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blondel

We have enjoyed motorhoming for many years but due to a sudden illness earlier this year my husband has now partial paralysis in his lower limbs. He has been the main driver but unless we can find a suitable van ie automatic which can be fitted with hand controls, I am now the only driver. His first reaction was that we would have to give up the van - CI Cipro twin but I am gradually gaining confidence and he is able to access the van through the cab with help of grab handles. We can't go far at the moment due to endless hospital appointments but I can see accessible parking becoming a problem with over 22 feet of van (and me parking it!) so we are thinking about sizing down to a high top conversion. We would need to use it daily so would need 4 belted seats. My husband is over 6 foot 2" so would need 2 long singles or a very large double bed. I have looked at Horizons unlimited which seems a good solution but it is a long way away as we live in the North East of England. Has anyone any advice or any suggestions PLEASE?

bandaid

Despair not,

This would be better in the disabled section of the forum, and, no doubt a moderator will adjust its place.

So, theres loads of disabled motorhomers on here, and they will certainly help you out with the best info possible....that of experience.
Be patient, and they'll turn up..

Grizzly

I can't offer any advice about types of van but good on yer both for carrying on camping and I hope you are soon suited.

I might be completely wrong about this but is there not some scheme to remit tax ( VAT ?) on a vehicle that is intended for your sole use ? There are firms that specialise in adapting vans to your needs and they will know eg

http://www.marquismotorhomes.co.uk/mobility.html

G

bandaid

Told you.

and I warrant, theres more to come.

rapidorob

ActiveCampers

Hi

You want an accessible panel van?

See

JohnsCrossMotorHomes

Steamdrivenandy

Blondel,

You have a PM from a Horizons Innovation owner (moi).

SDA