2000 Argosy Transcoach

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“Event-ready” Custom built 2-car Motorcoach-Transporter
6,000lb hydraulic lift gate, adjustable decking for different height vehicles
Custom lounge includes:
• Custom leather sofas, restroom, latest in entertainment technology
• Air Conditioning, refrigerator, microwave and sink
European style aluminum smooth side exterior walls
Custom belly box storage system
Completely recommission by Concept Transporters in 2021


Concept Transporters has never been known for building the average, the minimum, or the basic. When Bruce Canepa founded the company, he envisioned bringing his design skills and intense attention to detail to the trucking/transportation industry. 35 years working with major automotive and truck manufacturers, clients asking for projects that few could undertake and bring to reality, Concept Transporters has become synonymous with forward thinking, design, quality, ingenuity, and utility.

The vision of this project started with a Mercedes/Freightliner Argosy. The body was built from formed aluminum panels, incorporating a “rivet-less” design to maintain a sleek European exterior finish. The interior of the transporter was designed to be as flexible as possible by incorporating a number of special design features (allowing vehicle to be stacked two high). This includes adjustable decking for different sized vehicles, a 6,000lb hydraulic lift gate, generator system, air compressor, 110-220 electrical outlets, interior and exterior lighting. The entire rig’s exterior was painted in a custom grey pearl metallic color.

One of the major highlights of the MotorCoach-Transporter is having an entertainment space while at an event. The custom living quarters has been prepared with integrated insulation and lining. This ensures that noise levels are minimal to none, ensuring a quite relaxing space. The space is also climate controlled, keeping your occupants comfortable regardless of the ambient temperature outside. With a spacious seating area, entertainment system, private bathroom enclosure, etc. provides event enjoyment at a “five star” level.

A key feature (and requirement) of transporters is utility and space for all the necessary items. This transporter incorporates a custom belly-box system that allows for more than enough space for supplies, tools, parts; easily accessible from the exterior. Onan 12.5kW water-cooled generator that powers all accessory systems throughout the transporter. A number of electrical outlets are available inside of the belly boxes, as well as a compressed air outlet.

Concept Transporters upgraded the entire cab interior of the Argosy, making the space a comfortable and inviting place to spend time while driving to the next destination. Custom tan leather upholstery with grey and tan leather accents was incorporated throughout the cabin. No surface was left untouched; disassembled, and reupholstered to the highest quality standards. Important for transporting valuable cargo in sometimes less-than-ideal spaces, a rearview camera was added to make maneuvering easier.

Complete, ready to go, and loaded with features to make any automotive event as easy and enjoyable as possible. The Argosy is “state of the art” in vehicle transportation and event luxury.


“Concept” Custom Mercedes/Freightliner Argosy

Custom Built Mercedes/Freightliner Argosy Show Truck:
• 600 Hp. ISX 16 liter Cummins engine.
• 18 Speed Eaton synchromesh transmission.
• Duel 100-gallon fuel tanks.
• 12,000 lb. front axle.
• Dual 20,000 lb. rear axles.
• Air-ride suspension.
• GVWR 52,000 lb.
• Dual electric mirrors, with adjustments switch on drivers door armrest
• Dayton 295/75/R22.5 tires
• Custom Speedline powder coated Alloy wheels with custom center caps and lug nut covers.
• Power door locks.
• Power windows.
• Full instrumentation.
• Multiple setting engine brake.
• Custom dual air-ride leather covered seats.
• Driver’s side air bag.
• Stereo system with speakers throughout cab and sleeper.
• Automated swing-out entry stairs with lockout switch.
• LED diagnostic, and engine monitoring system.

Concept Transporters Custom Up-Grades:
• Frame stretched to 330” wheelbase.
• Custom-built pass through opening, providing access to lounge area of box-van.
• Custom integrated stainless steel steps from cab to lounge.
• Custom multi layer seal between box and cab with integrated rain gutters.
• Custom fabric interior boot to cover seam between box and cab.
• All emblems deleted.
• Custom paint.
• Side of cab mounted grab handles, door handles, and entry steps powder-coated gloss black.

