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A M E R I C A N . T R A D I T I O N
Inside and out, the 1998 Am erican Tradition
has set a world -class record in value.
When people f i rst see the 1998 American Tradition
(and then sneak a peek at the sticker price), they invari ably
look a little puzzled. After all, how can such a luxurious
coach be so modestly priced? Surely, they argue, we must
have left something out.
Let's see if they're right . New features for
1998 include our state-of -the-art
Independent Front Suspension
(IFS) system for a smoother ride,
tighter handli ng and braking, a nd
the welcome elimination of "bump steer."
A new 10,000 lb. trailer hi tch for twice as much towing
capacity. Redesigned plumbing and electrical systems for
Tired of craning your neck for a TV that's too high or tipping your
bifocals for one that's too low? Our engineers have solved the problem
with this ingenious TV lift. lust push a button, and your Quasar® 20"
color TV automaticall y adjusts to any height you choose.
greater reliability. And new pai nted graphics that won't
peel off or buckle under to change? i n the weather.
Hmmm, obviously no scrim pi ng there . What about
the Tradition's new 40TVS flat - floor slide-out model,
cedar-lined wardrobes, available leather furnishings,
Corian® countertops, washer and dryer, and
custom-built Spartan® IC High lander chassis?
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Certainly no one would question the quality
of features like these .
So what, exactly, is missing from the 1998
America n Tradi tion? Let's put it this way. Do you
thi nk you could manage
a good night's sleep
without a reversible
bedspread?
To keep your Tradition
looking beautiful down
the road , most exterior
tape gra phics have been
replaced with new painted
gra phics for 1998. Other
luxuryfeatures include
power heated exterior
mirrors and a protective bra
cover for thefront grille .
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Down below, you'll find large pass -through areas for fishing rods, lawn chairs,
and the like. To make loading and unloading easier, there's also an optional 5/'
slide-out tray that accommodates up to i ,ooo pounds of cargo.
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S Vacubond Floor & Walls with
Laid-Up Fiberglass
s
s
S Vacubond Insulated Storage Areas
Residential China Bowl Toilet with Flush
s
Microwave/Convection Oven with
Built-in Range Hood
a 72" x 76" King Bed (TT & TTF Only)
a 72" x 84" California King Bed
s Large Double Door Refrigerator
EX TE R I O R
S Domed Rubber Roof wi th
Radius Corners
S Heated Water & Holding Tank
Compartments
S Dual Pane Windows w/Screens
S Full Fiberglass Front and Rear Caps
S Fiberglass Front and Rear Quarter Panels
S 29" Front Entry Door with Dead Bolt (TTF, TVS Only)
S
S
S
S
S
S
Fiberglass Front Grille
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Two-Piece Ladder
RS/OS Awni ng Rail Moldi ng
Exterior Rinse Hose
Park Telephone Ready
Patio Receptacle
s
s TV Antenna with Jack
s 50 AMP Power Cord
s Continuous Ducted Ceiling A/C
s Onan® 7.5 KW Quiet Diesel Generator
s Dual 1 3,500 BTU Roof A/C
s Motorized Elevati ng 20" Color TV
54" Compartment Slide-Out Tray
S 5' OS/RS Bedroom Area Awni ng (2)
a Side-By-Side Refer with Ice Maker
G ALL E Y
s Corian® Sink Covers
s Corian® Galley Top
s Ceramic Tile Floori ng
s 3 Burner Range with Oven and
Corian® Cover
a Recessed 3 Burner Cooktop with
Corian® Cover
s Dinette Table with Extension
and 4 Chairs
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s
