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5 types of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Pick-up trucks have a low gas mileage and high center of gravity like SUVs. If your pick-up truck is not wheelchair accessible, an expensive robotic or transfer chair system is required to move the wheelchair in and out of the truck. However, even the wheelchair-accessible trucks require the wheelchair to be transported to the truck's bed. This exposes it to damaging elements that may affect its durability and reduce its life. Wheelchair-Accessible Conversion Vans Conversion vans are among the common wheelchair-accessible vehicles on the market today. They are ideal because they have a lot of space where a chair lift, chair ramp, and a customized driver can be easily positioned. Besides, it offers luxuries such as seating and sleeping areas, water, and television to people in wheelchairs. Conversion vans are designed for people who do not like driving large RVs. Wheelchair SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) Only a few large SUVs such as Ford Excursion and Suburban can be modified to accommodate a wheelchair lift, the greatest modification being at the side doors. Due to their popularity, stylish design and off the road four-wheel drive feature, most people like to have one even if they are confined in wheelchairs. Full Sized Vans Full sized vans use lifts which are more expensive as compared to the usual ramps. They are less stable compared to minivans and require widening of the back doors and raising of the roof to accommodate a lift. Wheelchair-Accessible Minivans Minivans are the best wheelchair-accessible vehicles. They are affordable and have lots of interior space that can accommodate a wheelchair among other things. Additionally, they have the best safety ratings, quick access, and good gas mileage. They are available in both rear and side wheelchair entry and are fitted with a ramp for easy entry and exit.