Does the 2004 and later Beaver Patriot (Roadmaster M10S and M8S chassis) have IFS

[CountryB]

Does the 2004 or 2005 (or later) Beaver Patriot have Independent Front Suspension (IFS)? This is the Roadmaster M10S (tag axle) and M8S chassis.

I can't find any mention of IFS in the brochures.
Beaver went to Disc brakes in 2004.

[slemnah]

Roadmaster by Monaco has a semi monocoque suspension with 4 air bags supporting an H frame. It isn’t IFS like other coaches use. If you google “Monaco Roadmaster chassis videos” you will find the answer to your question

[CountryB]

Thanks for the advice - I found the info I was looking for. Google is our friend.

So NO IFS on Roadmaster chassis - they say in the "Roadmaster video" that they believe their "H"beam design with the outboard mounted air bags at each corner is better than an IFS setup.

[vito.a]

Country Coach had models available with IFS, but as you say Monaco always claimed their Roadmaster system was better. Back in 2004 I test drove a new Imperial, a new Dynasty and a new Country Coach Intrigue at an RV show. I really did not see an improvement from the IFS. I think the tag axle actually made the biggest difference as the Dynasy did not poroise up and down on the concrete freeway strips.

[slemnah]

The problem with IFS is the cost to service parts when they wear out.