Devon Road Safety Vehicle

Keillor Coach Builders based this vehicle on a Ford Transit 280MWB as per tender specification with a wheelbase of 3300mm.

The vehicle was installed with an audible reverse system and reverse camera. A standard radio/CD was installed in the cab.

The vehicle was fitted with floor mats in the cab and mud/spray flaps.

The load area was installed with a phenolic fire retardant ply floor with edging strips. A manual buzzer alarm was installed on the nearside sliding door.

A manually operated awning with poles was fitted to the nearside of the vehicle.

Reversible wings were installed to the left and right of the nearside of the vehicle; flagpoles with bases were supplied.

A lightweight table with surround was constructed. On the internal offside a full-length storage area was constructed and at the front bulkhead end a table with storage was built with a small bench seat to the rear of the table. Holding straps and nets were provided to retain loose items in the storage area.

On the internal nearside a pigeonhole storage system was built. Both storage systems run full length and full height.

An IP65 or higher rated waterproof cabling and connector system was installed; additionally a 25m armoured cable was supplied. Suitable twin sockets were installed at the desk area. A modern electrical distribution and electrical protection system was installed. This will comply with HSE regulations. Fire extinguisher and first aid were also installed as required, along with any signage.

Aberdeen Waste Awareness Vehicle

This super mobile for Aberdeenshire Council is spearheading the waste awareness and recycling campaign in the North East of Scotland.

Based on a Volvo B12B single deck chassis with the Plaxton body shell having a gross vehicle weight of 18 tonnes.

We have recreated the Plaxton Paragon body shape with an increased overall vehicle height of 4.5m.

The main feature of extending side pods and internal rising floor gives a vehicle of almost double the internal floor area.

The design team at Keillor's have been able to achieve this using hydraulic pistons powered from electric hydraulic power packs with setup time of under three minutes.

The internal design incorporates ten hidden IT workstations built into sliding pod units with LAN and racking computer system at front of the coach. A large plasma display is provided for presentations and promotional work.

This vehicle will be used in a number of different ways and as a lecture theatre that can host up to one hundred people.

The external livery has been much admired and was prepared by our graphics team working with Aberdeenshire Council.

A partnership between the Church of Scotland the Grampian police youth community section, this Leyland Olympian double deck Bus has undergone a major conversion from a standard double decker to this very attractive mobile youth centre.

The latest computer games with interaction between players to add to the fun of the centre, onboard music centre with external speakers to blow you away, just what our youth of today enjoy.

The upperdeck has a one to one snug discussion area screened from the rest, with the main area having a large flat screen TV with interconnection to video and music centre, bean bag seating scattered over the floor along with couch seating for open discussion work.

The lower deck having the double deck vinyl record centre, snack bar, computer work stations and game boy interaction computer games centre.

The external awning and lighting provides addition cover for activities out with the centre, access ramps allows access for wheel chair bound to join in the fun.

The external livery was created from idea taken from the young steering group who have been involved with the project from its conception over a year ago.

For more information on the centre contact Rev Mark Johnston Blue Horizon Project Aberdeen.

Click Sandwell

Based on the Leyland DAF 7.5 tonne chassis, this fully equipped Mobile Learning Centre is fitted with: -

• Wheelchair access lift.
• CCTV coverage inside and out.
• Dual warm air heating.
• Roof mounted air conditioning.
• Multi battery pack unit with backup generator, providing onboard power both 24v DC and 240v AC making the vehicle completely self contained.
• Local Area Network with racked computer installation and internet connection through roof mounted satellite receiver dish.

Cumbria Playbus

This Mobile Play Bus was based on Leyland DAF LF45-170 7.5tonne Chassis.

We built a sliding pod on the offside rear section, approximately 3.2mt long and extending out 1.2mt and having an internal height of 2mt. The Pod had the self-supporting Keillor sliding system complete with safety locks and external safety support frame. Movement of the pod was to be manually operated as stated in the tender, with removable match strap supplied should the vehicle need to be operated by one person.

The Front compartment was to have generous seating extending across front and down sides. A Storage box with dividers was installed under the seats. The Seats were to be of a very high standard and maximum comfort. A Coffee table was provided in front of seating to allow approximately six people to sit in this area.

Overhead lockers made in alloy with curved lower edge to prevent injury. The Cupboards were to have lockable doors and internal divisions to prevent items moving within storage area. Lockers to extend down each side of front and rear compartments.

A Toilet cubicle was to be installed with child fold down nappy changing facility as approved by the Playbus Association. This was to include an internal hand wash facility with hot and cold water, towel dispenser, mirror, internal light, and extractor fan.

Finally a generator, CCTV system and external awning were required within the specification.

