RVBusiness, January/February 2021
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp partnered with Tiffin Motor Homes to provide an all new custom XCR platform for the Phateon 40IH The unit was set to make its debut at the 2021 Florida RV SuperShow Southern Recipe for Success BY RVBUSINESS Freightliner Partners with TiffinMotor Homes on an All New Custom XCR Chassis for the Phaeton 40IH E lkhart Ind is often referred to as the RV Capitol of the World and arguably so since more than 80 of the industrys manufacturing activity emanates out of Elkhart County and surrounding areas of northern Indiana Although people dont often think about it however the southern U S can certainly stake a claim as another important focus of innovation and excellence for the recreational vehicle arena because two of the most important and renowned names in the industry happen to call the South home Red Bay Ala based Tiffin Motor Homes Inc and Gaffney S C based Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation FCCC Over the years both have clearly crafted well earned reputations around their performance and reliability in the Class A market in particular Both built their names on a uniquely southern recipe for success one made up of equal parts southern hospitality and old fashioned southern grit So its certainly noteworthy to point out that these distinctly southern stalwarts of the RV industry planned on coming together at the annual Florida RV SuperShow hosted Jan 13 17 by the Florida RV Trade Association at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa for the introduction of a 2021 Tiffin Phaeton 40IH powered by an entirely new custom designed version of FCCCs legendary XC chassis the XCR The 41 foot 4 inch long Phaeton 40IH itself a four slide bath and a half diesel pusher has been a mainstay of Tiffins product lineup and some would argue a popular choice of discerning RVers for over a decade Same goes for FCCCs XC platform which the chassis builders management points out has long been favored for its performance comfort and durability The 2021 Phaeton IH brings these two legendary products together in one luxurious innovative model and provides an exciting new addition to Tiffins already impressive lineup said Tony Sippel vice president of sales and marketing at FCCC For FCCC as well as for Tiffin taking care of customers dealers and RVers is at the heart of what we do We could not be more excited about the chance to partner with Tiffin on this new 40IH and to share it with the industry at Tampa Steve Barbour FCCCs account manager for Tiffin and our entire team at FCCC have worked tirelessly to ensure this combination of Tiffin luxury and FCCC quality and features is sure to make an immediate impact in the industry Indeed the Phaeton 40IH comes loaded with the types of features and innovation FCCC and the XC in particular are known for according to FCCCs release For starters said FCCC the XCRs custom rail configuration and ingenious design allow for a flat floor layout through the entire length of the coach including no step to the bathroom In addition one of the tallest basements in the industry enables impressive exterior storage with deep slideout trays The XC earned its industry reputation through power performance and durability explained FCCC spokesmen adding that the XCR is powered by the Cummins L9 engine offering the 40IH 450 hp at 2100 rpm and up to 1250 lb ft of torque 44 RVBusiness N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 0
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