August 25th, 2008

Mississippi State University Takes Delivery of Vulcan 24 Sleeper “TourMaster”

Mississippi State University took delivery of their first Vulcan “TourMaster” multi sleeper Team Coach Conversion on a 2000 MCI DL coach that has been in fleet as a seated coach since it was new in 2000.

Everett Kennard has been at the helm of motor coach transportation for MSU for 27 years and has always kept MSU on the cutting edge of Transportation. After repeated request from his teams and coaches for a sleeper coach Everett realized it was time to step up. 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 2000 model MCI DL series coach was sent to Vulcan Minus its seats for a “TourMaster” conversion. Vulcan removed the driver’s side luggage rack and installed overhead fold down beds and left the passenger rack as it was.

5 Sofas and 5 dinettes were installed with each able to convert to bunk beds, bringing the total seating capacity to 35 plus driver and co pilot and sleeping capacity to 24 with 3 persons plus driver still sitting.

The Vulcan “TourMaster” comfortably seats up to 42 people and sleeps 24 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 24 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. The “TourMaster” handles executive day trips just as easily when no sleeping is needed.

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. Flooring is luxury tile for low maintenance and durability. Polished solid surface countertops and deep pleated Ultra Leather upholstery add to the rich look of the coach interior. Two 32 inch flat panel TV ‘s, four 20 inch LCD TV’s, and In-Motion satellite with full surround sound home theater systems in front and rear keep riders entertained while traveling.

TourMaster conversion packages start at $75,000.00 and go to about $125,000.00.

Everett is already planning the second “TourMaster” for the 2009 season based on the Unanimous response of the first “TourMaster”.

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.

“SuperCoach” and “TourMaster” markets include Sports Teams, Universities, Community Colleges, Executive Day Trips, Broadway, Entertainers, Church Groups, Weddings…the list is unlimited.

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Vulcan Coach Corporation is a family business and is the oldest continuously operating Luxury Motor Coach converter (since 1964) in operation today. Norm Basden started the company in spring of 1964. Son 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 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.