FCCC Touts Tampa Displays with Fleetwood, Newmar, Tiffin – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
GAFFNEY, SC — Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) announces it will be showcasing several innovations with its manufacturer partners – including Fleetwood, Newmar Corp. and Tiffin Motorhomes – at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow, taking place Jan. 15-19 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Fla., and hosted by the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA).
Fleetwood Displays 2025 Palisade Powered by FCCC’s XCM Chassis
Fleetwood will be showcasing its innovative new 2025 Palisade luxury Class A diesel coach powered by the XCM chassis from FCCC.
The XCM’s modular design and lowered rear section offers enhanced floorplan versatility and pass-through storage capacity. Powered by a Cummins L9 engine offering 450HP and 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2025 Palisade powered by the XCM offers several FCCC industry-first innovations, including:
- RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
- An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
- DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
- V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
- UltraSteer fully integrated and precision-tuned tag axle providing a 17 percent reduction in curb-to-curb turning radius as compared to traditional fixed tag axle and a 20 percent tighter turning angle than the nearest competitor
- BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
- ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
- An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around
- 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
“We believe strongly that every aspect and component of the Palisade plays a role in providing a top-tier RV experience, and that starts with the chassis,” said Doug Miller, product manager for Fleetwood RV. “Our customers rely on Fleetwood products for their quality, dependability and innovation, which is exactly what the XCM from FCCC provides as the foundation for the Palisade. We are thrilled to share what we believe is the most complete and advanced Palisade yet with everyone at Tampa”
Newmar Displays 2026 Grand Star Powered by FCCC’s S2RV
Newmar will be displaying two versions of its 2026 Grand Star Super C luxury motorhome powered by the S2RV through its partnership with FCCC.
The 2026 Grand Star is the first Super C model offered by Newmar and reflects its customer-centered development approach and ongoing commitment to delivering premium experiences for both seasoned RV enthusiasts and those new to the lifestyle. The Grand Star boasts the shortest motorhome floor plan on the market built on S2RV, ensuring a comfortable, easy-to-maneuver vehicle that fits effortlessly into a variety of camping and storage spaces. Newmar will be displaying both a 34-foot and 39-foot version of the Grand Star at the Florida RV SuperShow.
The S2RV is designed and built specifically for the RV market, catering to drivers who want the power and performance of a diesel without the cockpit of a conventional Class A. Pulling from the breadth of FCCC’s bus and truck expertise, the S2RV is the latest in a long line of RV-specific innovations in FCCC’s growing list of custom-built, industry-leading chassis.
Powered by a Cummins B6.7 engine offering 360HP and 800 lb.-ft. of torque with up to 12,000 pounds of towing capacity, the 2026 Grand Star powered by the S2RV offers several FCCC innovations, including:
- The all-new Dash+ that takes safety and RVer experience to the next level thanks to a range of technological and ergonomic driver controls, including the introduction of FCCC’s industry-exclusive DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need for drivers to reach for every command and places transmission controls at their fingertips.
- An industry-leading 3-year, 50,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
Tiffin Highlights 2025 Allegro Bus, Zephyr Powered by PowerGlide XC, XL
Tiffin Motorhomes will be displaying the 2025 Allegro Bus powered by FCCC’s PowerGlide XC as well as the 2025 Zephyr on the PowerGlide SL.
The PowerGlide XC brings a number of innovations and enhancements designed to provide the best RV experience in the industry. Its super raised-rail design, for example, offers lowered engine placement and floorplan flexibility, while its front-extended frame rail is specially designed to match the RV body and construction. In addition, its unique steering wheel column design enables it to pass through the front cab wall instead of the floor, giving the customer a more automotive feel with no objects around their feet.
Powered by a Cummins L9 engine offering 450HP and 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque, the 2025 Allegro Bus powered by the PowerGlide XC offers several FCCC innovations, including:
- RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
- An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
- DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
- V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
- Koni shocks specifically designed and tuned for Tiffin products
- BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
- ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
- An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
In addition, Tiffin also will be displaying the 2025 Zephyr powered by the PowerGlide SL.
The PowerGlide SL brings a number of innovations and enhancements designed to provide the best RV experience in the industry. Its super raised-rail design, for example, offers 30 percent more storage than a traditional raised rail, while its front-extended frame rail is specially designed to match the RV body and construction. In addition, its unique steering wheel column design enables it to pass through the front cab wall instead of the floor, giving the customer a more automotive feel with no objects around their feet.
Powered by a Cummins X15 engine offering 605HP and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque and towing capacity of up to 20,000 lbs., the 2025 Zephyr powered by the PowerGlide SL offers several FCCC innovations, including:
- RoadWatch suite of safety features like Roll Stability, Traction Control, Collision Mitigation and Adaptive Cruise Control
- An ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, paired with OptiView’s all-digital gauge display create a more automotive-like experience
- DriveTech ergonomic steering wheel and column-mounted controls, which eliminates the need to reach for every command and is the only driving system in the industry that places transmission controls at your fingertips
- UltraSteer precision-tuned tag axle that reduces curb-to-curb turning radius by up to 17 percent
- V-Ride rear suspension for increased luxury amenity and cargo capacity while greatly reducing body roll
- Koni shocks specifically designed and tuned for Tiffin products
- BrakeSync – factory-installed, factory-warranted supplemental braking system
- ZF independent front suspension with up to 60-degree wheel cut offering the tightest turning radius in the industry
- An industry-leading 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty backed by the most comprehensive service network around 24/7 Direct service and support with access to FCCC’s nationwide service network, including more than 450 service centers and 90+ RV-centric Oasis locations
About Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC)
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is a leading manufacturer of diesel chassis for the motorhome industry. FCCC supports its industry-leading chassis with a comprehensive suite of services, including 24/7 factory direct support, a nationwide service network with more than 400 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and an official customer-support mobile app. FCCC also manufactures chassis for the work truck, walk-in van, school bus and shuttle bus markets. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America LLC, a Daimler company. For more information, visit fcccrv.com or call 1-800-FTL-HELP.
