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American Dream RV
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American Coach American Dream Class A Diesel Pushers For Sale
American Coach American Dream Class A diesel pusher motorhomes for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and a full-line American Coach RV dealer. The American Dream is American Coach's entry-tier Class A diesel pusher, offered at MHSRV in the 42Q (Freightliner XCM + Cummins L9) and the 45A (Freightliner SL + Cummins X15). Shopping for a new American Dream or a used American Dream? MHSRV stocks new and used American Coach American Dream diesel pushers backed by industry-leading discount pricing.
The Entry Point into American Coach Diesel Pushers
The Dream is where buyers enter the American Coach diesel pusher lineup. Above it sits the American Eagle, then the Tradition, Allegiance, and Heritage at the top. The Dream gives buyers access to the Liberty Bridge Freightliner chassis, a Cummins diesel powertrain, and the full-time-livable feature set of an American Coach without crossing into the top-tier sticker of the higher models. It's a strong fit for retirees stepping up from a Class A gas coach or a smaller diesel, snowbirds who put real annual miles on their coach, and buyers who want American Coach build quality at the most accessible price in the family.
Two Chassis and Two Engines
The Dream splits across two chassis platforms depending on floor plan. The 42Q uses the Freightliner XCM chassis with the Cummins L9 engine (450 horsepower, 1,250 lb-ft of torque) paired with an Allison 3000 MH 6-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control and a 62,000-pound GCWR. The 45A steps up to the Freightliner SL chassis with the Cummins X15 (605 horsepower, 1,950 lb-ft of torque), an Allison 4000 MH 6-speed automatic, a 240-amp alternator, a 20,000-pound front axle on 365 tires, and a 74,000-pound GCWR. Both floor plans carry a 150-gallon forward fuel tank, Freightliner BrakeSync, the Select Drive premium steering system, and the UltraSteer tag axle that tightens the turning radius by 17 feet compared with a fixed tag and 8 feet compared with a typical passive-steer tag.
Driver-Assist and Cockpit
Standard driver-assist runs the FCCC RoadWatch suite: automatic traction control, electronic stability control with roll stability support, adaptive cruise control, and collision mitigation with forward warning and active braking. A 360-degree camera is standard along with a 20-inch single dash monitor and added soundproofing in the front cap, dash, driver footwell, entry step well, and entry door seal. Wireless remotes handle the power cord reel and power water hose reel from outside the coach. A power side-slide toll window is standard on the Fresco driver window. Full-floor heated tile flooring is standard throughout the coach.
Exterior and Storage
The Dream is offered in a broad range of full-body paint packages including Celebration, Constitution, Freedom, Justice, Liberty, Patriot, Unity, and Valiant. Paint availability rotates by model year, so verify the current-year palette with an MHSRV salesperson. Powered push-button locks handle the luggage doors, and basement slide trays are sized 25% larger per tray than prior generations. Manual slide trays are standard with powered trays available as a factory option. Stow N Go storage compartments are available as a factory option (4.0 cu ft on the 42Q, 4.8 cu ft on the 45A). The service station and wet bay run a luggage-door control panel and powered knife valves.
Audio and Entertainment
The Dream comes with an upgraded JBL speaker system throughout the coach. The 45A adds an exterior entertainment center and a LED Televator TV in the living area, with an LED TV plus fireplace and recliner available as a factory option. A 43-inch front overhead LED TV is available as an option on both floor plans, and a co-pilot monitor with a 7-inch screen is also available as a factory add.
Interior and Decor Packages
The cabin features APEX custom residential furniture, Cambria quartz countertops throughout, Ultraleather upholstery, and hardwood cabinetry in the traditional door profile with Rushmore painted, Chelsea painted, Imperial, or Hazelnut finish. Four decor packages are offered: Hearthside, Manhattan, Rendezvous, and Rockport. Decor availability rotates by model year; verify current-year palette with an MHSRV salesperson. A Motion Power Lounge is available as a factory option on both floor plans in place of the standard sofa, plus a sofa bed (twin mattress on the 42Q, queen on the 45A) and a booth dinette option.
Galley
The galley pairs a Fisher and Paykel 240V 3,400-watt induction cooktop (fed through a dedicated 50-amp sub-panel) with a microwave, the upgraded Blanco Anthracite galley sink, and a residential refrigerator (with ice maker on the 45A). A pull-out galley extension and a reoriented freezer/cooler push usable counter and storage past the slide box. Cambria quartz continues through the bath.
