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While the industry followed convention, Spartan challenged it, taking a fundamentally different approach to chassis design that helped elevate the entire motorhome experience.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Features like air suspension systems, outboard-mounted air bags, quick-response leveling valves, laser-aligned frame rails, and four-point engine cradle mounts were designed to create a smoother, quieter, and more stable driving experience.  \u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>By 1990, Family Motor Coach Magazine called Spartan’s EC 2000 motorhome chassis “revolutionary,” recognizing the company’s growing influence on the luxury RV market.\u003C/p>",{"layout":233,"isCarousel":108,"noIndicator":108,"imagesPerRow":56,"items":260,"__typename":256},[261],{"caption":262,"image":263,"__typename":255},"Spartan helped redefine luxury motorhome performance in the 1990s with innovations like Independent Front Suspension, delivering a smoother, more controlled ride.",{"fullpath":264,"metadata":108,"modificationDate":265,"resolutions":266,"resolutions_webp":271,"dimensions":276,"__typename":199,"thumbnailDimensions":278},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/Spartan_Built%20to%20Redefine%20Luxury.png",1779135764,[267,269],{"url":268,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176164/image-thumb__176164__is-8-width/Spartan_Built%20to%20Redefine%20Luxury.2350a2f5.png",{"url":270,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176164/image-thumb__176164__is-8-width/Spartan_Built%20to%20Redefine%20Luxury@2x.2350a2f5.png",[272,274],{"url":273,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176164/image-thumb__176164__is-8-width/Spartan_Built%20to%20Redefine%20Luxury.2350a2f5.webp",{"url":275,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176164/image-thumb__176164__is-8-width/Spartan_Built%20to%20Redefine%20Luxury@2x.2350a2f5.webp",{"height":277,"width":197,"__typename":198},673,{"width":253,"height":279},533,{"layout":56,"caption":108,"text":281,"image":108,"image21fp":108,"__typename":231},"\u003Ch3 class=\"scroll-active-heading -mt-3 py-3\" data-short-title=\"A Defining Moment in Luxury Performance\" id=\"\u003Cstrong>a-defining-moment-in-luxury-performance\u003Cstrong>\">\u003Cstrong>A Defining Moment in Luxury Performance\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>One of Spartan’s most significant milestones came in 1996 when the company became the first in the diesel pusher market to introduce Independent Front Suspension (IFS).\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>The innovation transformed ride handling by allowing each front wheel to work independently while positioning the air bags closer to the wheels for improved stability and steering response. The result was a smoother ride, better maneuverability, and enhanced driver confidence.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>That willingness to innovate helped establish Spartan as a leader in premium RV chassis engineering and reinforced its reputation among discerning motorhome owners.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the years, Spartan continued expanding its lineup to meet evolving customer needs. Models like the Alpine Series offered luxury at an accessible level, while the Highlander and Mountain Master platforms elevated comfort, capability, and refinement. The K2 Mountain Master chassis pushed the segment even further, delivering increased power and sophisticated luxury features for high-end coach owners.\u003C/p>",{"layout":233,"isCarousel":108,"noIndicator":108,"imagesPerRow":56,"items":283,"__typename":256},[284],{"caption":285,"image":286,"__typename":255},"Entegra RVs under the night sky at an Owners Training event held April of 2026, highlighting a legacy of support and service.",{"fullpath":287,"metadata":108,"modificationDate":288,"resolutions":289,"resolutions_webp":294,"dimensions":299,"__typename":199,"thumbnailDimensions":301},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/Spartan_Service%20Beyond%20the%20Sale.png",1779135724,[290,292],{"url":291,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176160/image-thumb__176160__is-8-width/Spartan_Service%20Beyond%20the%20Sale.db4e17f9.png",{"url":293,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176160/image-thumb__176160__is-8-width/Spartan_Service%20Beyond%20the%20Sale@2x.db4e17f9.png",[295,297],{"url":296,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176160/image-thumb__176160__is-8-width/Spartan_Service%20Beyond%20the%20Sale.db4e17f9.webp",{"url":298,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176160/image-thumb__176160__is-8-width/Spartan_Service%20Beyond%20the%20Sale@2x.db4e17f9.webp",{"height":300,"width":197,"__typename":198},620,{"width":253,"height":302},491,{"layout":56,"caption":108,"text":304,"image":108,"image21fp":108,"__typename":231},"\u003Ch3 class=\"scroll-active-heading -mt-3 py-3\" data-short-title=\"Services Beyond the Sale\" id=\"\u003Cstrong>services-beyond-the-sale\u003Cstrong>\">\u003Cstrong>Services Beyond the Sale\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>In the early 1990s, Spartan recognized that luxury ownership extended far beyond the initial purchase. The company introduced customer-focused support including maintenance education videos and toll-free technical support lines; programs considered groundbreaking at the time.