2014 American Coach Revolution 42W

Setting New Limits in Design
Article Date: September, 2012

Article and Photography by Mark Quasius

Driving the Revolution

Driving the Revolution was similar to most tag axle diesel pushers, which are known for excellent road manners. The Liberty chassis is rock solid and squarely supports the interlocking superstructure to prevent the body from racking back and forth in turns, which will minimize those squeaks and groans that typically occur once a coach has a number of miles on it. The front disc brakes and engine exhaust brake performed well in bringing the coach down to a stop in short order while the 450hp Cummins brought it right back up to speed with ease. Overall it looks like the Revolution is a winner.

Specifications

2014 American Coach Revolution 42W

Standard Features:

• Three 15,000 BTU ducted air conditioners
• Double door residential refrigerator
• Surround sound system with DVD player
• 32" LCD front overhead TV, 40" LCD mid-coach TV
• Leather six-way cockpit seats with integral belts
• Villa Ultra Leather interior furniture
• KVH in-motion satellite dome
• Dual 2,000 watt pure sine wave inverters
• In-dash GPS navigation system
• Built-in central vacuum cleaner with dust pan
• Power patio and door awnings
• Keyless entry system and baggage door locks
• Waster management pump
• AGM maintenance free batteries
• Aqua Hot 450 hydronic heating system
• Onan 10,000 watt Quiet Diesel generator
• Fisher-Paykel dishwasher drawer
• Stackable washer and dryer
• 90" slide out cargo tray in first full bay
• 36"/54" split cargo trays in second full bay
• King bed with memory foam mattress

Price as Tested $384,265 (MSRP)

Specifications:

Gross Vehicle Weight: 44,700 lbs.
Gross Combined Weight Rating: 59,600 lbs.
Cargo Carrying Capacity: 8,340 lbs.
Trailer Hitch Capacity: 15,000 lbs.
Wheelbase: 302 inches
Overall Length: 42 feet 11.5 inches
Overall Width: 102 inches
Overall Height: 12 feet 11.75 inches
Fresh Water: 100 gallons
Gray Water: 60 gallons
Black Water: 40 gallons
Chassis: Freightliner rear engine diesel
Suspension: Air-ride suspension
Brakes: Front ABS air disc, rear drum
Fuel Tank: 150 gallons
Trailer Hitch Capacity: 15,000 lbs.
Engine: Cummins ISL9
Horsepower: 450 HP at 2,100 RPM
Torque: 1,250 lb-ft at 1,300 RPM
Transmission: Allison 3000 series 6 speed automatic

Source

American Coach, Inc
(800) 435-7345
www.americancoach.com

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