with Automatic Shut-Off
S 12 Volt Carbon Monoxide Detector
S Dual Furnaces with Thermostat and
Auto Ignition BTU (20M/35M)
S Dual Furnaces w/Thermostat and
Auto Igni tion BTU (35M Each)
(40TVS Only)
S 6 Gallon Water Heater OSI
S •+•t1en1L· iJ1t·e1fr1cf! ·-2000 Watt
Continuous Inverter/Converter
S Multi -Point Water Pump Switching
s
Comforter wi th Shams and
Throw Pillows (2)
,S Day/Night Pleated Shades
I N T E R IO R
s Cedar-Lined Wardrobe
s Wardrobe Light
s Fabric Driver/Passenger Chairs by
Flexsteel® with 6-Way Power
Driver Seat
a Leather Driver/Passen ger Chairs by
Flexsteel ® with 6-Way Power
Driver Seat
s 72" Fabric Easy Bed by Flexsteel ®
a
w/I Drawer
72" Leather Easy Bed by Flexsteel ®
w/I Drawer
s 70" Fabric Love Seat by Flexsteel ®
(TVS Only)
a 70" Leather Love Seat by Flexsteel ®
(TVS Only)
s 60" Fabric Love Seat by Flexsteel® ,
(TTF Only)
a
60" Leather Love Seat by Flexsteel®
(TTF Only)
a
s
Leather Living Room Package by
Flexsteel® (Driver/Passenger Chairs, Easy
Bed, Love Seat)
Fabric Recliner w/Table (TT Only)
a
Leather Recli ner w/Table
Booth Dinette (TT & TTF Only)
I I 0 Vol t Outlet and Telephone Jack
at Di nette
s Pantry wi th Adjustable Shelves
s Single Lever Galley Faucet
s Wood Refrigerator Door Inserts
s TV Antenna
s Monitor Panel
s Wall -to-Wall Carpet
(Bedroom and Living Areas)
APPLIAN CES
S Smoke Detector
S Fire Extinguisher
S LPG Leak Detector
(TVS Only)
(Front) with Remote
s 13" Color TV (Rear) with Remote
s VCR-VHS
s Water Heater By-Pass
s Wash er/Dryer
Protective Bra Cover
S Halogen Headlamps
S Exterior Flip-Up Storage Doors
S Luggage Compartment Lights
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S Entry Assist Handles
;
S Porch Light
S 30 Gallon LPG Tank
S Power Single Entry Step
S Rear Docki ng Lights
S 20' Patio Awning
S 12' RS Livi ng Area Awni ng
S Solar Charging Panel
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with Ice Maker
Water Filter
60" x 80" Queen Bed (TVS Only)
B AT H
s Power Bath Vent
s Skylight in Shower
s Molded Shower Enclosure with Caddy
s Residential Size Sink
s Deluxe Medici ne Cabinet
s Ceramic Tile Floori ng
s Glass Shower Door
a
Shower w/Fold -Down Seat (TVS Only)
BEDROOM
s Restonic® Reversible Mattress
with Soft and Firm Sides
s
60" x 75" Queen Bed (TT & TTF Only)
s Wood Drawers
s Roller Guide Drawer Slides wi th
s
s
Ship Locks
Mini Blinds
Oak Cabinet Doors/ Drawer
Fronts/Face Frames
s Indirect Lighti ng
s Fluorescent Lighti ng
s Decor Lighting
s Custom Decors (3)
s Entry Floor Lighti ng
s Sofa Pillows (2)
Inside and out, the 1998 Am erican Tradition
has set a world-class record in value.
When people first see the 1998 American Tradition
(and then sneak a peek at the sticker price), they invariably
look a little puzzled . After all, how can such a luxurious
coach be so modestly priced? Surely, they argue, we must
have left somethi ng out.
Let's see if they're right. New features for
1998 include our state-of -the-art
Independent Front Suspension
(IFS) system for a smoother ride,
t ighter handling and braki ng, and
the welcome elimination of "bump steer."
A new 10,000 lb. trailer hitch for twice as much towi ng
capacity. Redesigned plumbing and electrical systems for
Tired of craning your neck for a TV that's too high or tipping your
bifocals for one that's foo low? Our engineers have solved the problem
with this ingenious TV lift. lust push a button, and your Quasar® 20"
color TV automatically adjusts to any height you choose.
greater reliability. And new pai nted graphics that won't
peel off or buckle under to changes in the wea ther.