• Custom front and side window surround painted gloss black.
• Side Mirrors painted gloss black.
• Custom composite side skirts with custom mounting brackets.
• Custom modified engine air intake system.
• Factory air seats refitted in custom leather.
• Factory carpet removed and custom stitched edge carpet installed throughout cab and sleeper.
• Custom interior insert panels throughout cab and sleeper.
• Custom built leather bench seats in back of cab.
• All original plastic interior components sprayed with custom paint/dye to match interior.
• Custom made fabric window and partition blinds.
• Custom made leather and fabric snap on window covers for sleeper windows.
• Custom Mercedes steering wheel.
• Cab tilt pump mechanism relocated to curbside rear of cab for better access.
• Fuel tanks positioned as far forward as possible.
• Fuel tank inlet relocated to front of tanks.
• Custom slide-out battery tray (w/cover) installed on curbside under box.

Concept Custom Rivetless Van-Box:
• Truck cab and box overall length including front bumper and liftgate: 45’, 102” wide, approx. 156” overall height.
• Custom rivet-less van body with custom radius corners and custom cab wrap-around front profile.
• Rivetless .090 aluminum exterior panel construction.
• Custom extruded aluminum radius top rail.
• Custom extruded aluminum radius lower rail.
• Stretched one piece .050 aluminum roof.
• Custom radius front vertical corners with inner radius to wrap-around cab.
• Single slotted galvanized steel logistic post.
• Roof bows on 12” centers for the first 10’ starting at rear of box, and on 24” centers for the remainder of box.
• 4” high tensile strength, steel I-beam crossmembers on 12” centers.
• 1-1/8” laminated hardwood flooring, full length of box.
• Custom reinforced rear doorframe.
• Custom LED clearance light package.

Concept Custom Side Access Door:
• 32” x 84” opening size.
• 10ga. formed structural steel perimeter doorframe inside trailer wall.
• 10ga. formed steel header inside trailer wall below top rail.
• Structural reinforcements added to crossmembers and floor in door area.
• Composite door construction.
• Rivetless exterior construction.
• Lightweight 2-piece .090 aluminum formed door structure.
• .050 5052-H32 aluminum interior panel.
• 12ga. 430-brushed stainless custom steel formed integrated stairs with non-skid tape applied on each step surface.
• Custom locking door latch with integrated dead bolt.
• Long lasting corner mounted door seal.
• Custom recessed hidden hinges.
• Custom removable stainless-steel step extension.


Concept 6,000 lb. Hydraulic Liftgate:
• 144” load surface.
• 3/16” 6061-T6 aluminum tread plate load surface.
• Custom steel frame platform construction.
• .090 Aluminum rivet less exterior skin.
• (6) Recessed LED taillights
• Custom tapered aluminum flip-over transition ramp.
• Custom foldout aluminum radius corner covers with stainless steel hinges and transition panels.
• Formed steel header with extruded aluminum exterior cover.
• 12V DC motor and (1) 220V A/C motor for hydraulic operation mounted in custom slide-out roadside belly box.
• (3) Group 27 12V batteries for 12V DC motor and liftgate control circuits mounted in curbside belly box.
• Integrated limit switches for opening and closing liftgate.
• Custom gate closing stops with integrated limit switches.
• Remote operating control box with cord.
• Load and closing chain covers.
• Provisions for (1) license plate with light.
• Nickel plated chain clevis links and grab hooks.
• 110V battery charger.
• Interior framework primed and painted for rust prevention.
• Low maintenance UHMW covered slide tubes.
• (2) 600W LED load lights.
• Painted to match van body.

Concept Custom Belly Box Package:
• All formed aluminum frame construction.
• Aluminum doors painted to match van body.
• Custom recessed hidden hinges.
• Powder coated lockable door latches on all doors (keyed alike).


Concept Custom Generator Package:
• Power Tech 12.5 kW water cooled diesel generator mounted in custom slide-out belly box compartment located at the rear of the truck on the roadside.
• Fuel drawn from truck supplied tanks.
• Custom sound suppression package.
• Remote start/stop panel with gauges mounted in lounge partition wall.
• Heat wrap insulation on exhaust system.

Custom HVAC System in Lounge:
• 16,000 Btu A/C system with heat pump.
• Condenser mounted between truck frame rails behind rear axles.
• Evaporator mounted in loft above living quarters.
• Custom anodized aluminum supply and return air grills recessed in ceiling.
• Wireless remote thermostat with wall mounted secondary switch.

