vans

  1. Bad Balance

    Folding Van Ramps ?

    I am interested in buying a commercial van and equipping it with a folding ramp. The idea is to avoid the costly complication of van conversion. There are 3 suitable compact vans available that have car like driving compartments, suitable dimensions weight carrying capacity and good gas milage...
  2. Barbie

    having a back up plan...

    today I learned a good lesson in having a backup plan. I took my husband out for a day trip in our van. It has been running fine--so I wasn't even worried. Well, murphy's law--we stopped at our shop, walked around a bit and I left the van completely open. he got back in and I shut all the...
    • Barbie
    • Thread
    • back battery chair friend ramp running trip van vans worried
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Current caregivers
  3. K

    Advice for A Vacation:

    My husband uses an Avap, a Sip N Puff, Can't Walk anymore, in a powerchiar all the time...transfers to the toilet but needs a great deal of help/bars, personal help, he has a special shower chiar with a back because his back is weak, has a feeding tube having two feedings and eating one still...
    • KissJ
    • Thread
    • ability accessibility advice back driving eating feeding feeding tube shower transfers travel vacation vans wheelchair wheelchair vans
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General discussion about ALS/MND
  4. hn7609

    Van Purchase Question

    I’ve progressed to a point where I am in a chair all of the time & it’s getting a bit tough not having a properly equipped van. I’m curious about the opinions of those who have purchased vans. The way I see it I have 3 options. 1- Just get a new van with all of the bells & whistles. Can’t...
  5. L

    Transportation Issues

    Please share your experience/concerns/ideas for transportation! My first point of interest is ideas for going beyond the lock-in van to a travel van! Here's what my 'think outside the box/ craziness is wondering".. I am wondering if maybe there could be a vehicle that we can roll the chair...
  6. Q

    wheelchair accessible mini vans

    Does anybody have any opinions about the various systems put on the mini vans for wheelchair access? Any thing you wish was different with what you have or any other recommendations. Also, any input on what brand of mini vans seems to work the best?
  7. S

    2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE IMS Rampvan Handicap Wheelchair Van Side Power Ramp

    IMS Rampvan Wheelchair Handicap Van Side Power Ramp All Options $13500 Very Tight Well Running Engine and Trans. Very Good Condition No Dents Scratches- New Van On Way. Two original remotes and rear taillight magnetic pass opens power sliding door and extends power ramp. Additional controls...
  8. 913mommyof3

    Where to find a vehicle?

    I have been keeping my eyes open and checking craigslist for wheelchair vans. I finally found one I was really interested in, and they sold it. I emailed them 3 hrs after it was posted. I am going to lose my mind! I don't know how anyone affords a converted vehicle! I feel obsessed with...
  9. B

    rollx or braun car lifts

    We are looking at mini vans to accomadate my power chair. We have seen a Toyota with a Braun lift that slides into the side door. The Chrystler we saw had a Rollx lift that slides under the floor boards. We live in Vermont and are concerned about ice and snow build up. Any recommendations...
  10. arkallen

    Naked Truth

    “The first step will be an Assessment Officer coming to your home to watch you take a shower” Say what?! Did you just utter the words I think I heard you utter or did I imagine you uttering something that was not your utterance at all? Such a moment has much in common with a near-death...
    • arkallen
    • Thread
    • children clothes clothing death eyes fear foot information love night reading vans wheelchair worry
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: People with ALS (PALS)
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