TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jayco, Inc.,
subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), a leading American
manufacturer of recreational vehicles, and 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 – unveiled the Jayco® Embark™ luxury
coach at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. Built on the all-new Spartan K1 chassis
with Cummins 360 H.P. engine, the Embark luxury coach marks Spartan
Motors' entry into the Cummins B-series diesel market segment, and
is the first new motorhome OEM for Spartan since 2015. This
is the first Class A rear engine diesel pusher in the extensive
Jayco motorized lineup.
The Jayco Embark luxury coach is designed to meet consumer
demand for a premium, more accessible package for younger RV
buyers, as well as customers looking to drive a smaller coach,
while remaining on the premium motorhome foundation. Spartan's
premium chassis features an independent front suspension with
Bilstein shocks, providing the 37-foot coach with best-in-class
ride and handling; it also features better serviceability, and
Spartan's extensive service and support network.
The Embark Class A Diesel luxury motorhome features:
- Three eye-catching premium exterior paint choices
- Choice of two stunning interior décors
- Galley kitchen galley complete with residential refrigerator
with ice maker and water dispenser, induction cooktop, 1.5 cu. ft.
convection microwave oven, solid-surface countertops and stainless
steel sink
- Versatouch Lyra command center with App
- Entertainment system including a 50-inch LED HDTV with a sound
bar in the living room and a 32-inch LED HDTV in the bedroom
- Exterior 39-inch LED HDTV
- Industry-leading manufacturer's limited 2-year warranty and
24-hour roadside protection plan
The Spartan K1 360 chassis features:
- Industry first Cummins B-series engine packaged chassis with an
Independent Front Suspension
- 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
"We are thrilled to add the Jayco Embark luxury coach to our RV
lineup and reach a new audience in the Class A market segment with
this smaller, premium motorhome," said Brion Brady, General Manager of Jayco
Motorhomes. "Partnering with Spartan Motors allowed us to offer our
customers a quality coach built on the premier foundation, and the
superior ride, service, and support that our customers expect from
our RVs."
"The K1 360 chassis embodies Spartan's mission to provide coach
builders with the premium foundation, no matter the size of the
house being built on top of it," said Steve
Guillaume, President of Spartan Specialty Vehicles. "Our
class-leading ride and handling will now be available to more
owners, backed by Spartan's superior service and support, no matter
where the road takes them."
The unveiling featured a vehicle tour and presentations by
Guillaume, Brady and Ken Walters, VP
of Sales and Product Development, Jayco Motorhome Group.
The 2018 Florida RV SuperShow is held at the Florida State
Fairgrounds in Tampa and goes
through January 21. It is the largest
RV show in the nation.
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®; and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors Company — are
known for quality, durability, performance, customer service and
first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,200
associates and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported
sales of $591 million in 2016. Visit
Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
About Jayco
Jayco, Inc., manufactures and markets
towable and motorized RVs through its Jayco®, Starcraft®, Entegra
Coach®, and Highland Ridge RV® divisions. For more information
about Jayco or its products, call 1-800-RV-JAYCO, visit
www.jayco.com or write Jayco, Inc., PO Box 460, Middlebury, Indiana 46540.
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