shaped Dinette on the 45CS, the L-Shaped Dinette on the 45FS, the luxury performance fabric sofa, dual recliners on the 45CS and 45DS, the Midship TV on the 40H, BlindSpot detection, a 2nd full-day 90-inch slide-out tray, A/Cs with condensation pump, heated tile flooring in the rear living area, the Starlink system, an exterior freezer, the Technology Package, and a roof-mounted patio awning on the 2nd door side.
Shopping the Palisade against the rest of Fleetwood's diesel pusher lineup? Compare it to the mid-tier Frontier and Frontier GTX, or the Discovery LXE. Or browse the full Fleetwood RV lineup at MHSRV.
Fleetwood Palisade FAQs
What is the Fleetwood Palisade?
The Palisade is Fleetwood's flagship Class A diesel pusher motorhome, built on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM Freedom Bridge platform with the Cummins L9 diesel at 450 horsepower. Standard equipment includes On Guard collision mitigation, the Freedom Drive chassis safety package, the AquaHot 450D hydronic heating system (eliminates onboard propane), heated porcelain tile flooring, custom 4-color full-body paint, residential appliances, and solid hardwood cabinetry. Four floor plans (40H, 45CS, 45DS, 45FS) run from 41 to 44 feet 8 inches long.
What chassis is the Palisade built on?
The Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM Freedom Bridge platform, powered by the Cummins L9 diesel at 450 horsepower and 1,250 lb-ft of torque with a Jake engine compression brake. The chassis includes the Allison 3000 MH 6-speed automatic transmission, a 240-amp Delco Remy alternator, a side radiator cooling system, a 150-gallon fuel tank with dual DEF fill, BrakeSync, and 315/80 Michelin tires with TPMS. The 40H rides on a 272-inch wheelbase; the 45CS, 45DS, and 45FS share a 317-inch wheelbase.
Is the Palisade a diesel pusher?
Yes. The Palisade is a Class A diesel pusher motorhome. The Cummins L9 diesel is mounted at the rear of the chassis over the drive axle (the "pusher" configuration), which is what separates a diesel pusher from a Class A gas motorhome (engine at the front) or a Super C diesel (engine at the front of a truck-cab chassis).
What is the difference between the Palisade and the Frontier or Frontier GTX?
All three are Fleetwood Class A diesel pushers on Freightliner Custom Chassis platforms with Cummins diesel engines. The Frontier and Frontier GTX run the Cummins 6.7L (340 to 360 HP) at the mid-tier, with a 33,000 to 43,600-pound GCWR. The Palisade steps up to the larger Cummins L9 (450 HP / 1,250 lb-ft), a 61,000-pound GCWR chassis, the side radiator cooling system, heavier-duty Michelin 315/80 tires, the Freedom Drive safety package with On Guard collision mitigation as standard, custom 4-color full-body paint as standard, and longer 45-foot floor plans. Pick the Frontier or Frontier GTX for the mid-tier diesel pusher entry point. Pick the Palisade for the flagship chassis, the L9 engine, and standard premium content.
What is the difference between the Palisade and the Discovery LXE?
Both are Fleetwood Class A diesel pushers on Freightliner chassis with Cummins diesel powertrains. The Discovery LXE sits below the Palisade in Fleetwood's tier positioning and typically runs a smaller Cummins engine option and a lower-rated chassis, with more content available as options rather than standard. The Palisade is the flagship with the Cummins L9 (450 HP), the 61,000-pound GCWR chassis, the Freedom Drive package with On Guard collision mitigation standard, and premium features like AquaHot 450D hydronic heating, heated porcelain tile flooring, and custom 4-color full-body paint standard rather than optional. Pick the Discovery LXE for a lower entry price on a Fleetwood diesel pusher. Pick the Palisade for the flagship platform.
How much can the Palisade tow?
Every Palisade floor plan carries a 15,000-pound hitch rating with a 1,500-pound tongue weight rating and a 61,000-pound GCWR. That's substantial tow capacity for the Class A diesel pusher segment and covers a full-size SUV or truck toad, an enclosed cargo trailer, a boat trailer, or a utility trailer. Verify the loaded weight of what you're pulling against the coach's GCWR before you hook up.
What is the Freedom Drive package?
