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Anthem46 · 02-28-2017, 11:44 AM

Yes it is easier and the reverse rim to clean I don't know how many grease points they are on the couch but I would imagine there should be some type of Kingpin setup

spuds · 02-28-2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruzer

When I reviewed the 50th anniversary 2017 Foretravel IH45 I asked Tyle Fore why the coach didn't have a steerable tag. He explained that they did tests on the system and found that there was only a one foot difference in turning radius. After hearing about the issues Freightliner was having with tire wear they decided to not go that way. Of course in 2018 Foretravel is having Spartan build their chassis so I can't say for sure what the 2018s will have.

The 2018 Spartan chassis for the IH was on display in Tampa earlier this month. Fixed tag. With the location of the drive axle airbags on the new chassis, there might not be room to allow the tag to turn.

(2016 IHs had a passive steer tag, BTW. FT did it, then changed back to fixed for 2017).

Michelle

az99 · 03-01-2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Misty123

You must have looked a different Spartan chassis than I did. The one I saw was red, white, and blue and had the same wheels on the tag as the 2017's.

It was in the building that had all the big $ coaches. I did a double take and went back to check it out.

az99 · 03-01-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthem46

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You have front wheels on the back.

Anthem46 · 03-01-2017, 02:47 PM

That's because they turn just like the front wheels

Anthem46 · 03-01-2017, 02:51 PM

Anthem46 · 03-01-2017, 02:52 PM

I don't know why I come up with two of them but there's you a double-take of it

spuds · 03-01-2017, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by az99

It was in the building that had all the big $ coaches. I did a double take and went back to check it out.

Are you referring to the Travelride III chassis that Spartan is going to build for Foretravel and had on display in Tampa? It does not have a steering tag and thus has the same wheels on drive and tag

Anthem46 · 03-01-2017, 03:55 PM

Did not go down to the foretravel booth at Tampa I had heard that Spartan was showing off its new chassis

az99 · 03-03-2017, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spuds

Are you referring to the Travelride III chassis that Spartan is going to build for Foretravel and had on display in Tampa? It does not have a steering tag and thus has the same wheels on drive and tag

That may have been it but I could have sworn it was a steerable tag. I am old and forgetful though.

Ron @ HHI · 03-04-2017, 08:34 AM

I am told that the wheels are the same - Front, Drive and Tag just reversible

Cruzer · 03-04-2017, 10:21 AM

The wheels are the same size except only one side is polished. If you reverse the single rims the offset mans they would stick out past the coach so there is no reversing possible. If you had a spare it could mounted on a rim and put in any location (assuming the tires are the same size) and the worst would be that you would have a dirty, unpolished side facing outward. The inner duals are on steel rims which are thinner than cast aluminum. On some coaches the wheel studs aren't long to replace an inner steel rim tire with one on an aluminum rim so that too can be a consideration if one actually wanted to carry a mounted spare.

jeffnjen · 03-04-2017, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Lault

Any pictures from the plant yet of some of new models?

I too, would like to see some pics of the new models...but they don't seem to be letting too much out yet..waiting patiently

Marcosdad · 03-04-2017, 01:28 PM

It is my understanding that the Cornerstone X will be on display at the FMCA later this week. Diane and I are driving up there to inspect (and to go to the NIRVC party). If I can, I'll take some pics or maybe a video which I will post here. I have been told that the X prototype is done with '17 interior colors, so there will be no news there.