Mobility Vans

You can find several vehicles that have already been converted to include all of the features that you will need.  When you're considering a new mobility van or SUV, you should be sure that you can use mobility lifts, hand controls, and restraint systems inside the vehicle.  Some vehicles may be too small to hold all of the different features and accessories that you will need, but don't give up until you find the right fit.  You can shop for anything from a full-size conversion van to a sleek minivan.  The size of car depends on your wants and needs, as well as the amount of money that you are able to spend.

Mobility vans come in several sizes and styles, from full size conversion vans to minivans and even sport utility vehicles.  They are regular vehicles that have been converted to make transporting wheelchairs and scooters easier on the disabled.  Many of them will come equipped with electric wheelchair and scooter lifts, as well as mobility accessories such as hand controls and seat transfers.

There are, of course, many different styles and sizes.  Some are luxuriously appointed with upgraded interiors and additional features.  If that is outside of your price range, you consider one of the more functional models.  You can even purchase used handicap vans, and rest assured that they have all been inspected and refurbished to offer the very best in safety.

Here are a few things you might want to consider when shopping for a mobility vans:

* find out about the lowered floor feature conversion that allows the wheelchair to be positioned in the front passenger location or in the driver's location

* inquire about additional headroom in critical areas of the van to accommodate specialized equipment and devices

* ask about driver and front passenger recess seat belt retractors, which make more room for equipment to be maneuvered in these locations

* inquire about the warranty, not only on the vehicle itself, but also on the modifications made to convert the vehicle into a handicap van

* deal with a professional expert familiar with the requirements of a safe and reliable van conversion; not every disability is the same, and you need to deal with someone who is attentive to your specialized and unique needs for a van that will provide you with years of quality service

* there are different sized vans; not all of them are full sized; since this is a vehicle you will probably be using for a long time, get a van large enough to suit your needs now and in the upcoming future.

When shopping for mobility van, the things to remember to check for include safety, reliability, value, and ease of use. A reliable and qualified van conversion professional will help you find the vehicle that is right for you, not just try to sell you any vehicle just to move it off their lot or to make a commission for a listed used vehicle.