Freedom Drive is the chassis safety and driver-assist package that comes standard on every Palisade. It bundles the On Guard active-driving suite: adaptive cruise control (ACC), electronic traction control (ETC), road stability and steering (RSS), automatic traction control (ATC), and the integrated MobilEye collision mitigation system. Combined, those features give the Palisade genuinely modern driver-assist tech, unusual as standard equipment in the Class A diesel pusher category.
What is the AquaHot 450D system?
The AquaHot 450D is a hydronic heating system that handles space heating, hot water, and engine pre-heat from a single diesel-fired unit, drawing fuel from the chassis tank. Because it runs on diesel, the AquaHot 450D eliminates the need for onboard propane on the Palisade entirely: no propane tank, no propane lines, no propane safety equipment. The 450D is the largest AquaHot configuration in Fleetwood's lineup, sized for the Palisade's longer floor plans and larger living areas.
What floor plans does the Palisade come in?
Four floor plans. The 40H (41 feet, 272-inch wheelbase, king bedroom, stackable washer/dryer, front loft bed, sofa sleeper). The 45CS (44 feet 8 inches, 317-inch wheelbase, king bedroom, stackable washer/dryer, optional dual recliners and U-shaped dinette, 250 cu ft interior storage). The 45DS (44 feet 8 inches, 317-inch wheelbase, king bedroom, stackable washer/dryer, optional dual recliners). The 45FS (44 feet 8 inches, 317-inch wheelbase, king bedroom, side-by-side washer/dryer, optional L-shaped dinette).
Which Palisade has a side-by-side washer and dryer?
Only the 45FS. Every other Palisade floor plan (40H, 45CS, 45DS) uses a stackable washer/dryer configuration. If a side-by-side washer/dryer setup is a must-have for your build, the 45FS is the only Palisade layout with it standard.
Does the Palisade come with full-body paint?
Yes. Custom 4-color full-body paint is standard on every Palisade across all four floor plans. That's a step above most competing Class A diesel pushers, where full-body paint is typically an optional upgrade. Seven exterior paint schemes are available: Alpine, Cliffside, Kayenta, Newport, Nightfall, Olympia, and Summit.
Does the Palisade have heated floors?
Yes. Heated porcelain tile flooring is standard on the Palisade, with the option to add heated tile in the rear living area. The heating pairs with the AquaHot 450D hydronic system, so warmth comes from the diesel-fired unit rather than electrical resistance or propane.
Does the Palisade come with a washer and dryer?
Yes. Every Palisade includes a washer and dryer as standard equipment. Configuration depends on floor plan: the 40H, 45CS, and 45DS run a stackable washer/dryer, while the 45FS runs a side-by-side setup.
What decor and cabinetry options does the Palisade offer?
Three decor packages: Berkeley (charcoal sofa with marble countertop, mosaic tile backsplash, marble flooring), Horizon (taupe sofa with abstract art accent, blue subway tile backsplash, marble countertop, gray-tone flooring), and Mystic Moon (black sofa with high-contrast checkerboard accent, dark herringbone tile, light wood flooring). Cabinetry finishes: Chelsea (charcoal), Imperial (deep slate), Winter Fog (white), Hazelnut (medium walnut), and Silver Fox & Imperial (silver-gray accent wood, offered with Mystic Moon decor only). Decor and paint availability rotate by model year, so verify current-year options with an MHSRV salesperson.
Can I drive the Palisade without a special license?
Depends on your state. The Palisade is built on the Freightliner Custom Chassis XCM Freedom Bridge platform with a 61,000-pound GCWR. In most US states, that stays under the commercial driver's license threshold and a standard driver's license covers it. A handful of states (California, Wisconsin, Illinois, and a few others) require a non-commercial Class B or Class C endorsement for motorhomes above certain weight thresholds. The Palisade's chassis ratings push it close to those state-specific thresholds, so verify with your state DMV before purchase.
How much does a Fleetwood Palisade cost?
Pricing depends on floor plan, decor package, cabinetry finish, exterior paint scheme, and selected options. The 45CS through 45FS floor plans typically list above the 40H at MSRP because of the longer wheelbase and larger interior. MHSRV discounts every new Palisade well below MSRP. Contact the sales team for a current out-the-door quote on a specific in-stock unit.
Where can I buy a Fleetwood Palisade?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Fleetwood dealer in the country and stocks new and used Palisade Class A diesel pushers at the main location. Buyers from all 50 states can arrange in-house financing, trade-in appraisals, and post-sale service coordination, whether picking up in person or coordinating remote handoff.
Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
