Newly Redesigned Rear-Engine NVS Is First to Offer Coachbuilders
the Possibility of Truly Flat Floors
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Nov. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The pioneer in flat
floor chassis is doing it again, this time for entry-level chassis. Spartan
Chassis is introducing a new drop-rail design on its NVS model that allows
coach builders to build a true flat floor coach. The new chassis design
enables a truly flat floor design, removing the step leading to the master
bedroom in a motorhome, and built to avoid “bottoming-out” while driving on an
incline.
Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPAR), will
display the new NVS chassis at the 43rd Annual National RV Trade Show in
Louisville, Ky. (Booth #6008)
Flat floor motorhome chassis offer coach builders more storage capacity
and floor-plan configurations, including opportunities for a full-height
closet in the bedroom or other rear-room configurations. Powered by a 330
horsepower Cummins engine, Spartan’s flat floor NVS is the first chassis on
the market to provide improved space optimization solutions for customers.
The departure angle, or ground clearance, for the new NVS chassis is
similar to the original rear-engine NVS chassis, allowing drivers to avoid
“bottom-outs” and hitting the ground while exiting a parking lot. The new
chassis design also allows better access to engine for servicing.
“The new flat-floored NVS creates more room without compromising ride or
handling, a trademark quality of all Spartan chassis, at an attractive price
point,” said Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis. “Our NVS has
‘flat floors’ without any steps near the bedroom or anywhere else. Not only
is this an industry-first, but it increases the opportunities for additional
room or floor plan options.”
Spartan Chassis was the first chassis manufacturer to create the
opportunity for body builders to build a completely flat floor in a motorhomes
with the introduction of Me2 mid-engine chassis in 2002. The flat-floored NVS
is the first rear-engine chassis with flat-floor engineering offered by
Spartan.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:
Spartan Chassis, Inc. (http://www.spartanchassis.com ) operates under
Spartan Motors, Inc. and is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom
chassis for recreational, fire rescue and military defense vehicles. The
company has a reputation for high quality, value, service and being the first
to market with innovative products. Spartan Motors is publicly traded in the
NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol SPAR.
SOURCE: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
CONTACT: Elena M. Younger, Marketing/Public Relations of Spartan
Chassis, Inc., +1-517-543-6400, ext. 111; Jeff Lambert or Ryan McGrath of
Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc., +1-616-233-0500, for Spartan Chassis,
Inc.