Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Debuts Industry’s First All-Digital LCD Dash Display

Contact: nicholas.smith@daimler.com

LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 1, 2015—Today, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) today unveiled OptiView, the first fully integrated, all-digital LCD instrument cluster in the RV industry.

Designed in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, OptiView brings the features and benefits of the S-Class luxury sedan’s digital dash to a premium RV chassis. With fully integrated gauges and an easy-to-read interface, OptiView is a user-friendly system offering a number of features designed to increase driver safety and comfort.

“OptiView is the newest example of how we continue to innovate exclusively for the RV market by leveraging the tremendous resources of the Daimler global family,” said Tony Sippel, Director of Sales and Marketing for FCCC. “As with all of our groundbreaking features, our number one goal with OptiView is to deliver a luxury automotive driving experience for the premium RV owner.”

Noteworthy OptiView features include:

  • Anti-glare display with bright graphics, clear fonts and streamlined menu structure
  • 360-degree, high-resolution camera system capability, eliminating danger zones from all sides of the coach
  • Bluetooth mobile connectivity for hands-free phone use and Smart Wheel controls
  • Intuitive touchscreen menu, displaying information from a number of inputs and sources

OptiView’s core driving instrument cluster will be available as an option in March 2016.

For more information

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is a leading manufacturer of premium diesel chassis for the luxury RV market. FCCC supports its industry-leading chassis with a comprehensive suite of services, including 24/7 factory direct support, a nationwide service network with more than 400 dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and an official customer-support mobile app. For more information, visit freightlinerchassis.com or call 1-800-FTL-HELP.

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Debuts Industry’s First All-Digital LCD Dash Display

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Debuts Industry’s First All-Digital LCD Dash Display