— G&S CHASSIS —— oe ars PRODUCT GUIDE 2014CONTENTS WELCOME TO G&S CHASSIS 3 QUALITY BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP. 4 RIGOROUS DESIGN, TESTING & VERIFICATION PROCESS 6 SELF LEVELLING STABILISING 7 CHASSIS 8 CONTROL RIDER TANDEM 10 CONTROL RIDER SINGLE 12 CONTROL RIDER & ROAD RIDER 13 TOOLBOXES & GENERATOR BOXES 14 COUPLINGS & JOCKEY WHEELS 16 COMPONENTS 18 RIMS 20 BASE FRAMES. 22 REPAIR CENTRE 23 Family owned and operated, we pride ourselves on quality, consistent chassis production and service for caravan owners and manutacturers.Since 1975, Australia’s leading caravan and mobile home manufacturers have been turning to G&S Chassis for reliable, high- quality suspension systems, chassis and components, all backed up by outstanding customer service. 2072 CTIAV Award in recognition for outstanding service to the industry. WELCOME TO G&S CHASSIS Family owned and operated. G&S Chassis’ two manufacturing centres in Campbellfield, Victoria design, engineer, build and finish steel end aluminium, trailer bases for a diverse range of applications including mobile homes, portable structures, base telecommunication shelters and of course, caravans. Using a combination of modern technology and traditional hand-built craftsmanship, the company’s name has become synonymous with quality end consistency ~ trusted by the industry and by customers who ewn caravans and mabile homes built upon a safe and sturdy G&S Chassis. And with an aggregate trailer mass up to 4495 kg, it's that peace-of-mind that has boon bringing elionts back to G&S Chassis for almost 40 yearsQUALITY BUILT FROM THE GROUND UP Laser and robot technology is used to maintain 4 consistently high standard of fabrication, while expert welders, machinists, assemblers and finishers apply their skills to make sure that every product meets the company’s strict safety and quality criteriaFully assembled in Australia from high-spec comp’ engineered in-house or by specielis manufacturers to G&S Chassis’ exacting standards, every chassis and suspension system has cal debility and smooth handling built in a The company's highly-skilled design and engineering team workwith clients every step of the way, from the initial idea to the finished product, ensuring that each component of every project performs exactly to the customer's requirements. The team is also responsible for developing new tech: systems to support the ever-evolving needs of the modern caravan industry. ogies and acer and robot technology is used to maintain a consistently high standard of fabrication, while expert welders, machinists, assemblers and finishers apply their ckills to make cure that every praduct meets the company’s strict safety and quality criteria. Over the years, G&S Chassis has developed strong relationships with Australia’s major caravan turers, providing everything from full chassi systems to individual components built to fit int, and enhance, chassis and suspension systems made elsewhere. The exe is built on a G&S Chassis. ence of Australia’s caraven industryRIGOROUS DESIGN, TESTING & VERIFICATION PROCESS ‘At G&S Chassis we ensure every product we design and manufacture meets or exceeds all statutory requirements and performs to the expectations of customers. State of the art computer aided design allows us to develop and document products, whilst finite element analysis is employed to very the strength and durability of our products. Physical testing is performed to ensure compliance with Australian Design Rules and engineering calculations are used to confirm chassis and drawbar strength and fatigue resistance. All design verification activities are performed ty or under the direction of our chartered professional engineer ‘Sues, sain and diplacement are xained an used tree designs. Assembles remodelled usng 3 CAD siftwar ther examined singe element raysSELF LEVELLING STABILISING FEATURES a ~ 12Volt wo sua ~ Levelling accuracy of 0.52 . om ~ 12 month warranty rs - Infra red remote operation EE I oun ~ High capacity stabilising logs i 0 me - Automatically folds up parallel z z with chassis Grah ofa cost kd engaed formoretht Tse Rey allation or profescional ? installation available < BENDING HONENT DAGEAM - Individual legs can be remotely operated |. - System can also be used on other recreational vehicles - Manual