Glaval Bus

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Glaval Bus
Company type Subsidiary
Industry Automotive
Founded1975 (1975) (as Glaval)
1999 (1999) (as Glaval Bus)
Headquarters
U.S.
Products Cutaway buses
Owner Berkshire Hathaway
Parent Forest River
Website www.glavalbus.com

Glaval Bus, a manufacturer of buses, is a division of Forest River. The company is based in Elkhart, Indiana in the United States. Some bus models are also made by Overland Custom Coach in London, Ontario, Canada. [1]

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Clients

Glaval Bus universal (16 Passenger + Wheelchair) in service as a hotel shuttle at Knott's Berry Farm. Knott's Berry Farm Shuttle.jpg
Glaval Bus universal (16 Passenger + Wheelchair) in service as a hotel shuttle at Knott's Berry Farm.

Buses

A 23 ft (7.0 m) Glaval Bus Universal in service with Santa Clarita Transit. This model can seat up to 14 passengers, including up to 2 wheelchairs. Santa Clarita Transit Dial-a-Ride.jpg
A 23 ft (7.0 m) Glaval Bus Universal in service with Santa Clarita Transit. This model can seat up to 14 passengers, including up to 2 wheelchairs.

Glaval Bus manufactures a full line of transit and shuttle buses and tour coaches from 21 to 40 feet (6.4 to 12.2 m) long. The Universal model is based on a Ford E-450 chassis.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Glaval Bus Owner`s Manual.