Why do we call ourselves Freightliner Custom Chassis?
VIEW ALL THE FEATURES THAT MAKE THE XC THE FIRST CHOICE OF MORE MOTORHOME MANUFACTURERS THAN ANY OTHER CHASSIS. Each chassis we build is customized to the manufacturer and model specifications so they can deliver the features and styling they envision – that’s why we call ourselves Freightliner Custom Chassis.
What makes a Freightliner XC chassis the best?
For nearly 20 years, the XC has been continuously refined to be the most innovative, most supported and best performing chassis in the industry. Offering power, space and versatility, the XC chassis is designed for increased weight capacity and floorplan flexibility through a variety of frame rail configurations.
Which is the best chassis for a motorhome?
For nearly 20 years, the XC series chassis has been continuously refined to be the most innovative, most supported and best performing chassis in the industry. As the first choice of more luxury motorhome manufacturers than any other chassis, more than 80% of all Class A diesel motorhomes ride on XC.
What kind of suspension does a Freightliner RV use?
State-of-the-art 3000MH six-speed or 2500MH six-speed transmissions from Allison set the standard for exceptional performance and fuel economy. We offer a standard I-Beam front suspension, or for superior maneuverability, choose ZF TM Independent Front Suspension for up to 60° wheel cut.
Where was the Freightliner FS-65 custom chassis assembled?
The FS-65 chassis was assembled in Gaffney, South Carolina by the Freightliner Custom Chassis subsidiary of Freightliner; as an incomplete vehicle, the chassis was shipped to body manufacturers for final assembly of a bus.
When did the last Freightliner school bus come out?
After a total of 62,764 units were produced, the final Freightliner FS-65 chassis rolled off the assembly line in December 2006. Following the 1991 introduction of the Business Class medium-duty trucks, Freightliner Trucks began development of a school bus chassis based upon the vehicle.
When did Blue Bird stop using Freightliner chassis?
Following the 2001 closure of Carpenter and the 2002 withdrawal of Corbeil from full-size bus production, Blue Bird ended the use of Freightliner chassis (in favor of a proprietary chassis, the Vision), leaving Freightliner subsidiary Thomas Built Buses the sole user of the FS-65 chassis for school bus production.