Section 10 --- Chassis Information
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The Roadmaster chassis design provides exceptional balance, handling and braking characteris-
tics. The Roadmaster chassis is an engine and frame unit featuring a semi-monocoque tubular all
steel frame design, providing greater structural integrity and uniform stress distribution. Incorporated
in the Roadmaster chassis is the exclusive air glide suspension system using eight outboard mounted
air bags and shock absorbers. The tag axle uses two inboard mounted air bags and shock absorbers.
The design and set up is intended to provide the smoothest ride, best handling and trouble free serv-
ice while delivering top notch drivability. The chassis has either a three-point hydraulic leveling sys-
tem or air leveling system, or both. The Roadmaster chassis design offers unsurpassed ease of mainte-
nance and service.
The towing system rating incorporated in the construction of the frame is 10,000 lbs. towing and
1,000 lbs. tongue weight.
The Roadmaster's exclusive cushion air glide suspension consists of front and rear axles, with
leading and trailing arms in a parallel four link arrangement. A panhard bar on each axle controls
side motion. Each axle mounts to a wide platform H-frame that carries the coach body on eight out-
board mounted air bags (four front and four rear). The tag axle uses two in-board mounted air
bags. Each air bag is paired with a Bilstein gas shock absorber. The suspension control arms attach to
the frame through bushings, which require no lubrication. The preset suspension ride height automat-
ically maintains the proper suspension height throughout the load range.
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Tag located on the curbside, from behind front wheel, and in generator compartment.
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