2020 F-53 MOTORHOME STRIPPED CHASSIS

Key Features

Standard V 8 engine with responsive low end torque performance

7.3L 2V DEVGT NA PFI V8 GAS

The 2020 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and 2020 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis are powered by the standard 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas Engine with 6-speed TorqShift^® automatic transmission. The 7.3L features a free breathing 2-valve-per-cylinder induction system and generates an impressive 350 horsepower¹¹ and 468 lb.-ft. of torque.¹¹

FRAME – LADDER-TYPE, SINGLE-CHANNEL, 36,000-PSI STEEL

The single-channel, ladder-type frame* of the 2020 F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis is constructed of 36,000-psi Steel, e-Coated.

*Vehicle shown with available features installed. Some available features ship in dunnage and are to be installed by upfitter.

CNG/PROPANE GASEOUS ENGINE PREP PACKAGE

The CNG/Propane Gaseous Engine Prep Package for power conversion to compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane autogas is available with the F-53, and F-59 engines at time of order. Included are hardened engine intake valves, exhaust valves and valve seats.*

*Vehicle will be equipped with the standard factory gasoline fuel system. This package does not include compressed natural gas/propane fuel tanks, lines, etc. See your Commercial Vehicle Centre dealer for details.

Power and Handling

Handling

Standard

Axle - Front, I-beam
Wheelbase - 158"

Optional

Wheelbase - 178"
Wheelbase - 190"
Wheelbase - 208"
Wheelbase - 228"
Wheelbase - 242"
Wheelbase - 252"

Power

Standard

Trailer wiring - 7 wire harness with relays, blunt cut and labelled
7.3L 2V DEVGT NA PFI V8 GAS Open image overlay for 7.3L 2V DEVGT NA PFI V8 GAS
Daytime running lights
Fuel Tank - 80 gallons aft-axle (302.8 litres)
TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with tow/haul mode Open image overlay for TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with tow/haul mode
Park Brake - transmission mounted (for 16,000 & 18,000 GVWR)
Park Brake - differential mounted (20,500 GVWR and up)
Battery — Heavy-Duty, 78-Amp Open image overlay for Battery — Heavy-Duty, 78-Amp
Alternator – 210-Amp Open image overlay for Alternator – 210-Amp

Optional

Engine Block Heater
Alternator – 240-Amp Open image overlay for Alternator – 240-Amp

Wheels & Tires

Standard

Tires - (6) 245/70Rx19.5G BSW Highway

Optional

Tires - (6) 235/80Rx19.5G BSW Highway
Tires - (6) 255/80Rx19.5G BSW Highway
Tires - Spare tire and wheel (with restrictions)

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Safety

Packages

Specifications

Chassis Specifications

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	E-Series	F-53	F-59
Alternator	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O), Dual 240/157 Amps (O)	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O)	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O)
Axle (front)	Twin I-Beam	I-Beam	I-Beam
Axle (rear)	3,855 - 4,354 kg.	4,990 - 7,938 kg.	4,990 - 6,803 kg.
Battery	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free
Brakes	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control
Engine	New 7.3L V8 Premium Engine	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS
Engine	New 7.3L V8 Economy Engine (O)	-	-
Frame	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi - 50,000 psi steel	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel
Fuel Tank	151-Litres / 208-Litres	284-Litre	151-Litre
GVWR	4,558 - 6,577 kg.	7,257 - 11,783 kg.	7,257 - 9,979 kg.
Spring (front)	Twin I-beam IFS with computer-selected coil springs	Tapered multi-leaf, 3,175 - 4,082 kg.	Tapered multi-leaf, 2,948 - 3,629 kg.
Spring (rear)	Multi-leaf 2-stage leaf springs	Tapered multi-leaf, 4,990 - 7,938 kg.	Tapered multi-leaf, 4,990 - 6,803 kg.
Stabilizer Bars	Front & Rear (Optional)	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering	Power	Power	Power
Transmission	6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode
Wheelbases	3,505 mm, 4,013 mm, 4,470 mm	4,013 mm, 4,521 mm, 4,826 mm, 5,283 mm, 5,791 mm, 6,147 mm	4,013 mm, 4,267 mm, 4,521 mm, 4,826 mm, 5,283 mm
Over-all Lengths	5,911 / 6,419 / 6,419	7,623 / 8,131 / 8,435 / 8,893 / 9,401 / 9,756 / 10,010	7,656 / 7,910 / 8,164 / 8,468 / 8,926
Payloads	3,116 - 4,391 kg.	4,375 - 8,482 kg.	4,559 - 7,131 kg.
GCWR	5,896 - 9,979 kg.	10,433 - 13,608 kg.	10,433 - 13,472 kg.

