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Aerolite
19' to 21' Cutaway Bus
ElDorado National
Thor Industries Commercial Bus Division
Why Buy the Aerolite?
SAFETY
• Exclusive steel reinforced composite construction has superior impact resistance and is free of rust and corrosion
• Altoona tested to 7yr/200,000 miles
• Easily configured to not require a commercial driver’s license
• With dual rear wheels and excellent road stability, it’s the perfect replacement for a standard passenger van
• Meets FMVSS 220 Rollover Safety Requirements
• ADA compliant
• Weight compliant
COMFORT
• Spacious seating, & 76˝ of interior headroom
• Stand up ceiling height
• Composite body allows for better heating & cooling
RELIABILITY
• Building quality buses since 1979
• Longest established dealer network to take care of you before, during and after your purchase
• Modern ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturing facility
• On-site state-of-the-art water test booth
• On-site exclusive test track (Altoona simulated test track)
Ford Chassis
Ford Specifications
• Engines – Gas 5.4L V8, 6.8L V10 & Diesel 6.0L
• Transmission – 5 speed automatic with overdrive
• Transmission cooler
• Brakes – ABS, disc front & rear
• Tires – LT225/75R16
• Rear axle ratio – Gas 4.56 & Diesel 4.10
• Alternator – Gas 155 amp
• Driver A/C
• Heavy duty radiator
• Fuel tank – E-350 is 40 gal
• Tilt steering
• Dual batteries
Chevrolet Chassis
Chevrolet Specifications
• Engines – Gas 6.0L V8 & Diesel 6.6L V8
• Transmission – 4 speed auto w/OD
• Transmission cooler
• Brakes – ABS disc front & rear
• Tires – LT225/75R16
• Rear axle ratio – Gas 4.10 & Diesel 3.73
• 145 Amp. alternator
• Driver A/C
• Heavy duty radiator
• 33 gallon fuel tank
• Cruise control
• Tilt steering
• Dual batteries
Standard Equipment
Chassis
• Deluxe exterior mirrors with convex mirror
• Interior driver rear view mirror
Body
• Heavy duty 12-gauge steel rear wrap around bumper powder coated white to match body
• Master electric panel easily accessible in operator compartment
• All wiring color, number, and function coded
• All wiring loomed and secured in position with loom ties
• Door-activated interior lights w/driver override
• Steel-reinforced composite body w/5 yr., 100K mile warranty
• Bright white, impact resistant, non corrosive, gel-coated, FRP exterior body panels
• Sidewall features 1/4˝ steel diagonally reinforced passenger area crash barrier which includes seat mounting track
• Trac Lok seat track allows easy seat moving or removal
• Floor frame consists of 2˝ x 3˝ 14-gauge (Ford) 2˝ x 2˝ 11-gauge (Chevy) tubular steel outriggers attached to 11-gauge C-channel mounted on rubber shock isolators
• 3/4˝ exterior grade plywood floor undercoated and edge sealed prior to installation
• Stainless steel safety stanchions on each side of the aisle at entry
• Curb side modesty panel with entry assist handrail
• Passenger windows are top T-slide ventilating w/maximum tinting
• All stainless steel powder coated wheelchair, entry door frame and stepwell
Popular Optional Equipment
HVAC
• Passenger A/C ranging from 30,000 to 114,000 BTU
• Passenger heating ranging from 35,000 to 65,000 BTU
• All HVAC systems thermostatically controlled, located in operator compartment
Engine
• Alternators available up to 250 Amp.
• Heavy duty battery on stainless slide-out skirt tray
Seating
• Perimeter, forward facing and combination seated floorplans
• Complete range of padded and vandal resistant transit seating
Paratransit
• All necessary equipment for handicapped accessibility and fully compliant with ADA
Comfort, Appearance & Safety
• Deluxe interior trim package
• Custom painting and graphics
• Stainless steel wheel inserts
• Front and side route signs
(Note: This is only a partial listing of optional equipment. For more complete
information, contact your ElDorado National representative.)
With our modern 250,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility, we are able to provide timely delivery in addition to the exceptional quality that sets the standard in our industry.
At ElDorado National, we constantly improve our product; as a result all specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice. |
