October 2008

tm01Vulcan Coach Delivers 33 Sleeper “TourMaster” Conversion to “Have Bus Will Travel” of Canada

“Have Bus Will Travel” of Peferlaw Ontario, Canada took delivery of their first Vulcan “TourMaster” 33 sleeper Team Coach Conversion on a 1996 Prevost H3-45 Seated Coach

Doug Andrews of “Have Bus” is NASCAR’s Officially Licensed Canadian Motor Coach Carrier. Have Bus provides a complete racing experience tour to most Nascar Races that includes transportation, tickets, hotels, and meals as well as experienced, professional “Crew Chiefs” to navigate the racing week end challenges for a seamless client experience.

Have Bus has operated in Canada as a premium Carrier since 1982 and currently operates a fleet of 12 motor coaches. Vulcan has previously built 4 SuperCoach Conversions since 1999 for Have Bus but this is the first “TourMaster” conversion on a seated bus as a shell. As Doug began to ramp up for his Nascar Tours he called Vulcan Coach for help and began the transformation of an existing 55 Passenger coach in his fleet that was showing it’s age.

The 1996 H3-45 coach was sent to Vulcan minus its seats for a “TourMaster” conversion. Vulcan removed the luggage racks and installed overhead beds. 5 Sofas and 6 dinettes were installed with each able to convert to bunk beds, bringing the total seating capacity to 39 plus driver and co-pilot and sleeping capacity to 33. A rear galley with built in ice chest, microwave and storage as well as a new headliner finished out the interior

The coach is equipped with a 12 KW generator, and a 4 KW 24 volt inverter for power. Three roof mount a/cs with heat strips take care of climate control. The original bus flooring was kept for low maintenance, cost control, and durability. The original bathroom remained. Bathroom walls and modesty panel finishes were replaced with matching laminate. Polished solid surface countertops and deep pleated Ultra Leather upholstery add to the rich look of the coach interior. A 32” inch flat panel TV in the front, six 20 inch flat panel TV’s at each dinette, and In-Motion satellite keep riders entertained while traveling.

The Vulcan “TourMaster” comfortably seats up to 42 people and sleeps up to 36 while providing the Luxurious amenities customers have come to expect from Vulcan Coach. Vulcan accomplishes this with furniture that easily converts into sleeping. While the coach does sleep up to 36 people, there is no evidence of beds when you view the interior of the coach. All of the furniture and finishes are just what you would expect in an upscale luxury coach with no signs of bedding until you get ready for them. When it’s time to sleep, the sofas and dinettes are very easy for the passengers to individually convert to beds, and then back to seating all while traveling. “TourMaster” markets include Sports Teams, Universities, Community Colleges, Executive Day Trips, Broadway, Entertainers, Church Groups, Weddings…the list is unlimited and also works very well for Corporate Travel when no sleeping is needed.

“TourMaster” conversion packages start at $75,000.00 and go to about $125,000.00 depending on options.

Vulcan has been producing its “SuperCoach” model since 1994. A “SuperCoach” is converted on a “conversion shell”. A “TourMaster” is converted on a “SEATED BUS” that is typically an existing coach in a company’s fleet. “SuperCoach” and “TourMaster” conversions fit well in any Motor Coach. In addition to the SuperCoach and TourMaster models, Vulcan also produces Private Motor Home conversions, Entertainer models, Mobile Command Centers, Medical units and works in many other specialty markets. Vulcan also routinely does major remodels (converting 12 sleepers to SuperCoaches) and upgrades to existing conversions as well as interior, exterior, and mechanical maintenance and service.

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Vulcan Coach Corporation is a family business and is the oldest continuously operating Luxury Motor Coach converter in operation today. Norm Basden started Vulcan in 1964. Bruce Basden started working in the company in 1969 and has been at the helm for 20+ years. Vulcan Coach Corporation meets the needs of their clients by providing the highest levels of comfort, excellence, and service and has been a leader in the industry for more than 40 years. Vulcan Coach may be contacted by first calling Bruce at 205-229-3810 ….or Mike Bodley at 1-877-2-VULCAN (288-5226) or visit us on the web at www.vulcancoach.com .