	E-Series	F-53	F-59
Alternator	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O), Dual 240/157 Amps (O)	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O)	210-Amps, 240-Amps (O)
Axle (front)	Twin I-Beam	I-Beam	I-Beam
Axle (rear)	8,500 - 9,600 lbs.	11,000 - 17,500 lbs.	11,000 - 15,000 lbs.
Battery	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free	78-Amps-hr, 750 CCA, 12 Volt Maintenance free
Brakes	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control	Power 4-wheel disc anti-lock, with traction control
Engine	New 7.3L V8 Premium Engine	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS
Engine	New 7.3L V8 Economy Engine (O)	-	-
Frame	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi - 50,000 psi steel	Ladder-type, single channel, 36,000 psi steel
Fuel Tank	40 / 55 gallon	80 gallon	40 gallon
GVWR	10,500 - 14,500 lbs.	16,000 - 26,000 lbs.	16,000 - 22,000 lbs.
Spring (front)	Twin I-beam IFS with computer-selected coil springs	Tapered multi-leaf, 7,000 - 9,000 lbs.	Tapered multi-leaf, 6,500 - 8,000 lbs.
Spring (rear)	Multi-leaf 2-stage leaf springs	Tapered multi-leaf, 11,000 - 17,500 lbs.	Tapered multi-leaf, 11,000 - 15,000 lbs.
Stabilizer Bars	Front & Rear (Optional)	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering	Power	Power	Power
Transmission	6-speed automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic w/overdrive and tow/haul mode
Wheelbases	138" / 158" / 176"	158" / 178" / 190" / 208" / 228" / 242" / 252"	158" / 168" / 178" / 190" / 208"
Over-all Lengths	232.7" / 252.7" / 252.7"	300.1" / 320.1" / 332.1" / 350.1" / 370.1" / 384.1" / 394.1"	301.4" / 311.4" / 321.4" / 333.4" / 351.4"
Payloads	6,870 - 9,690 lbs.	9,650 - 18,720 lbs.	10,050 - 15,750 lbs.
GCWR	13,000 - 22,000 lbs.	23,000 - 30,000 lbs.	23,000 - 29,700 lbs.

Engine Specifications

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	E-Series	F-53	F-59
Engine Type	New 7.3L V8 Premium Engine	New 7.3L V8 Economy Engine (O)	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS (Economy)
Engine Electronics	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019
Displacement	445	445	445
Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM)	350 (3,900)	300 (3,750)	350 (3,900)
Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM)	468 (3,900)	425 (3,250)	468 (3,900)
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1
Bore x Stroke (in.)	4.22 x 3.97	4.22 x 3.97	4.22 x 3.97
Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings
Valvetrain	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Fuel Delivery	Port Fuel Injection	Port Fuel Injection	Port Fuel Injection
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Engine Oil Cooler	Std.	Std.	Std.
Exhaust	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)
Transmission Type	6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode	6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode
Engine Block Material	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum

	E-Series	F-53	F-59
Engine Type	New 7.3L V8 Premium Engine	New 7.3L V8 Economy Engine (O)	7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS (Economy)
Engine Electronics	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019	Bosch Multicore MG1CS019
Displacement	445	445	445
Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM)	350 (3,900)	300 (3,750)	350 (3,900)
Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM)	468 (3,900)	425 (3,250)	468 (3,900)
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1
Bore x Stroke (in.)	4.22 x 3.97	4.22 x 3.97	4.22 x 3.97
Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings	5 Main Bearings
Valvetrain	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder	OHV / 2 Valves Per Cylinder
Valve Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters	Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Fuel Delivery	Port Fuel Injection	Port Fuel Injection	Port Fuel Injection
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Engine Oil Cooler	Std.	Std.	Std.
Exhaust	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)	Cast Stainless Steel (LH & RH)
Transmission Type	6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode	6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode
Engine Block Material	Cast Iron	Cast Iron	Cast Iron
Cylinder Head Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum

Highlights

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Fuel Capacity	151 Litres, 208 Litres, 284 Litres
Drive Type	4x2
Available Engines	7.3L V8 Premium Engine, 7.3L V8 Economy Engine, 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS
Horsepower	350 (3,900) RPM, 300 (3,750) RPM, 350 (3,900) RPM
Torque	468 (3,900) RPM, 425 (3,250) RPM, 468 (3,900) RPM
Transmission	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode
Wheelbase	3,505 mm, 4,013 mm, 4,267 mm, 4,470 mm, 4,521 mm, 4,826 mm, 5,283 mm, 5,791 mm, 6,147 mm, 6,401 mm
Maximum Payload	8,491 kg. (F-53)
Wheels Available	16" Painted White Steel, 19.5" Steel, 19.5" White Steel Wheel, 22.5" Aluminum
Warranty	Basic: 3 years / 60,000 km.
	Corrosion: 5 years / unlimited distance
	Powertrain: 5 years / 100,000 km. / Safety Restraint: 5 years / 100,000 km.
	Emissions: Defect / performance: 36 months / 60,000 km. – for vehicles under 8500 GVW
	Defect Performance: 5 years / 80,000 km. – for vehicles over 8500 GVW
	Certain Emission Parts: 8 years / 130,000 km. – for vehicles under 8500 GVW
	Hybrid Unique Components: 8 years / 160,000 km.
	Roadside Assistance: 5 years / 100,000 km.
	Diesel Engine Warranty 5 years / 160,000 km. + Unique Powertrain Warranty 5 years / 160,000 km.

Fuel Capacity	40 Gallons, 55 Gallons, 80 Gallons
Drive Type	4x2
Available Engines	7.3L V8 Premium Engine, 7.3L V8 Economy Engine, 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 GAS
Horsepower	350 (3,900) RPM, 300 (3,750) RPM, 350 (3,900) RPM
Torque	468 (3,900) RPM, 425 (3,250) RPM, 468 (3,900) RPM
Transmission	TorqShift^® 6-speed automatic overdrive with Tow/Haul Mode
Wheelbase	138", 158", 168", 176", 178", 190", 208", 228", 242", 252"
Maximum Payload	18,720 lbs. (F-53)
Wheels Available	16" Painted White Steel, 19.5" Steel, 19.5" White Steel Wheel, 22.5" Aluminum
Warranty	Basic: 3 years / 36,000 miles
	Corrosion: 5 years / unlimited distance
	Powertrain: 5 years / 60,000 miles / Safety Restraint: 5 years / 60,000 miles
	Emissions: Defect / performance: 36 months / 36,000 miles – for vehicles under 8500 GVW
	Defect Performance: 5 years / 50,000 miles – for vehicles over 8500 GVW
	Certain Emission Parts: 8 years / 80,000 miles – for vehicles under 8500 GVW
	Hybrid Unique Components: 8 years / 80,000 miles
	Roadside Assistance: 5 years / 60,000 miles
	Diesel Engine Warranty 5 years / 100,000 miles + Unique Powertrain Warranty 5 years / 100,000 miles

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2020 F-53 MOTORHOME STRIPPED CHASSIS

Key Features

7.3L 2V DEVGT NA PFI V8 GAS

FRAME – LADDER-TYPE, SINGLE-CHANNEL, 36,000-PSI STEEL

CNG/PROPANE GASEOUS ENGINE PREP PACKAGE

Power and Handling

Handling

Standard

Optional

Power

Standard

Optional

Wheels & Tires

Standard

Optional

Interior Features

Comfort and Convenience

Standard

Exterior Features

Appearance

Standard

Optional

Safety

Safety

Standard

Optional

Packages

Packages

Optional

Specifications

Chassis Specifications

Engine Specifications

Highlights

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