Master Suite and Sleeping
Both the 42Q and 45A carry an Encore Series king bed (72 by 80 inches) in the rear master with a memory foam mattress. The master includes a wardrobe, full-coach Aqua-Hot heat, the full-floor heated tile flooring underfoot, and a stackable washer and dryer at the front of the suite. The 45A adds an enclosed master bath with a 43-by-32-inch shower.
Power, Water, and Waste
Standard power runs a 12.5-kilowatt Onan QD generator with auto generator start and a 2,800-watt pure sine wave inverter. Aqua-Hot 450D handles hot water and interior heat without recovery time. Waste management uses the Sani Con Turbo 600S macerator system.
The Two Dream Floor Plans
American Dream 42Q: 42 feet 11 inches long on the Freightliner XCM chassis. Cummins L9 (450 HP, 1,250 lb-ft). 62,000-pound GCWR. 15,000-pound trailer hitch with 1,500-pound tongue weight. King rear master with stackable washer/dryer. Best pick for buyers who want the entry point into the Dream lineup at a shorter length and lower entry price.
American Dream 45A: 44 feet 11 inches long on the Freightliner SL chassis. Cummins X15 (605 HP, 1,950 lb-ft). 74,000-pound GCWR. 20,000-pound trailer hitch with 2,000-pound tongue weight. King rear master with enclosed master bath (43-by-32-inch shower). Exterior entertainment center and LED Televator TV standard. Best pick for buyers who want the stronger X15 engine, higher tow capacity, and an enclosed master bath.
Warranty
The American Dream is backed by American Coach's Platinum Experience Warranty: 2 years or 24,000 miles coach coverage, 5 years or 50,000 miles structural, and 3 years of REV Assist roadside coverage.
Cross-shopping the Dream against the rest of American Coach's diesel pusher family? Compare it to the American Eagle (the next tier up with more standard content) or browse the full American Coach RV lineup at MHSRV.
American Coach American Dream FAQs
What is the American Coach American Dream?
The American Dream is American Coach's entry-tier Class A diesel pusher motorhome, built on a Liberty Bridge integrated Freightliner Custom Chassis with a Cummins diesel engine. It gives buyers full-time-livable build quality, residential interiors, and a Freightliner rear-engine chassis at the most accessible price in the American Coach diesel pusher lineup. MHSRV stocks the Dream in two floor plans: the 42Q on the Freightliner XCM chassis with the Cummins L9, and the 45A on the Freightliner SL chassis with the Cummins X15.
What chassis is the American Dream built on?
The Dream uses two Liberty Bridge integrated Freightliner Custom Chassis platforms depending on floor plan. The 42Q rides on the Freightliner XCM chassis with the Cummins L9 (450 HP, 1,250 lb-ft) paired with an Allison 3000 MH 6-speed transmission. The 45A rides on the Freightliner SL chassis with the Cummins X15 (605 HP, 1,950 lb-ft) paired with an Allison 4000 MH 6-speed transmission, a 240-amp alternator, and a 20,000-pound front axle on 365 tires. Both floor plans include Freightliner BrakeSync, the Select Drive premium steering system, and the UltraSteer tag axle.
Is the American Dream a diesel pusher?
Yes. The Dream is a Class A diesel pusher with the Cummins diesel mounted at the rear of the coach over the drive axle. Diesel pusher coaches typically offer a quieter cabin than front-engine layouts, better weight distribution for ride and handling, and higher towing capacity than typical Class A gas motorhomes.
What is the difference between the American Dream 42Q and 45A?
Chassis and engine are the biggest differences. The 42Q is 42 feet 11 inches on the Freightliner XCM chassis with the Cummins L9 (450 HP), an Allison 3000 6-speed transmission, a 62,000-pound GCWR, and a 15,000-pound hitch. The 45A is 44 feet 11 inches on the Freightliner SL chassis with the Cummins X15 (605 HP), an Allison 4000 6-speed transmission, a 240-amp alternator, a 20,000-pound front axle on 365 tires, a 74,000-pound GCWR, and a 20,000-pound hitch. The 45A also adds an enclosed master bath, an exterior entertainment center, and a Televator TV standard. Pick the 42Q for the shorter length and lower entry price. Pick the 45A for the larger X15 engine, higher tow capacity, and enclosed master bath.