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>In 1997, Spartan expanded its technical training efforts by hosting seminars for \u003Ca href=\"/en/products-solutions/maintenance-service/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"keyword-link\">service\u003C/a> managers and technicians to improve end-user support and chassis expertise across the network.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Those early initiatives laid out the groundwork for what has evolved into today’s \u003Ca href=\"https://spartanrvchassis.com/owners/service-support/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AtlasCare Service and Support Program\u003C/a>, a comprehensive ownership support experience designed around accessibility, education, and peace of mind.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Spartan’s partnership with the Cummins Coach Care network further expanded service accessibility, giving owners confidence that support is available wherever their travels take them.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t force service providers to become authorized, they want to be,” shared Scott Wixson, Spartan’s Customer Service Manager. “The level or support is unmatched. Owners take comfort in knowing we’re an unseen passenger, mile after mile.” \u003C/p>",{"layout":233,"isCarousel":108,"noIndicator":108,"imagesPerRow":56,"items":306,"__typename":256},[307],{"caption":308,"image":309,"__typename":255},"Learning in action at the RV Owners Training Academy. Spartan trainers and owners break down complex systems and build real confidence on the road. 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It means knowing someone will answer the call 24/7 and stand behind the product long after delivery day.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>“The foundation of Spartan has always been integrity,” shared John Sztykiel, one of Spartan’s Founders during the 2026 Spartan RV Chassis Rally. “The principles that led to our first chassis sale still drive Spartan today; customer centric, easy to do business with, focus on the ‘next practice,’ speed matters, and excellence always attracts.”\u003C/p>",{"layout":233,"isCarousel":108,"noIndicator":108,"imagesPerRow":56,"items":352,"__typename":256},[353],{"caption":354,"image":355,"__typename":255},"Owners coming together at the 2026 Spartan RV Chassis Rally—celebrating a shared legacy of learning, connection.",{"fullpath":356,"metadata":108,"modificationDate":357,"resolutions":358,"resolutions_webp":363,"dimensions":368,"__typename":199,"thumbnailDimensions":370},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/Spartan_Carrying%20the%20Legacy%20Forward.png",1779135705,[359,361],{"url":360,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176158/image-thumb__176158__is-8-width/Spartan_Carrying%20the%20Legacy%20Forward.7adb17de.png",{"url":362,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176158/image-thumb__176158__is-8-width/Spartan_Carrying%20the%20Legacy%20Forward@2x.7adb17de.png",[364,366],{"url":365,"resolution":185,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176158/image-thumb__176158__is-8-width/Spartan_Carrying%20the%20Legacy%20Forward.7adb17de.webp",{"url":367,"resolution":189,"__typename":186},"/CMS/Blog/2026/05_Spartan-40th-Anniversary/176158/image-thumb__176158__is-8-width/Spartan_Carrying%20the%20Legacy%20Forward@2x.7adb17de.webp",{"height":369,"width":197,"__typename":198},600,{"width":253,"height":371},475,{"layout":56,"caption":108,"text":373,"image":108,"image21fp":108,"__typename":231},"\u003Ch3 class=\"scroll-active-heading -mt-3 py-3\" data-short-title=\"Carrying Legacy Forward\" id=\"\u003Cstrong>carrying-legacy-forward\u003Cstrong>\">\u003Cstrong>Carrying Legacy Forward\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\u003Cp>Luxury expectations, and service capabilities have evolved dramatically since 1985, the core principles behind Spartan RV Chassis remain unchanged.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Commitment was on full display in May 2026 with the return of the Spartan RV Chassis Rally at North Trace RV Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. 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Through deeper support, broader nationwide connections, and continued innovation that ensures what’s coming next will raise the standard again.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Founded on Purpose.\u003C/p>",{"layout":375,"items":376,"__typename":172},"row-button",[377],{"title":378,"image":108,"externalUrl":379,"relation":56,"target":108,"targetAnchor":108,"cssClasses":108,"urlParametersFrom":108,"__typename":125},"More about Spartan’s 40 Years of Excellent Adventures","https://spartanrvchassis.com/40th-anniversary/",{"layout":56,"caption":108,"text":108,"image":108,"image21fp":108,"__typename":231},{"210":382,"3445136":226,"3445139":157},"/en/products-solutions/products/",[384,394,402],{"target":385,"title":393},{"id":386,"name":387,"route":382},210,{"t":388,"b":389},0,{"t":189,"i":390,"s":393},[391],{"t":392},3,"Discover our products",{"target":395,"title":401},{"id":396,"name":397,"route":157},3445139,{"t":388,"b":398},{"t":189,"i":399,"s":401},[400],{"t":392},"Find your local contact",{"target":403,"title":409},{"id":404,"name":405,"route":226},3445136,{"t":388,"b":406},{"t":189,"i":407,"s":409},[408],{"t":392},"Check the latest news",1779283015899]