TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Specialty
Chassis and Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors,
Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) ("Spartan" or the "Company"), is
displaying new chassis technology on 2020 Entegra and Newmar models
and introducing the new Realm and Realm Presidential coach with
Foretravel Motorcoach, built on the Spartan K4 605 Chassis, at the
Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa from
January 15 – 19.
Showcased on the 2020 Newmar Ventana, the Spartan Connected
Coach™ is a technology bundle that includes a 12.3 inch digital
dash displaying automotive gauge functions and vehicle diagnostic
monitoring systems. Other new Spartan technologies on Newmar models
include electronic stability control on the Dutch Star and
collision mitigation systems available as an option on the Dutch
Star and standard on the Mountain Aire through King Aire
models.
Additional innovations displayed at the show include Entegra's
E-Z Steer technology, an on-the-go adjustable steering wheel effort
solution to improve operator comfort for a better driving
experience. Along with power tilt and a telescoping steering
column, the E-Z Steer technology is standard on the 2020 Anthem
& Cornerstone.
"At Spartan, we aim to lead the industry in incorporating the
latest safety and advanced vehicle technology in motorhomes," said
Steve Guillaume, President, Spartan
Specialty Vehicles. "I am always excited to introduce new
technology and customer products at the Florida RV SuperShow
because we get to connect with top RV leaders, travelers and
enthusiasts to find out how we can continue to prepare them for any
journey."
In collaboration with Foretravel, Spartan has launched the new
Realm Presidential coach on the Spartan K4 605 chassis.
Designed to connect the driver to the road, Foretravel Class
A coaches with Spartan underpinnings perform like no other in the
industry with both responsive handling and a comfortable ride. The
K4 605 chassis is custom-built with Spartan's advanced safety,
towing, and Connected Coach ™ dashboard technology, and is
available on both the Realm and Realm Presidential models.
Technological innovations, premium features and capabilities on
the Spartan K4 605 chassis include:
- Spartan's proprietary Safe Haul™, the industry's only
chassis-integrated hydraulic tow vehicle braking system, with the
new Air Force One® tow kit add-on available aftermarket
- Spartan's Advanced Protection System®, which provides collision
mitigation, adaptive cruise control, electronic stability control,
and automatic traction control
- Tire pressure monitoring system with integrated controls with
Spartan Connected Coach's digital dash display
- Premier Steer steering assist system, wood grain & leather
SMART steering wheel with integrated radio controls and a Passive
Steer Tag Axle
- Cummins Connected Diagnostics™
Spartan is introducing its new Chassis Care Kits to show
attendees. The chassis-specific kits provide owners with everything
they need, no matter the journey ahead or the coach's mileage.
These model-specific maintenance kits come in road-ready packaging
for easy storage and include everything from belts to oil filters,
fuel and air dryer filters, and more to keep the coach running
smoothly. Spartan Chassis Care Kits will be available for all model
year 2017 and later Entegra, Foretravel, Jayco, and Newmar coaches
built on Spartan chassis.
The Florida RV SuperShow is the largest RV industry show in the
nation. Bringing together RV dealers, suppliers, and enthusiasts
alike, the SuperShow features educational seminars, daily
entertainment and the latest innovative RV products and
accessories. The event is open to the public from January 15 – 19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds
in Tampa. To learn more, check out
www.frvta.org.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is the North American leader in
specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for the commercial and
retail vehicle industries (including last mile delivery, specialty
service and vocation-specific upfit segments), as well as for the
emergency response and recreational vehicle markets. The Company is
organized into three core business segments: Spartan Fleet Vehicles
and Services, Spartan Emergency Response and Spartan Specialty
Vehicles. Today, its family of brands also includes Spartan
Authorized Parts, Spartan Factory Service Centers, Utilimaster,
Royal Truck Body, Strobes-R-Us, Smeal, Ladder Tower, and
UST. Spartan Motors and its go-to-market brands are well
known in their respective industries for quality, durability,
aftermarket product support and first-to-market innovation. The
Company employs approximately 2,500 associates, and operates
facilities in Michigan,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina,
Florida, Missouri, California, Arizona, Texas, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan
reported sales of $816 million in 2018. Learn more
about Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
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