CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Specialty Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan
Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) ("Spartan" or the "Company")—a
global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design,
manufacturing, and assembly—has added NeXus RV to its growing list
of premium Class A Diesel RV manufacturers choosing Spartan's
groundbreaking K1 360 Chassis for new motorhome model introductions
for the 2019 model year.
![Introducing the 2019 NeXus RV’s Bentley Diamond 40’ Class A luxury diesel coach featuring Spartan Motors' groundbreaking K1 360 Chassis. Introducing the 2019 NeXus RV’s Bentley Diamond 40’ Class A luxury diesel coach featuring Spartan Motors' groundbreaking K1 360 Chassis.](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/808475/NeXus_Bentley_Diamond_Elkhart.jpg)
NeXus RV's Bentley Diamond 40' Class A luxury diesel coach
received considerable interest when first introduced to dealers at
the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, which took place in
September 2018. Now officially being offered to the public
for the first time at the Florida RV SuperShow, the 2019 model year
Bentley Diamond features the Spartan K1 360's best-in-class ride
and handling giving owners the same high-end luxury experience
Class A RV consumers expect, now in a smaller, more affordable
package. Additionally, the Bentley Diamond features Spartan
Safe Haul™—the only chassis-integrated air supply for tow vehicle
braking systems available in the RV industry.
"Our market research and industry insight informed the strategy
for this smaller Class A footprint, and the immediate adoption
we're seeing is a testament to our ability to listen, engineer and
manufacture solutions that meet market demands," said Steve Guillaume, President of Spartan Specialty
Vehicles. "Our position as first-to-market innovators allows us a
front row seat with RV manufacturers looking to introduce premium
Class A diesel motorhomes, and we're thrilled to add NeXus RV to
the growing network of OEMs choosing Spartan as the foundation for
their designs."
The K1 360 chassis features an independent front suspension,
non-torque reactive rear suspension, custom-tuned Bilstein shocks,
and a Cummins 360 HP engine. Additionally, the K1 360 offers a
campground-friendly cooling system and a side-mounted service
center for users to readily handle any obstacle they may face on
their journey.
Additional features of the Spartan K1 360 chassis include:
- 360 horsepower Cummins B-series engine
- Bilstein 46mm shocks which provide consistent ride tuning
- Easier serviceability with Spartan's exclusive side-mounted
service center
- 10,000 lb. towing capacity
- Raised rail design for frame strength and basement storage
- Rear-mounted radiator and charge air cooler, parallel air flow
system with low-profile radiator with clutch to minimize noise and
dust kick-up
- Safe Haul™ chassis-integrated air supply for tow
vehicle braking systems
In addition to superior technology, Spartan offers OEMs a
network of nearly 300 authorized motorhome service centers across
the U.S. to provide RV owners with 24/7/365 support.
"Offering NeXus RV customers an opportunity to purchase the
industry's premier Class A diesel chassis under our top-of-the line
coach will be a differentiator," said Claude Donati, Chariman of NeXus RV, LLC.
"Spartan chassis have a reputation for quality, durability, and
superior ride and handling. Their simultaneous ability to
provide our customers with 24/7/365 nationwide support gives
Bentley Diamond owners the well-deserved peace of mind they've
earned, from the road up."
About Spartan
Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is a leading designer, engineer, manufacturer,
and marketer of a broad range of specialty vehicles, specialty
chassis, vehicle bodies, and parts for the fleet and delivery,
recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response, defense forces, and
contract assembly (light/medium duty truck) markets. The Company's
brand names — Spartan Motors, Spartan Specialty Vehicles, Spartan
Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and Accessories, Smeal, and its
family of brands, including Ladder Tower™ and UST®; Strobes-R-Us;
and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors Company — are known for quality,
durability, performance, customer service, and first-to-market
innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,300 associates, and
operates facilities in Michigan,
Indiana, Pennsylvania, Florida, Missouri, Nebraska, South
Carolina, South Dakota;
Saltillo, Mexico; and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported sales of
$707 million in 2017. Visit Spartan
Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
About NeXus RV
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in
Elkhart, IN, NeXus RV continues to
be privately held today and is committed to offering great brands
to dealerships and retail customers alike with superior built
motorhomes. It is their mission to provide customers with the best
RV experience possible through value, quality, and service. For
additional information on the Company and its products visit
www.nexusrv.com.
CONTACT:
Samara Hamilton – Corporate
Director of Marketing and Communications
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3860
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com
Matt Jackson – Senior Director,
Partner
Lambert, Edwards & Associates
616.233.0500
mjackson@lambert.com
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