2005 PEAK CHASSIS Series
Manufactured exclusively for
“A HIGH PERFORMANCE CHASSIS THAT YOU CAN BELIEVE IN.” MISSION: Peak Chassis was begun when Western RV entered the diesel-pusher, Class A motor coach market. Our sole purpose is to design and manufacture a state-of-the-art, custom-built motor coach chassis for the Alpine Coach product line. Our goals are simple: Build a chassis that is rugged and reliable, make it highly serviceable, and have it deliver uncompromising road handling characteristics. RUGGED FRAME: The Peak Chassis engineers could have built any type of frame they wanted to in order to support the Alpine Coach. They could have chosen to build a totally welded structure such as a semi-monocoque or full-monocoque frame. Instead, they chose to build their frame like Kenworth®, Mack®, Peterbilt®, or Volvo® truck companies do. Why you ask? Because of one reason, STRENGTH. Any knowledgeable chassis engineer knows that nothing beats the strength and durability of a rail type constructed chassis. As a customer, you have to ask the question, “If monocoque chassis are so strong, why don't over the road trucks use them?” When shopping for a motor coach, consider the chassis frame as the foundation of your mobile home. It needs to be as strong as it can possibly be. After all, it supports thousands of pounds placed upon it by the body, and the water, fuel and propane. Our frame is rugged, Huck®-Bolted together like a freight train. All brackets, bulkheads, outriggers, steps, wheel wells, and room slides are blueprinted, laser cut from solid steel, and integrated into the frame at our factory; there are no welded on afterthoughts. All our components are attached to the frame using the toughest fasteners in the business – Grade 8 bolts and lock nuts that are zinc plated and yellow dichromate finished to prevent premature rusting. The frame is finished off by being descaled, degreased, and etched with an automotive type soda blast. From the frame preparation booth it gets a primer and overcoat of some of the toughest polyurethane paint in the business. Then to top it off, a tough undercoat is applied to all 4 wheel wells. Take a walk around our chassis frame; it boasts two things, brute strength and quality! RELIABLE COMPONENTS: When we went shopping for the components, we wanted the same thing our customers wanted, the best that money could buy. Therefore it made sense to use the toughest, most reliable, serviceable name-brand components we could get our hands on. We wanted you to say one thing when comparing our chassis with all the others, “Wow, these guys are serious about keeping me on the road instead of in the garage.” SERVICEABLE: Everyone has expressed at one time or another, “Why did they have to put that part where I can't reach it to fix it?” Well, we listened hard to our customers and dealers on this subject, and we made room, lots of room, to tinker on your engine, hydraulic jacks, generator, batteries, etc. No scraped knuckles here! We even came up with an illuminated service center which includes such conveniences as engine and transmission oil dipsticks, a diagnostic plug for troubleshooting your electronic engine, an auxiliary air connector to fill your tires or power air tools. In your service center you also have unobstructed access to your air filter and it can be changed out in minutes. About time, right? We thought a lot about the little details that make a big difference between enjoying your Peak Chassis or just plain parking it. Little details such as painting our chassis frame a
reflective gray color instead of black in order to see and trouble shoot leaks faster. Details such as labeling all our hoses, electrical cables, and harnesses for faster part response from the factory or dealer; or using hub piloted rims like you have on your car so a mechanic can change your wheels and brakes faster than he could with a stud piloted rim. SERVICEABLE (Continued): Details such as an aluminum radiator so it can be fixed anywhere in the U.S. instead of throwing out a plastic one. Call us old-fashioned but we want to say one thing about servicing the chassis, “If it is easier and faster to work on, the better for our dealers and customers.” ROAD MANNERS: Virtually everyone in the automotive business understands that the key to a great handling vehicle is proper weight distribution. While most coach manufactures are struggling with this issue, we worked hard and got it right the first time. What we came up with is a nearly 60% rear and 40% front weight distribution. What this means to the driver and it's occupants is that this coach is as safe as it is fun to drive. It means the components work properly and harmoniously together. It means less driving fatigue to the driver because he is in control, not the coach. Proper weight distribution is everything in regards to how a coach handles and feels when driving down the road. The Alpine Coach, with its custom Peak Chassis underneath, assures one thing to our customers: you invested in a great driving coach that rides like a sports car! SAFETY: Give them a brake! The Alpine Coach was the first motor coach in the industry to offer and certify hydraulic all-wheel antilock disc brakes. Big deal, right? Read on. Why hydraulic disc brakes instead of traditional air drum style brakes? The answer is simple. Less brake fade and better brake pedal feel. Most truck and motor coach people know that brake shoes located inside brake drums fade due to