The ramp vans have the system with which the wheelchair user can enter and exit an accessible van. The wheelchair lift is motorised platform that can be raised and lowered. The wheelchair may be occupied, but then too it can be moved from the ground to the van floor.
Reason for preference
The motorise lift is usually preferred as the people with disabilities lack the strength of the upper body. It becomes difficult for them to manoeuvre the ramp all by themselves. The full size van is much better than a minivan for the wheelchair users. Since the users are usually of average height, the wheelchair vans are more prevalent in the market.
- The Wheelchair Van can easily fold into the cabin of the vehicle or can come out from the compartment that is installed beneath the sliding door.
- The side entry ramp deploys form the side instead from the back. This is deployed on the side of the van slides after the power operated door. They can either be manually operated or automatically operated. The safety is more important and so must have a manual override.
- The side ramp of the Wheelchair Van will present a problem if at all you park in a two car garage. This is because there will not be enough room or space to deploy the ramp accurately.
- The rear entry ramp deploys form the back of the van. This is the only one that best suits the wheelchair users. It is the best for them who prefer to sit in the middle or the back of the vehicle. Here manual operation is mandatory. Hence it is a bit cheaper, but nowadays even automatic is available.
Portable ramp is the one that is light weight as well as flexible. This can be used for access to vehicles and also access to homes. It includes safety measures for the users.