GAFFNEY, South Carolina. a city in and the county seat of Cherokee County  –  Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has expanded its presence in the motorhome industry by entering into a new multiyear exclusivity agreement with Damon Motor Coach and Four Winds International, both divisions of RV maker Thor Industries.

The agreement is for upcoming model years of all Damon and Four Winds rear-diesel Class A motorhomes including the Astoria, Astoria Pacific Edition, Tuscany and Essence from Damon; and the Montecito from Four Winds.

With the new agreement, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation’s XC-R raised-rail chassis will be the exclusive chassis offered on the Damon and Four Winds diesel models. The XC-R chassis provides excellent durability, performance and maneuverability and a comfortable ride for passengers. The XC-R raised-rail design allows for increased pass-through storage beneath the coach.

“Our new agreement with Thor Industries, the largest manufacturer in the RV industry, enables us to expand our presence within the Class A diesel motorhome market,” said Jonathan Randall, director of sales and marketing for FCCC. “This partnership will allow Thor Industries’ customers to experience our reliable, comfortable and durable chassis and access to our first-class customer service.”

“Both Damon and Four Winds have had a long relationship with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, and we value our partnership with them,” said Bill Fenech, president of Damon and Four Winds. “We feel they are the premier rear diesel chassis manufacturer, and we are pleased to renew our agreement to build our rear diesel models exclusively on their chassis.”

SOURCE: Freightliner Custom Chassis press release