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Amerivan: GM and Chrysler Conversions

Personal Use Conversions

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Description

The ELDORADO NATIONAL conversion of the General Motors and Chrysler minivans results in a unique, lowered-floor design for transporting mobility-challenged individuals. The Amerivan features self-adjusting ride height, a powered sliding door, either a manual or a powered folding ramp and fixed or removable front and middle seats. Additionally, Amerivan offers Six-Way Power Seats in front or Quad-Seating for the front and middle areas.

The Amerivan is built to the highest standards of quality and it complies with all currently applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. El Dorado National provides a comprehensive warranty that assures years of dependable service. For maximum safety, El Dorado National recommends that the vehicle conversion components be inspected and serviced at least every six months, or sooner if usage is high.

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Amerivan - Specifications

Standard Equipment:
  • 12" lowered floor (stainless steel)
  • Removable front seat (Select:
  • Select (1) of the following:
  • Automatic OEM load-leving air suspenion OR OEM spring suspension: (spring suspension conversion not recommended for travel at maximum GVWR)
  • 56" Sliding door height (left & right)
  • 54" Fold-out, swing-away ramp
  • Q'Straint wheelchair restraint track right-front & center location
  • (1) set Q'Straint restraint belts
  • Interior mounted OEM compact spare tire with cover
  • (1) Q'Straint stem
  • EZ Lock Power Supply (center console)
  • EZ Lock Plate Mounting Capability (driver & passenger side)
  • B-Piller Plug for removable seat base (Driver & Passenger Side)
  • Self-Contained, Weatherproof Door open switch
  • Side ground effects
  • Lower rear seat base (no foot rest needed)
 Classic Equipment:

Inludes ALL standard equipment PLUS:

  • Powered fold-out ramp
  • Kneeling feature (requires OEM air suspension)
  • OEM remote control modification
  • Powered passenger side sliding door modification ( requires OEM powered slider)
  • Modification of OEM rear heat/air
  • Second removable front seat
  • Magnetic Entry System (rear tail light)

Recent Improvements Implemented to Amerivan

  • The B-Pillar plug for the removable seat base, which allows for the harness to be removed from the Van, is no longer an obstruction.
  • Door open switch: self-contained weatherproof switch prevents corrosion and debris from entering switch-eliminating problems with switch sticking.
  • Motor mount: Upper motor mount redesigned. New design allows for structural integrity of front radiator support to remain OEM.
  • Praun electronic controller: Implemented new software to control amperage to ramp. Improving ramp function and speed.
  • Ground effect: Redesigned for better fit and appearance.
  • Oval exhaust: Allows for 5” ground clearance at exhaust full length of vehicle.
  • Payload capacity sticker.
  • Improved kneeling feature quickens kneeling process.
  • Rear set base lowered and footrests removed.
  • Improved removable front seat bases.
  • New power ramp.
  • Electrical fuse panel with ignition or direct battery power for use with EZ-lock or other electrical add ons.
  • Seat anchor plates allow for easy installation of EZ-Lock mounting plate.
  • EZ-Lock mounting plate is offered as option.

Commercial Use Conversions

Description -- Specifications

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The Amerivan PT from El Dorado National is a low-floor minivan conversion specially priced and equipped for the growing market for paratransit vehicles. The Amerivan PT provides all the standard equipment found on the premium Amerivan minivan conversion for personal use, but with the paratransit user in mind. This vehicle is equipped with air-suspension package and a side-entry foldout ramp. You may equip your fleet with any number of optional features including kneeling feature and power ramps.