Foretravel Motorcoach, a manufacturer of luxury motorhomes, and Spartan Motors recently introduced the Foretravel Iron Colt (ic-37), a 37-foot Class A diesel RV targeted towards new RVers. Unveiled in Tampa at the Florida RV SuperShow, the Foretravel ic-37 is built atop Spartan’s K2 450 chassis. The ic-37 features Spartan Motors’ Safe Haul integrated tow-braking system and Connected Coach, a technology bundle that includes a digital dash showing the coach’s instrument panel cluster and navigation components. Additionally, the ic-37 includes fuel level and DEF level gauges, and keyless start technology.
Recognizing a gap in the RV marketplace, Foretravel designed the ic-37 to be smaller in length and shorter in height, while increasing horsepower to preserve towing and power capabilities associated with the Class A diesel segment. The ic-37 offers additional alongside large capacity tanks for onboard fuel, freshwater, and corresponding holding tanks.
“Our ih-45 model is built on a larger format Spartan chassis, and our research led us to translate the design into a more compact footprint to serve a wider array of customers,” said Tyle Fore, director of marketing and factory coach specialist at Foretravel Motorcoach. “Building the ic-37 on a Spartan chassis, the industry’s premier foundation, allowed us to continue our 50-year tradition of providing customized luxury adventures.”
Premium features unique to the Foretravel ic-37, riding on the Spartan K2 450, include:
- Cummins L9 450-HP diesel engine
- Allison 3000 MH transmission
- Three-stage engine compression brake
- Suspended adjustable pedals
- 17,000-pound independent front suspension with air disc brakes
- 24,000-pound drive axle with air disc brakes
- Spartan Connected Coach featuring push-button start and next-generation digital dash
- Safe Haul chassis integrated air supply for tow vehicle brake systems
“Our K2 450 chassis offers the premium foundation in every sense,” said Steve Guillaume, president of Spartan Specialty Vehicles. “Spartan chassis are recognized for safety, comfort and quality, and we’ve pushed the industry forward with technology one would expect in a luxury driving experience. A state-of-the-art digital dash, push-button starting, integrated tow vehicle braking, and other features appropriately align the driving experience to what one would expect in a luxury car, and we are pleased to partner with Foretravel to bring the Iron Colt to market.”