The All Purpose Vehicle is an Allowable Alternate Vehicle designed to meet your needs. The APV meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in regards to the new Head Start ruling for Allowable Alternate Vehicle. The name says it all; the APV will give you the "Liberty" to transport your vehicle in a reliable certified bus.

  • Chevrolet or GMC Chassis
  • 1 Ton Chassis- 9500 Gross Vehicle Weight
  • 155 Inch Wheelbase
  • 124 Amp Alternator
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Two-Stage Multi Leaf Rear Suspension
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Hinged Swing Out Style Rear Doors
  • Power Steering
  • Power Brakes
  • 31 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Your Choice- 5.7 Liter Gas or 6.5 Liter Turbo Diesel Engine
  • 4:10 Axle Ratio
  • Brake /Transmission Interlock
  • Heavy Duty Electric 4 Speed Transmission
  • 4 Wheel Antilock Brakes
  • Chassis Rear Heat and Air Conditioning Available

  • Unistrut® Track Seating
  • Warning Lamp System Disabler
  • Sedan Style Entrance Door
  • 5/8" Plywood Floor
  • Aisle Molding
  • 2" Fiberglass Insulation
  • Backlit Switch Panel
  • Two 16' Galvanized Full Length Steel
  • Rubrails (Floorline and Seatline)
  • Fender Mounted Convex Mirrors
  • Seat Belts
  • Split Sash
  • LH Grab Handle
  • Color and Function Coded Wiring
  • 30" Seats
  • 1/8" Smooth Rubber Flooring
  • 3/16" Ribbed Aisle

  • Child Restraint Seats
  • AM/FM Stereo Cassette
  • Remote Mirrors
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Tinted Glass
  • Various Floor Color
  • Various Seat Trim
  • Side Mount Turn Signals
  • Vandal Lock
  • 16 Lamp Monitor
  • PA System
  • Roof Hatch
  • Crossing Gates
  • Air Conditioning

  • FMVSS 105 hydraulic brakes
  • FMVSS 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment
  • FMVSS 111 rear-view mirrors
  • FMVSS 217 emergency exits and window retention/release
  • FMVSS 301 fuel system integrity have unique requirements for school buses


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