operation if required SSW STW Bt SH WOT OTT BES SIZE | A (mm) |B (mm) |C (mn) | D mn) ater) to | 510 | 30 | 365 | 790 Plot edn muerte ent of hast tenant cst acs ple wo | 570 | 420 | 75 | 230ALUMINIUM CHASSIS Weight caving of up to 150 kg over comparable steel chassis G&S Chassis design and manufacture an extensive range of caravan chassis to suitcustomer needs. These range from our conventional off-the-shelt chassis designs, to units custom designed and manufactured for individual applications. All chassis are fully compliant with Australian Design Rules and industry codes of practice Steel chassis ere available in either painted or galvanised finish. A notable innovation is the new, lighter-weight, Patented enforce mest under Fane ‘valableonsteaand tested and certified eluminium chassis. alin oasis Our chassis feature: - Patented drawbar reinforcement under draw bar, adding strength CUSTOM MADE CHASSIS and fatigue resistence without Made ta your specifications compromising weight - A-frame reinforcement adds significantly to the strength and fatigue resistance of the A-frame - Strong, uniquely designed safety chain attachment ~ Fold up A-frame available to provide significant reduction in space required for storage = Optional hollow channel cross- member design availableGALVANISED REAR ANGLE CHASSIS ‘FRAME REINFORCEMENTPLATE. FOLD UPA-FRAMES ‘5tmn DROP COUPLING MOUNTING ~ Saveupio ninlength ~ Rates 03500 kggrostalermass ~ Rated upto 3500ATM10 CONTROL RIDER TANDEM ‘The Control Rideris the flagship of G&S. Chassis’ pioneering suspension systems. The suspension is designed with the following features: -Lower unsprung mass for improved ride, handling and duratitity - Lower overall mass for greater payload capacity ai given ATM -Control Rider is available with chassis, or on its own Australia wide -With optional upgrade to Koni Shockers -Rigorous, documented testing to take account of vertical loads, braking loads, transverse loads, rut load, and overturning loads. All testing performed by independent engineering consultant using dedicated test rig built on our own premises Locally designed and constructed using quality materials and jigs for consistent accuracy and interchange ability of parts - Incorporates shock absorbers manufactured and calibrated to suit eppiication, Al FEATURES Strang, rugged construction - Rated to 3495 kg GTM - Extensively tested by an independent laboratory under arduous field conditions - Winch brakes: CONCENTRIC SPRING ‘AND SHOCK ABSORBER -Foropinu id and danging = Superior tracking, ride quality and handling - High quality, attractive painted finish to enhance appeerance and durabilityCONTROL RIDER TANDEM Tene ale up t03495 kgGTN CAM WASHER FOR TOW-IN, TOW-OUT ADJUSTMENTS ~ Ajab to-infor optima tending andmaxinun ye ie CONTROL RIDER IN ACTION ‘Tho Tanami Track is approximataly 1000km of unsealed Also in the Kimberly region of Western Australia is the road maintained by a mining compary. This lonely, Gibb River Road. Although this former catile route isolated route takes the traveller from Alice Springs, has some sealed sections itis prone to flooding and northwest to the Kimberly in Western Australia where therefore closed during the wet season. Again, caravans, road conditions can vary from smooth, graded surfaces equipped with Control Rider suspension have successfully to sandy areas and deep corrugations. Though the Tanai completed this journey. Track is generally not recommended for caravans, those equipped ith G&S Chassis’ Control Rider suspension are “With ll ourneys ofthis naturel is esserialthat breaks ae taken for known to have successfully completec the journey. inspecionand cooling vial components "CONTROL RIDER SINGLE FEATURES ~ Concentrie spring and shock absorter ~ Rated to 2500 kg GTM single with Koni Shockers ~ ATM 2750 kg AIR BAG CONTROL RIDER CONCENTRIC SPRING ‘Camplato unit wth Firestove ar bays, solf eveling AND SHOCK ABSORBER ste forsminthcotolde Fortin ad dapirg 2CONTROL RIDER For rugged construction and excellent long term duratility, our quality-built Control Rider suspension is widely regarded as amongst the best ints class, Testing and field service feedback reveals that Control Rider gives outstanding roadholding and ride quality, combined with GTM up to 2500 ka. for a maximum aggregate trailer mass of 2750 