Jayco and Spartan Specialty Vehicles recently unveiled the Jayco Embark luxury coach at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa. Built on the new Spartan K1 chassis with Cummins 360-horsepower engine, the Embark luxury coach marks Spartan Motors’ entry into the Cummins B-series diesel market segment, and is the first new motorhome OEM for Spartan since 2015.
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This is the first Class A rear engine diesel pusher in the extensive Jayco motorized lineup.
Spartan’s premium chassis features an independent front suspension with Bilstein shocks, providing the 37-foot coach and features better serviceability, and Spartan’s extensive service and support network.
The Embark Class A diesel luxury motorhome features:
- Three exterior paint choices
- Two interior décors
- Kitchen galley complete with residential refrigerator with ice maker and water dispenser, induction cooktop, 1.5 cubic feet convection microwave oven, solid-surface countertops and stainless-steel sink
- Versatouch Lyra command center with app
- Entertainment system including a 50-inch LED HDTV with a sound bar in the living room and a 32-inch LED HDTV in the bedroom
- Exterior 39-inch LED HDTV
- Manufacturer’s limited 2-year warranty and 24-hour roadside protection plan
The Spartan K1 360 chassis features:
- Cummins B-series engine packaged chassis with an independent front suspension
- Bilstein 46mm shocks which provide consistent ride tuning
- 10,000 pounds of towing capacity
- Raised rail design for frame strength and basement storage
- Rear-mounted radiator and charge air cooler, parallel air flow system with low-profile radiator with clutch to minimize noise and dust kick-up
“We are thrilled to add the Jayco Embark luxury coach to our RV lineup and reach a new audience in the Class A market segment with this smaller, premium motorhome,” said Brion Brady, general manager of Jayco Motorhomes. “Partnering with Spartan Motors allowed us to offer our customers a quality coach built on the premier foundation, and the superior ride, service, and support that our customers expect from our RVs.”
“The K1 360 chassis embodies Spartan’s mission to provide coach builders with the premium foundation, no matter the size of the house being built on top of it,” said Steve Guillaume, president of Spartan Specialty Vehicles. “Our class-leading ride and handling will now be available to more owners, backed by Spartan’s superior service and support, no matter where the road takes them.”
