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SELLING CLASS A
Motorhome Chassis In The RV Industry
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Class A Motorhome Chassis
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Based on Class A calendar year registrations (through May 2007).
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The Ford Super Duty Class A Motorhome Chassis (F53) is the industry sales leader.
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Its advanced features and excellent performance provide the ideal basis for the
exceptional luxury and comfort of the finest Class A motorhomes.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES:
• Six wheelbase choices: 158/178/190/208/228/242-inch
• Six Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWRs):
16,000/18,000/20,500/22,000/24,000/26,000-pound
• 6.8L 3-Valve SOHC EFI Triton
®
V10 gas engine
(362 hp/457 lb-ft torque)
• 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) for
consistent, responsive braking performance
• 19.5-inch wheels and tires
• 22.5-inch Alcoa DuraBright
™
wheels included with
22,000/24,000/26,000-lb. GVWR
• Heavy-duty front track bar enhances ride and handling
on all models (optional on 16,000-lb. GVWR)
• Two Gross Combination Weight Ratings (GCWRs):
26,000/30,000-lbs. for excellent towing capabilities
(10,000-lb. maximum trailer weight at 16,000-lb. GVWR)
• TorqShift
®
5-speed automatic transmission with
Tow/Haul mode
• 81-inch front tread width contributes to handling and
lateral stability
• Designed to accommodate wide-body and slide-out type
motorhomes
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES INCLUDE:
• High-capacity front
axle system
• 75-gallon fuel tank
• Tapered multi-leaf springs
for smooth ride
• Large-diameter stabilizer bars, front and rear, for ride control
• Custom Bilstein
®
monotube gas-pressurized shock absorbers, front
and rear, for a smooth, controlled ride
Revised October 2007