Differences Between a Regular Van and a Handicap Wheelchair Van

Purchasing a minivan can bring everything you’ve ever needed to suit all the action in your household. From soccer games to summer road trips, there are countless uses for the family van. A minivan can also help a loved one with mobility disabilities to have easy access. But what are some improvements that can be done or added to a minivan?

Several ways to makeover a regular van into a handicap accessible wheelchair van

For example, if you need easy wheelchair or scooter access, there are several ways to convert the family van. We sell scooter lifts that can easily grab a scooter off the floor with the push of a button, as it easily stores into the back of your vehicle. Although, these scooter lifts are made for more independent drivers or for a full-size van. What if you need the back storage in your vehicle? Perhaps the person you’re transporting daily needs to stay in their wheelchair while traveling? Then a converted wheelchair accessible van is the best choice.

We offer plenty of handicap accessible mini-vans for sale from various makes and models. Vantage lowered floor mini-vans and suvs are also available for rent. Some of our recommendations? The Honda Pilot Northstar conversion handicap wheelchair vans for sale which offers a manual in-floor ramp. With so many practical features, this van should be considered an SUV instead. How about the Dodge Caravan Northstar conversion van? With a slide out ramp, your interior remains spacious and comfortable for all those aboard. The Toyota Sienna Northstar handicap accessible mini-vans for sale is also at the top of our list.

Transfers Seats for Handicap Vans

For hard to reach vehicles, a transfer seat is the perfect way to hop into a van or SUV. A transfer seat can be added to almost any spot inside a vehicle. Whether it’s a front passenger transfer seat, at the back or side of the van, or a transfer seat for the driver’s side. This seat creates a safe and easy transition from wheelchair or scooter. Most transfer seats today can be installed into any vehicle without major modifications. So, if you ever want to buy a new car or van, you can always re-install the transfer seat and keep the old vehicle in great shape.

At the end of the day, everyone’s needs are different. Choosing the best van or SUV for your family is very important. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes on converting a regular minivan into a handicap accessible vehicle. The process also involves the alteration of the suspension to compensate for the extra weight from the chair on board. Aesthetically, the handicap wheelchair vans for sale on our site might not look too different from regular vans. The sleek design of the in-floor ramp is safe and suited for all types of loading and unloading areas.

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