Southern Comfort has been one of the top names in custom conversion vans since 1979. The family owned Alabama company is renowned for their show quality paintwork and their meticulous attention to detail. Their new line of conversion vans continues a 30 year tradition of innovation, with state of the art electronics packages and custom LED lighting.
The basis for the 2013 GMC Conversion Van from Southern Comfort you see above is a GMC Savana. The Savana's 5.3 liter Vortec V8 uses variable valve timing to put out 310 horsepower and 324 lb-ft of torque. The chassis features a fully boxed high strength steel frame and can tow up to 6,700 pounds. Southern Comfort uses this as a base and then add a hi-top roof and large flush mounted windows.
The exterior of the van is first customized with a molded ground effects package. The package gives the van a contemporary and aggressive look with a front spoiler, illuminated running boards and a rear bumper featuring custom exhaust outlets. Adding to the van's high end look is a set of premium chrome 20 inch wheels shod in low profile all season tires. The van is then transformed with one of the custom paint finishes that Southern Comfort is famous for.
The interior of the van is the last word in luxury. All seating is finished in premium two-tone leather with embroidered head restraints. The feeling of luxury is enhanced by Berber carpet and inlaid high gloss wood trim throughout the cabin. The cavernous interior space is kept comfortable and private with deep tinted sunscreen glass, and separate rear heating and air conditioning controls. The front heated bucket seats are power assisted and feature power lumbar support, while the middle row captain's chairs can recline fully. The rear seating can be converted into a bed at the touch of a button using power slide and recline features. The final touch to the interior refinements is a large power moonroof.
What sets the Southern Comfort conversion van apart is the array of electronic features that would be more suited to a high end media room. The flat screen TV measures 31' and is connected to a DVD and Blu-ray player. Entertainment options are further enhanced by an HDMI input which can be used to connect video game consoles or other devices. Passengers can listen to music by plugging their iPod or mp3 player into one of the numerous outlets, or they can listen to it pulse on the high powered kicker audio system. The system is enhanced by a rear mounted sub woofer for deeper bass and richer sound. Tying the whole experience together is the Southern Comfort's LED lighting package. When a change of mood is desired, a remote control can be used to adjust the color of the interior lights and add a number of pre-programmed special effects.