kg, ‘CONTROL RIDER Full bot on suspension ROAD RIDER FEATURES = 10" or 12” electric drum brakes - Unique, high strength chassis rails with integral upper coil spring mounts. These provide lower ride height whilo maintaining adequate suspension travel ‘ROADRIDER TANDEM. Single axe op to I90DKg 5M Tana axle upto 910 fg GTM ~ Grease points fitted for Lubrication during service ~ Calibrated shock absorbers for excellent ride and handling CHASSIS ALSO SUPPLY AND FIT LEAF SP OU ses aU est BG&S Chassis offer an impressive range of toolboxes, generator boxes and storage. compartments to meet the needs of caravan owners and tradespersons alike. Customers may choose from our extensive range of off-the-shelf models, or we canarrange custom fabrication to suit individual requirements. All our toolboxes are manufactured to our exacting quality standards using high quality materials, modern fabrication techniques and skilled welding, 4 TOOLBOXES & GENERATOR BOXES SUDEOUT ToOLEOXBATTERY BO GENERATOR BOK To befitedan CUSTOM MADETOOLBOX bunpertar (ON SIDE OF VAN TOOLBOK GENERATOR BOX SLIDE OUT GENERATOR BOK 6COUPLINGS & JOCKEY WHEELS To complement our frames and chassis, we offer anextensive range of ADR approved couplings and quality jockey wheels to suit all conceivable applications. Couplings and jockey wheels are sourced from popular, reliable ‘SNM AL-HO BALLCOUPLING manufacturers, with a track record of igh quality, dependability and value, ING COUPLING 3500 kg ALKOOFE-ROAD COUPLING at = & ‘TRIGCOFF-ROADCOUPLNG (CARTER WESTCO 4 TONNE COUPLING FHYLAND COUPLING 2500 kg 50mm BALL 16‘ahs - (OFF-ROAD D135 COUPLING ‘OFF-ROADTRIGG COUPLING 2500 kg FEATURES ~ All couplings meet or exceed ADR and/or equivalent ECE regulations ~ Couplings are chosen by the customer to be incorporated whon the chassis is being manufactured, however existing chassis can usually be retro-fitted if required = All cur jackey wheels are chesen for reliatility, durability and ease of use * MANUTEC JOCKEY WHEEL [WHEEL MATE JOCKEYW-EEEL "G&S Chassis supply and manufacture Unique, innovative and practical additions and components. ‘These complement the chassis and suspension design, culminating in a greatly enhanced ownership experience. STUB WELL SECURED WITH GUSSET 18 ADJUSTABLE KONISHOCKABSOROER GAS BOTTLE FPIECE BRAKE MAGNETS & BEARINGS MOUNTING FOR BOLT-ON BICYCLERACK eo: ‘WIND DOWN SPAREWHEEL HOLDER FORUNDERTHE CHASSIS{68S CHASSIS STRAP Rated 300g With? free Patent Me 201906476 CUSTOM BULT EUMPER BARS INCLUDING PROYISION FOR LIGHTS, min B bab (a JERRYCAN AND GAS BOTTLEHOLDERS ‘WITH FRAME FORSTONECUARD ALUMINIUM MANUAL PULL OUT STEP ‘SPARE WHEEL HOLDER STABLISER LE6SINVARIOUS SUES HEAVY DUTY STAND ”HDI BLACK MACHINE FACE 6139 16X88 TC1BLACK MACHINE FACE 61991507, 10K7 ‘eB GREEN CLEARCOAT 619167 20 oS RMI BLACK MACHNE FACE 6-19 1X55 J5K6 1616.5 ip ‘Te1BIACK MACHINE LIP 61391571017 TCS RED CLEARCOAT 6-139 1648 Pritwae ea Vale RMS BLACK MACHINE FACE 61995-15108 TOSBLACKMACHNE FACE 6-109 15K 15H, 107, XE TCSWHITECAFACE6-139 15171648 ATIBLACKMACHINE RING 6139 156.58 6K TOBCARBON BLACK 6.199 615X716, 16K8MAGS AND TYRES, G WANTS COBRA 1ST He ig Hectic DEVIL 66s GENERAL ‘aTsNaH 1565, 57,1475 ‘a aN esas eNom BILE DoNIMATOR ROMAN MAINLINE 15 1075-8 14, 180-NEB AME 45 1-8 tat EG Ya 145.1 AN EXCLUSIVE STOCKISTS OF: (EST LAKE i ‘COLOURED RINGS AVAILABLE AED, BLUE, YELLOW, GOLD, BLACK AND WHITE TROOPER- 16X7 Lee S ca P cro} AVAMLABLEIN VARIOUS SPECIFIC COLORS BEADLOCK 1648 ‘BASED ON ORDER QUANTITIES 2BASE FRAMES G&S Chassis manufacture a range of base frames for applications such a5 relocatable homes, site offices, storage sheds, and communications shelters. These can be built to customers’ existing drawings and specifications, or designed by us to suit our client's unique requirements. FEATURES ~ Rugged steel construction ~ All sizes available = Available in painted or galvanised finish = Will fabricate in sections for easier transport and assembly on site 22 ‘CUSTOM BUILT BASE FRAMES.REPAIR CENTRE ——_ i | ct. d Our centre for chassis repair is located next Poe eer ne) = See et een reece CAO Eee i] Peer ees WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO FIT ADDITION L COMPO! AS PART OF OUR AFTER-SALES SERVICE FOR ALL REPAIR CENTRE BOOKINGS CALL 03 9357 0227 ea eee a ULNA ea AMBALA TESA LCOSFa Lenz) Mere ® eal Dict see