Hmmm, obviously no scrim pi ng there. What about
the Tradi tion's new 40TVS flat-floor slide-out model,
cedar-li ned wardrobes, available leather furnishi ngs,
Corian® countertops, washer and dryer, and
custom-built Spartan® IC Highlander chassis?
Certai nly no one would question the quality
of features like these.
So what, exactly, is missi ng from the 1998
American Traditi on? Let's put it this way. Do you
thi nk you could manage
a good night's sleep
without a reversible
bedspread?
To keep your Tradition
looking beautiful down
the road, most exterior
tape g raphics have been
replaced with new painted
gra phics for 1998. Other
luxury features includ e
power heated exterior
mirrors and a protective bra
cover for thefront grille.
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M eadow Sage
Windward Plum
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Cobalt Blue
Down below, you'll find large pass-through areasfor fishing rods, lawn chairs,
and the like. To make loading and unloading easier, there's also an optional 54"
slide-out tray that accommodates up to 1,000 pounds of cargo.
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WEI G H TS (Pounds)
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40TVS
38TT
38TTF
GVWR
29,400
29,400
29,400
GCWR
39,400
39,400
39,400
GAWR (Front)
10,400
10,400
10,400
GAWR (Rear)
19,000
19,000
19,000
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24,600
22 ,700
22,600
266"
237"
237"
40' 7-1/2"
38'
38'
12' O"
12' O"
12' O"
Interior Height (max.)
79"
79"
79"
Interior Width (max.)
96"
96"
96"
Exterior Width (max.)
102"
102"
102"
Wheel Base
Overall Length
Overall Height with A/C
TA N K & L I Q U I D C A PA C I T I E S ( G a l l o n s )
Grey Water Tank
40TVS
38TT
38TTF
60
58
58
(Waste) Black Water Tank
40
43
43
Fresh Water Tank
100
100
100
LP Tank
40 . 3
30.8
30.8
6
6
6
125
125
125
Water Heater
Fuel Tank
CHASSIS
Frame
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Torque
800 @ 1300 RPM
820 @ t 300 RP.\ 1
Tlres
s Spartan® IC Highlander Chassis
s New - Independent Front Suspension
with 45° Steering Angle
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
Curved Windshield
Full Air Brakes with Automatic
Slack Adjusters
Cruise Control
Electronic Battery Control Center
Double Swivel Visors with Extenders
Polyethylene Battery Trays
Back Lighted Instrument Panel
Auxiliary Fog Lights
Intermittent Wipers
3-Point Leveling Jacks
Undercoatin g
I.CC. Light Switch
Stainless Steel Wheel Simulators (4)
Mud Flaps
Air Ride Suspension with Bilstein® Shocks
Sony® AM/FM Cassette
0 CD Player w/Radio Upgrade
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
s
504.5
Sony® Rear Vision System with Audio
CB Radio Ready
Underhood Utility Light (Front)
Auxiliary Start Circuit
Battery Disconnect Switches
Nippondenso Climate Control System
Trailer Hitch 10,000 Lb. Capacity
Heated Mirrors with Remote Adjustments
Air Horns
(2) 12 Volt Battery 2,000 CCA
Ti lt Telescopi ng Steering Wheel
PAC Brake
S TR U C TUR AL
Allison1> i\ 10-3060, 6-Speed World w. Bearo:-..!t: 5
160 Amp Leece
Engine-Cummins ® C.8.3 Liter,
300 HP Diesel
2 17 Amp Auxiliary Batteries
Optional Cummins-;; C.8.3L'300 HP
Al ternator Amps
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Custom-Designed Spartan® Stacked Rail
Cummins® C.8.3U275 HP
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Sreel Reinforce d Sidewalls/Ceiling
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S!:ee Outriggers on Chassis
Cobalt
Blue
Windward
Plum
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There's plenty of room to kick off your
shoes, relax, and sip a cool glass of sun
tea inside this 40TVS slide -out model.
Note the luxurious Flexsteel ®furnishing s,
elegant ceramic tileflooring, and big
comfy fr eestanding chairs at the dinette.
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