Glaval Bus

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Glaval Bus
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.

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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.

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