RV Trade Digest Product Guide

Powerliner III diesel motorhome chassis

Freightliner Custom Chassis introduced the Powerliner III diesel motorhome chassis, built exclusively for the luxury motorhome market. The tag-axle, raised-rail chassis, with wheelbases from 252 to 296 inches and a gross vehicle weight rating from 44,600 to 48,660 pounds, is equipped standard with the 500-hp Cummins ISM diesel engine. Standard features include a ZF independent front suspension system with 60-degree wheel cut, all-wheel air disc brakes, tire-pressure monitoring system and automatic load proportioning. The Powerliner III features a standard lower-engine position that allows a flat floor in a coach?s rear quarters. ?We?re very excited about the addition of the Powerliner to our family of diesel motorhome chassis,? said Tony Sippel, Freighliner?s RV product manager. ?We are currently working with several manufacturers interested in offering the Powerliner on their high-end motorhomes.? Features of the Powerliner III include:

• Powerful, durable and economical Cummins ISM engine produces 500 hp and 1,550 foot pounds of torque for an excellent balance of low-end acceleration and high-end power at lower rpms.
• An advanced Smart Wheel steering wheel with a leather wrap and most of the commonly sed controls on the steering wheel itself.
• Standard Bendix air brakes with anti-lock braking system decrease stopping conditions under normal and emergency conditions.
• Production of the Powerliner III, built to accommodate motorhomes in the $300,000-plus sector, will begin in the first quarter of 2007.

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