New Year, New Tour Buses…
With 2023 close approaching, our London-based long-term touring clients have been getting ready for a busy new year by taking delivery of more Stanfords tour buses.
Throughout December we have been busy converting Civilised Car Hire’s first batch of brand-new production vehicles. These specialist production vehicles differ slightly from Civilised’s recent splitter vehicles conversions. As opposed to rear equipment storage space, the back half of Civilised’s new vehicles feature a full dressing area with a fold-out LED illuminated mirror and dressing table. These conversions are perfect for film, TV and fashion crews who need a private space to get ready on the go.
New Renault Master production vehicles
So far, we have converted two new production vehicles for Civilised, with one more due for delivery in early January. All of these conversions are based on LM35 Renault Masters complete with privacy tinted rear windows. The vehicles all feature six passenger seats, each upholstered in e-leather with a different vibrant colour scheme. In the passenger saloon, the six premium reclining seats are configured in a social layout around a large centre table - perfect for relaxing in after a long day on set.
Entertainment
Touring across the country and around Europe could mean being inside of the vehicle for multiple hours at a time, so passenger entertainment is key. To keep passengers amused throughout the the duration of their journey, we have installed two televisions with Apple TV and HDMI input. Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub and more can all be enjoyed using the Apple TV as we have connected their devices to the on-board WiFi system. Passengers can also connect their devices to the WiFi system. Plus, they’ll never have to worry about a flat battery! We have installed a wireless charging station along with multiple 240-volt sockets, USB and USB-c charging points throughout the vehicle. To power all of this on-board electrical equipment, the vehicle has been fitted with a 2000-watt inverter.
Production area
The production area in the rear half of the vehicle can be accessed either via a coded lock door from the passenger saloon or via the rear vehicle doors. This area is perfect for those getting ready on the go as it includes a full fold-away LED illuminated dressing table with a heavy-duty work desk. The production area itself is also well-illuminated by four white LED roof lights. Beauty tools can be used too as we have installed more 240-volt plug sockets. Passengers won’t need a hairdryer or kettle though as the vehicle has its own! When not in use, the production area can also double as a storage compartment with a roof-mounted clothing rail. As the dressing table folds away tightly against the side wall, it is well protected from damage.
Specification
Exterior:
Based on a Renault Master LM35
External hook up charging point
Full limo tinted rear windows
Civilised personal colour co-ordinated signwriting
Interior - passenger saloon:
Front cabin seats reupholstered to match the rear saloon design
6 x reclining rear saloon passenger seats configured around a large centre table
All seats upholstered in a black e-leather with vibrant colour piping
Interior trimmed in a soft-feel material with suede roof panel and colourful interior accents
2 x televisions with Apple TV and streaming services
Full on-board WiFi
HDMI socket to connect devices and games consoles to televisions
Wireless charging station
Map reading light
Blue / white LED roof lighting
240-volt plug sockets with USB / USB-c charging
Rear saloon heating
Coded lock door leading into production area
Interior - production area:
LED illuminated full fold-away dressing table with mirror
Heavy-duty work desk
240-volt power sockets for beauty tools
Hairdryer and kettle
Roof-mounted clothing rail
2000-watt inverter to power all electrical equipment
Production area lined with durable soft-feel material
About Civilised Car Hire
Civilised Car Hire are Europe’s leading production vehicle specialists and they provide a range of different vehicles, from luxury supercars to premium tour buses, all available to hire. We have been working for Civilised for well over a decade now and during this time, we have supplied them with a variety of production, splitter and luxury Monaco tour buses. To find out more about Civilised Car Hire, or to enquire about one of their vehicles, please click here.