How much can the American Dream tow?
Tow capacity varies by floor plan. The 42Q is rated to tow 15,000 pounds with a 1,500-pound tongue weight. The 45A is rated to tow 20,000 pounds with a 2,000-pound tongue weight. Either rating covers most tow-behind passenger vehicles owners use as a dinghy, including full-size SUVs and trucks.
What floor plans does the American Dream come in?
American Coach builds the Dream in three floor plans: the 42Q, 45A, and 45P. MHSRV stocks the Dream in the 42Q and the 45A. Both feature an Encore Series king memory foam bed in the rear master, a stackable washer and dryer at the front of the master, and a free-standing dinette with credenza in the living area.
What is the difference between the American Dream and the American Eagle?
Both are American Coach Class A diesel pushers on Liberty Bridge integrated Freightliner chassis with Cummins diesel power. The Dream is the entry-tier build, offered in the 42Q (Freightliner XCM + Cummins L9) and 45A (Freightliner SL + Cummins X15). The Eagle is the next tier up, exclusively on the Freightliner SL chassis with the Cummins X15, and adds standard content that's optional or unavailable on the Dream (Klipsch soundbars across the coach, two power basement slide trays standard, 4.8 cu ft Stow N Go standard, Wifi Ranger Denali-LTE with router standard, Enhanced Ghost Audio with cockpit transducers, and a different four-package decor lineup: Appaloosa, Islamorada, Key Largo, and Maybrooke). Pick the Dream for the accessible entry price. Pick the Eagle when you want the fuller standard-content build without stepping up to the top-tier lines (Tradition, Allegiance, Heritage).
Does the American Dream have heated floors?
Yes. Full-floor heated tile flooring is standard throughout the coach on every Dream floor plan (a recent addition to standard equipment). The heated tile pairs with the Aqua-Hot 450D hydronic system for warmth that doesn't rely on electric resistance heating or added propane load.
Does the American Dream have an enclosed master bath?
Only the 45A. The 45A adds an enclosed master bath with a 43-by-32-inch shower. The 42Q uses an open bath layout. If a dedicated, enclosed master bath is a must-have, the 45A is the Dream floor plan to look at.
Does the American Dream come with adaptive cruise control?
Yes. Every Dream comes standard with the FCCC RoadWatch driving and safety system, which includes adaptive cruise control (ACC), automatic traction control, electronic stability control with roll stability support, and collision mitigation with forward warning and active braking. A 360-degree camera is also standard along with the 20-inch single dash monitor and added cockpit soundproofing.
Does the American Dream come with solar?
Solar is available as part of the optional Technology Package, which adds a 330-watt solar panel along with the Wifi Ranger Denali-LTE router and cell signal booster. The Technology Package is a factory option, not standard equipment. A lithium battery package is also available as a separate factory option with three GC3 batteries at 270 Ah each.
What is the bedroom like in the American Dream?
Both Dream floor plans include an Encore Series king-size memory foam mattress (72 by 80 inches) in the rear master suite with a wardrobe, full-coach Aqua-Hot heat, and full-floor heated tile flooring underfoot. The 45A adds an enclosed master bath with a 43-by-32-inch shower. A stackable washer and dryer is standard at the front of the master suite on both floor plans.
Can I drive the American Dream without a special license?
Depends on your state. The Dream's 62,000-pound GCWR (42Q) or 74,000-pound GCWR (45A) puts it into the weight range where a handful of US states (California, Wisconsin, Illinois, and a few others) require a non-commercial Class B or Class C endorsement for motorhomes above certain thresholds. In the majority of US states, a standard driver's license covers it. Verify with your state DMV before purchase, especially on the larger 45A.
How much does an American Coach American Dream cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new American Dream for sale, well below MSRP, so you save thousands compared to other American Coach dealers. Pricing depends on floor plan choice (42Q vs 45A), decor package, cabinetry finish, exterior paint scheme, and options (the Technology Package, lithium battery package, Motion Power Lounge, and Starlink are the biggest price movers). Contact MHSRV for a current out-the-door quote on a specific in-stock unit.
Where can I buy an American Coach American Dream?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is a full-line American Coach dealer and stocks new and used American Dream 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.