Edinburgh Tram Consultation Vehicle

This Vehicle was based on the Conversion of a Dennis Dart Caetano single decker bus.

We removed all windows on the offside, framing up apertures and re-panelled the exterior. An additional door was added on the nearside for wheelchair access. Internal lighting was a mixture of spots, strip and downer lights all controlled from central control panel.

Workstations were installed down the nearside with power connections all powered off a generator. A flat screen wall mounted TV and DVD player were also installed within the vehicle.

Essex Wheels Training

Essex County Council have just commissioned a second travelling Community Vehicle.

This compact Vehicle based on the Iveco Ford Daily 45C13 with a wheel base of 3950mm and high top roof has achieved quite a lot with in such such a small body space, with carbon monoblock auxiliary battery pack and 2.5kw inverter powering plasma screen presenter and double deck disc sound system.

Catering facilities provides the necessary comfort for the community leader and the youth of Essex

Wheel chair access and generous internal seating area also external awning creates a centre hub of activity.

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This Vehicle was to be based on the conversion of a pre-owned Mercedes Box Van Vehicle to an IT Mobile Training For Northumberland County Youth service.

Keillor Coachbuilders fitted side skirt panels and rear bumper bar in keeping with mobile style of vehicle and manufactured under floor lockers for battery pack, tail lift power pack, inverter and battery charger.

A public entrance door way was formed and fitted with a manually double leaf door complete with safety lock, door to have glass panels and perimeter rubber seals. Within the step well to public entrance we fitted a Ratcliff step lift to double as wheel chair access and fitted over head lighting and brush rubber seals all round door and step well.

Interior wise Keillor's created a Seating in horseshoe fashion to rear of mobile with storage beneath, extending down both off and near sides. There was a fold down table at near side front complete with two swivel seats and a low-level cupboard unit with drawers and hinged doors also seat pad to top, fitted to the off side front.

TV presenter unit with storage and secure arrangement for TV and laptop computer mounted mid way down off side. There are two fold up coffee tables with storage facility at gap between TV unit and low-level cupboard.

Power supply was provided by heavy duty traction batteries, whilst mains power was gained through an invertor unit of 3.5kw capacity, there was also a land line and change over switch to allow you to power the vehicle from a mains source, power would be controlled through a RCD protection system.

Sockets provided round mobile to suit appliances, continuous strip lighting extending down both sides and curtain heater fitted above public door.

Rugby College


Based on the Alto Compact Isuzu N.Q.R. 7.5 tonne chassis.


Multi workstations on board with LAN network, satellite Internet connection and overhead presentation.


With the workstations folded down, the interior becomes a lecture hall.

Surrey Bus

This vehicle was supplied to Keillor Coach works for a complete internal refurbishment and update.

VT Training

Vehicle was based on a Iveco Daily 65C18 4350mm chassis cab, 3.0L HPI 136hp.

The Vehicle Cabin had an air deflector fitted including roof hood and side wings, profiling the body work cross section and giving a stream line look to the finished vehicle. Complete manually operated two-piece door with half size windows and tinted safety glass were installed.

The Door entrance was mounted at near side front. There was a fold out stair unit counter balanced with gas struts for ease of operation. This stairway had removable handrails which will be stored when not in use or in transit. Lighting was provided above door opening, doors will be able to close when teaching class is in operation with upper hand rail section fitted to inside surface of door. Windows were mounted in the side walls at high level complete with sun blinds.

Keillor Coachbuilders constructed the internal layout to house 10 students. Workstations were mounted down each side of interior, with individual chairs full adjustable and mounted on a swivel steel pedestal heavy duty support. Each station have 240-volt power and network connection under tabletop with cables passing through cable tidy, providing clear work surface for operator.

Side and high-level markers were fitted along with high-level rear clusters all in accordance with current regulations. A CCTV reversing camera was fitted with monitor in cab and camera mounted over rear along with a Reversing voice box which was activated with reverse gear as additional safety feature.

A 240volt air conditioning unit was mounted with the condenser unit mounted externally; there will be split units internally wall mounted, providing 4Kw of heat and cooling.

The Customer supplied all IT equipment including satellite-receiving dish, which was mounted on the roof.

Essex County Council launched this fleet of Mobile Community Youth Centres on the 1st November - National Youth Day.

These Mobiles are based on the Isuzu 7.5 tonne G.V.W. chassis with a overall length of 8.5mt.

On board there are catering facilities, computer play stations and work stations with connection to the internet, double deck sound centre, discussion area with information, literature and display boards, LCD TV with video presenter and DVD.

There is an awning on the side for external activities, making the vehicle a all year round working centre.

We wish the team at Essex great success with these vehicles in the future.