electric lift for disabled access
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This sort of thing....... http://www.dolphinlifts.co.uk/usspsl.html
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Don't know if this is what you are interested in Cabby, but there was a guy on the pitch opposite us ( we are at Bonterra
Park, Benicassim) who was disabled, in a wheelchair who had just such a lift fitted to his van. It seemed to work great. He was in and out of van all day. He left a couple of days ago so I can't ask him about it but I have his contact details so I could contact him and ask him if you are interested or if the other link didn't give you the info you need.
Park, Benicassim) who was disabled, in a wheelchair who had just such a lift fitted to his van. It seemed to work great. He was in and out of van all day. He left a couple of days ago so I can't ask him about it but I have his contact details so I could contact him and ask him if you are interested or if the other link didn't give you the info you need.
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Glad you are still looking for ways for both of you to continue enjoying travelling Cabby.
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And I want to say what a huge inspiration this man was - the one in the wheelchair. He is fairly young - ex army or some branch of the Forces. I don't know the cause of his disability but he has lost the use of his legs somehow. I suspect it was something to do with his former career. Anyway he was the epitome of cheerfulness. He was out every day on his bike ie a wheel that attached to his wheelchair which he powered with his arms, he swam every day (there is a hydraulic chair at the pool) and I never saw him without a smile on his face. Humbling indeed for those of us with so much less to complain about.
Hope whatever you are contemplating Cabby works for you. Being out and about certainly empowered (sorry, horrible word but it's apt) the guy.
Hope whatever you are contemplating Cabby works for you. Being out and about certainly empowered (sorry, horrible word but it's apt) the guy.
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Hi Cabby, im not sure of your situation so this info might not be appropriate. We had a lift fitted, and the door widened on our autotrail cheyenne a few years ago. This was because hubby is a wheelchair user (weirdly the guy described at Benicassim sounds very similar!!). it was done by a company called coachbuilt gb, they have a website. But if this issue isnt to do with a chair then ive seen a small " standing" type lift on the standard door of motorhomes. i'll try to find that info.
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Unfortunately we have reached the stage where the good lady cannot stand or walk/shuffle without assistance, has no balance to speak of.So it looks like it is the end of both of us traveling around in a motorhome. For trips out we now use a London Black Cab with a built in ramp.Will consider selling in the new year when it has a new MOT etc.But we do have some super memories to share and talk about.
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Sorry to hear that is your decision Cabby :frown2: Keep those super memories at the forefront of your mind and please keep sharing that wealth of experience with us :wink2:
Ken.
Ps. You might want to consider posting this in its own thread as not everyone that knows you may visit this one ??
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My wife is disabled, when we visited the Dusseldorf motorhome show about five years ago we saw an excellent conversion of a Hymer motorhome by this company. We didn't ask the price as we knew in our heart of hearts that we couldn't afford it. Looking at their website they don't seem to do such a vehicle these days. For those who can afford the best it may be worth contacting them.
The Hymer featured a wheelchair lift and numerous modifications for the benefit of disabled users.
Sandy
The Hymer featured a wheelchair lift and numerous modifications for the benefit of disabled users.
Sandy
Hi Cabby Have a look here under Rotating Seats. http://www.elap.co.uk/category/motoring-vehicle-adaptations/seating-solutions/
REgards Dick.
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thanks have added to bookmarks with other disabled sites. However after looking at some sites I did wonder if I might be better off having a panel van LWB with a tailgate and having a ramp at the back for access.Still on the drawing board with overlapping ideas.Little bits of cardboard on graph paper.:laugh::laugh: Who still do a tailgate on a panel van.
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Not looked it up but I see them every day or so, ambulances also have a half ramp tailgate arrangement, so they are out there, I'll look later when I get home, remember though if you park in a town and use the ramp to get the lass out, you may be stuck on your return if someone parks too close, so you'd need to think ahead when parking so this is less likely, like last in a line of cars where you have yellow lines behind you stopping anyone parking right up your chuff.
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Looking at one of these, maybe fit it to the front passenger seat of the motorhome.transfer from wheel chair.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bruno-Turny...393129?hash=item33c6e782a9:g:xnQAAOSw9GhYfXN8
For journey's around the town and within 20 miles, we use a London black Cab that loads wheelchairs in from the nearside, rather than through the back. We find that other drivers are more courteous to us as the sight of a Taxi means only a slight delay.Plus of course the preferential treatment from other London Taxis.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bruno-Turny...393129?hash=item33c6e782a9:g:xnQAAOSw9GhYfXN8
For journey's around the town and within 20 miles, we use a London black Cab that loads wheelchairs in from the nearside, rather than through the back. We find that other drivers are more courteous to us as the sight of a Taxi means only a slight delay.Plus of course the preferential treatment from other London Taxis.
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Hi all,
Found this on my facebook profile if it hasn't been posted already.
http://www.diagnosticcaravans.com/reservations/
£1495 + £100 fitting.
Hope this is a help.
Found this on my facebook profile if it hasn't been posted already.
http://www.diagnosticcaravans.com/reservations/
£1495 + £100 fitting.
Hope this is a help.
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Sorry about that cabby, I didnt read the post in full. Just skimmed through and thought that was what you needed. I'll have another nosey if I know anyone who does similar for wheelchairs.
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