excessive heat and brake dust buildup within brake drums. With hydraulic calipers and rotors, the brake lining heat is dissipated through cooling fins that are exposed to the outside air temperature, the heat is not held in by the brake drum! Please consult your dealer or WRV for performance comparisons. PERFORMANCE: When you marry the highest quality components with an excellent road handling chassis and couple it with the industries best performing powertrain package available, you have a vehicle that will flatten the toughest of mountain grades and keep you out of trouble. Period! CLOSING STATEMENT: At Peak Chassis, as with the rest of the family of recreational vehicles produced by Western RV, we can honestly say we are passionate about what we do. We want to make owning a recreational vehicle built by our family your best experience ever for your family.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS FRAME CONSTRUCTION Peak Chassis utilizes a raised rail ladder-type chassis construction made from high-grade 50,000-psi steel, Huck®-bolted together, and given multiple layers of polyurethane enamel under and overcoat paint for protection against the elements. Powder coated brackets and Grade 8 bolts are used throughout. STANDARD ALL-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKES Front and rear four-piston hydraulic brake calipers, with high performance vented rotors combine with an individually controlled four-wheel antilock brake system from Meritor®. This provides the same pedal feel and excellent braking performance expected in your automobile. Air Drum Brakes are also available. Please consult your dealer or WRV for product availability and performance comparisons. CONVENIENT CHASSIS SERVICE CENTER Provides full access to oil and transmission fluid levels, fuel filter, air filter minder, air filter, auxiliary air supply, plus a remote service center light with a magnetic base and a 20' retractable cord. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE & CRUISE CONTROL Designed to provide an electrical signal to an engine control module in response to the operator's demand for engine power. TIRES & WHEELS Toyo® wide 11R 22.5 “H” rated radial high performance tires are combined with Alcoa® polished aluminum hub piloted 8.25” x 22.5”, 10 lug wheels with valve stem extensions to provide outstanding appearance and road handling characteristics. HORSEPOWER SAVING COOLING SYSTEM Integrated radiator, charge air cooler, transmission and hydraulic fluid cooler with variable speed fan that reduces horsepower requirements and noise. A variable speed hydraulic fan motor activates slowly as engine temperature rises. INDESTRUCTIBLE TRANSMISSION Allison® Heavy Duty 6 Speed 3000MH Transmission with electronic push button shifter is the only transmission available in the Peak Chassis. ACTIVE "AIR RIDE" SUSPENSION Neway ® Heavy Duty Air Suspension. 4-wheel active air ride suspension that provides excellent roll stability including automatically compensating for changes in road conditions, braking and acceleration, smoothing out the toughest roads and curves. AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM The standard HWH® four-point automatic hydraulic leveling system is capable of automatically leveling the coach at the single press of a button. PERFORMANCE SHOCK ABSORBERS Bilstein® high performance, heavy duty, gas pressure, self-adjusting shocks utilized at each corner of the Peak Chassis help provide unbelievable control and stability, precise handling, ultimate performance, and incredible comfort. They are also the choice for original equipment on BMW®, Ferrari®, Jaguar®, Mercedes-Benz®, Porsche®, Subaru®, Toyota® and GM® Trucks. SELF-LUBRICATING FRONT AXLE HUBS The Meritor® front axle has been designed to allow easy visual inspection of the oil level. STEERING COLUMN Douglas-Autotec® tilt-telescopic column is designed to make the driving experience more comfortable by allowing the driver to adjust the steering wheel to virtually any position. STEERING WHEEL Back-lit, Leather-Wrapped 18" VIP Smart Wheel® houses cruise, windshield wipers, horn, and side marker lamp controls.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Teleflex® brand adjustable throttle and brake pedals, easy to adjust to your requirements with the touch of a button for increased safety and driver comfort. GENERATOR SLIDE-OUT Kwikee® electric slide-out extends the lower front cap, exposing the Onan® Generator and the fuel fill caps at the press of a switch. This feature also seems to attract alot of attention while at the pump station. ROOM SLIDE OUTS The HWH® dual-cylinder hydraulic system extends the living/galley slides at the press of a switch. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Vansco® fully mutiplexed with auto-reset fuses. All chassis harnesses are numbered and color coded for easy identification and servicing. ISO 9000 certified and tested 100%. TRAILER HITCH A 10,000-lb towing capacity hitch is provided standard with 6-way tow plug connector. MAIN CHASSIS BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH Helps preserve battery life during storage. ELECTRONIC GAUGE PACKAGE Actia® Smart Guages include: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, oil pressure, fuel level, voltage, and engine temperature. Monitors many driving functions including miles-per-gallon, low voltage conditions, and will display engine, transmission and ABS codes to aid in service diagnostics.
