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Low Floor, High Value: the ElDorado National Passport

Now Available in Propane

Finally the perfect combination of low-floor design and transit grade durability at a reasonable price.  The ElDorado National Passport is the low-floor transportation solution that doesn't break the bank.  The Passport's rear wheel drive design provides unsurpassed durability with the convenience of low-floor.
 
No more compromises!  In the past, small low-floor buses meant light-duty.  The Passport changes that.  Manufactured with many of the processes used in our 12-year tested, heavy-duty buses, the Passport offers a robust body cage construction and industry leading corrosion protection, allowing it to stand up to your harshest applications.
 
So many tasks, one solution.  The Passport was designed for superior floorplan flexibility with accommodations for up to three ADA-compliant wheelchair positions.  Realizing that no to customer applications are the same, the Passport offers a wide array of transit/shuttle options.  As with all ElDorado National low-floor buses, the Passport offers unsurpassed fuel flexibility - propane, diesel, or gasoline.

 
 
STANDARD FEATURES

 

Body
  • Scheduled to be Altoona tested for a 10 year / 350,000 mile life cycle
  • Integrally welded body construction
  • Welded steel gussets at all window posts
  • Fully welded, 14 gauge, electrogalvanized steel wheelwells
  • Grit blasted cage preparation
  • Entire body structure is coated with PPG CRE904 primer/sealer
  • An additional coating of PPG Corashield is applied to the exterior of all exposed structural steel surfaces
  • .080 inch aluminum exterior sidewalls
  • The interior of all tubular structures are coated with Ziebart, Type A rust proofing
  • Driver's modesty panel and upper barrier 
  • .063 inch aluminum exterior roof panel
  • Undercoated and edge sealed .75 inch thick, AC grade plywood flooring
  •  Twostage coach undercoating process
  • 1.5 inch thick fiberglass insulation with R5 rating
  • Platinum gray melamine interior walls and ceiling finish
  • RCA rubber flooring with ribbed aisle
  • Passenger windows are top Tslide type with 1/8 inch tempered safety glass
  • Rear emergency exit window 
  • Electrically operated front entry/exit door 34 inch x 80 inch panel
  • Sensitive entry/exit door edges
  • Color and number coded electrical wiring with protective loom
  • Manual resetting circuit breakers
  • Asbuilt body electrical junction compartment schematic
  • All ICC required exterior lighting
  • Incandescent interior lighting
  • Stepwell lighting
  • Remote control/heated 7 inch x 12 inch exterior mirrors with integrated convex lenses
  • Passenger assists fabricated of stainless steel
  • Drivers sun visor
  • Dash mounted heater/defroster/air conditioning system
  • One color, full body paint finish
  • Braun brand ADA compliant transit ramp
  • Front and rear mud flaps
  • Chrome front bumper and painted steel rear bumper
  • GM brand highback driver's seat
 

Chassis

  • General Motors C5500 cutaway chassis
  • Solid Ibeam front axle, Arvin Meritor brand
  • Conventional rear axle, Dana Meritor brand
  • Tapered leaf spring suspension, front and rear
  • GM Vortec 8.1 L gasoline engine
  • Allison 2200PTS Series transmission
  • Hydraulic disc brakes with integral ABS at front and rear axles
  • 19.5 inch painted steel wheels
  • 245/75R19.5 steel belted radial tires    
  • 60 gallon fuel tank
  • Automatic engine protection system
  • Dual Delco brand batteries
  • Dual 150 amp rated alternators
  • High idle system
  • Ground level exhaust pipe
  • Power assist steering with tilt feature
  • Engine block heater
  • Engine hour meter                   
  • Cruise control       
  • Front tow hooks
  • Two speed wipers with intermittent feature 
 
For more information about the ElDorado National Passport, click here.
 

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