Concept Custom Interior Living Quarters: (Approx. 14’)
• Custom lounge perimeter frame with integrated insulation and lining.
• Integrated carpet covered storage loft.
• Black frame 96” x 36” sliding radius corner tinted window with screen curbside.
• Black frame 71” x 36” sliding radius corner tinted window with screen roadside.
• Custom wireless remote window blinds on each window.
• Integrated stereo system with Bluetooth connectivity.
• Hidden speakers recessed into front wall cabinets.
• 32” LED TV mounted on custom hanging brackets.
• High quality commercial grade carpet flooring.
• Custom European-style radius corner laminate cabinets.
• Custom stone top end tables.
• Moveable stone and surface meeting table on electric pedestal.
• Custom leather sofa style seating with laminate covered wood base with integrated storage.
• Both sofas fold out into a large bed.
• Custom pocket door at partition wall dividing lounge area and shop area.
• Hand fitted and applied custom commercial quality fabric wall and ceiling covering.
• (3) Recessed 110V outlets with USB chargers built into counter tops in lounge.
Restroom:
• Custom-built bathroom enclosure.
• Stone counter vanity with stainless steel sink and faucet.
• Lighted ceiling fan vented to exterior.
• Ceramic Microphor toilet.
• Custom rubber tile flooring.
• Full height corner wardrobe cabinet.
• Hand fitted and applied custom commercial quality fabric wall and ceiling covering.
• Custom swing style door with custom recessed hinges at partition wall dividing lounge area and bathroom area.

Concept Custom Water System and Plumbing:
• Insta-hot water heater.
• 12V on demand water pump.
• 50 gal. Fresh water tank. (Mounted in center Curbside belly box)
• 60 gal. Black water tank. (Mounted in center Curbside belly box)
• Water tank monitoring gauges mounted in restroom area.

Concept Custom Shop Area Interior Up-Grades:
• Insulated interior with 1” thick rigid foam.
• Custom laminate walls with clear anodized aluminum trim.
• Rivetless pre-painted white aluminum in ceiling.
• Brushed stainless steel trim.
• (4) Surface mounted 120V LED lights.
• Hardwood floor: All screw holes filled and custom rubber flooring applied.
• Custom built laminate finish counter top with integrated storage, stainless steel sink, and beverage refrigerator.
• Custom built laminate finish overhead cabinets with lockable latches.
• Custom black vinyl roll-up rear curtain with zippered man door.
• (2) Rows of surface mounted aircraft tie down track full length of shop floor.
• (4) Heavy duty recessed aluminum d-rings in main shop floor.
• (1) 110V outlet in shop upper cabinet.
• (6) 110V outlets in shop walls.
• Overall shop length: 18’-6” from vinyl wall to lower cabinets.

Concept Custom Hydraulic Second Level Deck:
• Approximately 14’-6” overall ramp length.
• Lightweight steel frame construction.
• Complete deck is powered coated custom light grey color.
• 12ga. steel load surface.
• Load surface is 23” overall width (each side)
• Reinforced channel sections underneath for additional support.
• Fully locks in 6” increments.
• Maximum clearance under deck is 79-1/2” when locked on top lock.
• 12V hydraulic power supply to operate deck.
• (4) Recessed d-ring ties downs integrated into deck.


Custom HVAC System in Lounge:
• 14,000 Btu A/C system with heat pump.
• Condenser mounted in curbside rear belly box.
• Evaporator mounted at rear of shop above deck.
• Wireless remote thermostat.

Concept Custom Electrical System:
• 50A / 240V Main electrical distribution panel.
• Automatic transfer switch.
• 50A / 240V Shore power receptacle and cord.
• (2) Exterior curbside duplex receptacles installed in belly boxes.
• (4) Corner Mounted LED lights in shop area.
• (2) 600W LED load lights at liftgate.
• Recessed LED lighting in lounge area (ceiling and under cabinet.)
• Lighted ceiling fan with exterior venting in bathroom.
• (3) Group 27 12V House batteries with dedicated charger.
• (4) 12V Ceiling lights in shop area.
• (4) 110V outlets in lounge.
• (7) 110V outlets in shop.
• (2) Exterior 110V outlets in curbside wall near top rail.
• All required electrical wiring for all accessories including: stereo, speakers, TV, lighting, water monitor system, liftgate power unit, hydraulic deck, shore power, etc.


Concept Custom Box-Van & Truck Paint:
• Custom grey pearl metallic paint
• Custom gloss black accents: mirror covers, grab handles, grill and headlight surrounds, etc