SPECIFICATIONS (ALL CHASSIS MODELS) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
33,000-lbs
Gross Combined Weight Rating (1)
43,000-lbs
GAWR, Front
13,000-lbs
GAWR, Rear
20,000-lbs
Wheelbase (Inches)
PC-34: 217”, PC-36: 252”, PC-38: 260”, PC-40: 278”
Tire Track, Front
80.5”
Tire Track, Rear
85.5”
Axle Ratio
4.63:1
Axle & Hubs
Meritor® Axles with Oil Filled Front Self-Lubricating Hubs
Alternator
Leece-Neville® 160-amp
Batteries
Chassis – 2 Interstate® 31P VHD Heavy Duty 12-Volt Coach* – 6 Interstate® U2400, Type GC-2 Deep Cycle 6-Volt, 732-amp/hour of service
Brake Systems (2)
4-wheel, 4-piston hydraulic disc with 4-channel ABS or 4-wheel air drum with 4-channel ABS and Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
Brake, Parking
Drive-Line Drum, Spring Applied with Air Release
Electrical Harness
Number & Color Coded, ISO 9000 Certified
Engine, Standard
Cummins® 8.9 Liter ISL, Wet Sleeve Block, Turbo-charged and After-cooled with Jacobs® Compression Brake, 400-HP / 1,200 Ft-Lbs. @ 1,300 RPM
Cooling System
Integral Radiator, Charge Air, Transmission and Fan Cooler with Variable Speed Hydraulic Fan
Fasteners
Grade 8 Fasteners and Huck® Bolts used throughout
Frame
Raised rail ladder type construction utilizing 50,000 PSI steel, and painted with tough polyurethane under and over coats
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 U.S. Gallons
Generator
7.5 kW Onan® “Quiet Diesel” Generator
Generator Slide-Out
Kwikee®, Electrically Actuated
Hitch (3)
10,000-lb Rated Trailer Hitch with 6-Way Electrical Plug
Instrumentation
Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Engine Oil Pressure, Voltage, Fuel Level, Water Temperature, and Low Air Warning Lights
Leveling System, Standard
HWH® 4-Point Automatic Hydraulic Leveling System
Pedals, Adjustable
Teleflex® adjustable throttle and brake pedals that move to meet your requirements for enhanced safety and driving comfort
Service Center, Curb Side
Access to Engine Oil, Transmission Fluid Levels, Engine Fuel Filter, Air Filter Minder, Air Filter, Auxiliary Air Supply Outlet and Remote 20' Service Center Light
Slide-Out System, Living and Bed Areas
HWH® Self Synchronizing Dual Cylinder, Hydraulically Actuated
Steering Column & Wheel
Douglas® Tilt-Telescopic with 18" Leather-Wrapped VIP Smart Wheel®
Steering Gear
R.H. Sheppard M100
Steering Gear Rating
14,000-lbs
Steering Ratio
18.9:1
Steering Pump
Sauer-Danfoss® Gear Driven
Steering Turn Angle
50º
Suspension
Neway® Custom-Tuned “Active” Air Ride Suspension
Shock Absorbers
Bilstein® Gas Pressurized Self-Adjusting Shocks
Stabilizer Bar, Front Axle
IPD® 1 5/8" Diameter Heavy Duty Stabilizer Bar
Throttle / Cruise Control
Electronic
Transmission
Allison® 3000MH 6 Speed Push Button Automatic with Lock-Up
Tires
Toyo® 11R 22.5 “H” Rated High Performance Radial Tires
Wheels, Standard
Aluminum 8.25" x 22.5" 10 Bolt Hub Piloted with Valve Stem Extensions
Due to continuous and progressive product improvement, specifications, components and descriptions, including weights and measures, are subject to change without notice or obligation. Please confirm current information if necessary with WRV or your authorized dealer prior to purchase. Footnotes: (1). The maximum allowable combined weight of the coach with the attached towed vehicle. Towing and braking capacities may differ. GCWR assumes both vehicles have functioning brakes. (2) Air Drum Brakes, limited availability. Consult your dealer or the WRV Product Line at (800) 777-4133 for further details. (3) Hitch rating is 10,000 lbs. with a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. using a weight distribution hitch head.
Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc., Peak Chassis Group, P.O. Box 9547, Yakima, Washington 98909 Toll Free Product Information Line: (800) 777-4133 © Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
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