help pls caravelle or multivan with wheel chair lift

[hajb]

hi i need to buy a van that i can get wheel chair lift fitted i have seen a 2002 t4 diesel with191780 kms it had timing belt done and has service book the cost $19000 plus no the road cost it will cost me $11000 to fit a wheel chair lift. how wil this van be in 5 or 6 years or should i look at a newer model say 2007 i just want to get the right van for the long term i dont i will be do any more tham 15 to 20000 km a year whats your views on this thanks

[MultiplexMan]

There are a couple already fitted out on carsales right now in your price range.

Here's the best:

2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER CREWVAN LOW ROOF T5 MY08 Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au 1247 1252 1282 4294962746 4294962384&distance=25&find=wheelchair|CarAll

Here's a cheap option meeting your original specs:

2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T4 Private Cars For Sale in NSW - carsales.com.au 1247 1252 1282 4294962746 4294962384&distance=25&find=wheelchair|CarAll

[Sunny43.5]

Hi Hajb I have had two VW vans since 2000 one T4 and current T5 we have two diasbled kids that are confined to wheelchairs , I used to have a business on the Gold Coast fitting out vans etc with wheel chair lifts etc . But believe it or not I refused to fit a lift to either of our vans as I know the problems associated with them . As both our kids are pushed they do not need a lift I can reccommend Prarie View Industries they have a variety of wheeel chair ramps as a much cheaper alternative to lifts . The big plus is that they are removed if required with only four screws they only take up a tiny amount of space and you can unfold them and fold them in a matter of seconds here is a photo of a side mounted one we have ours on the rear its inside and folds out .Regards Howard [IMG][/IMG]

Forgot to mention check headroom as with some interiors like a caravelle with air con in the roof can make head room a bit tight , we bought standard vans so to speak and did a custom fitout myself so as to have maximum headroom and seat layout to hold an extra two pasengers . If you like I can send some pics of our van . Howard

[Seano]

hi i need to buy a van that i can get wheel chair lift fitted i have seen a 2002 t4 diesel with191780 kms it had timing belt done and has service book the cost $19000 plus no the road cost it will cost me $11000 to fit a wheel chair lift. how wil this van be in 5 or 6 years or should i look at a newer model say 2007 i just want to get the right van for the long term i dont i will be do any more tham 15 to 20000 km a year whats your views on this thanks

The base van you are looking at is probably 6 to 8 grand overpriced to begin with IMO. As already suggested, I'd look first at vehicles already converted rather than having it done.

[hajb]

thanks

thanks for your replys still thinking which way to go. may have to dig in to the home loan? thanks howard for photos of the ramp my wife has a bad back i was thinking when the little bloke gets bigger she may not get the wheel chair up the ramp.

[Sunny43.5]

Just out of interest my wife had the same thought so we now have this great device it has solved all our problems with loading and everyday movements it also is removable in 30 seconds Merits Health Products?power wheelchair, electric scooter, wheelchair, respiratory products, beds, patient aids. There are suppliers here in Brisbane the units were around $750 . Howard

[Silver Caravelle]

Hi,

I have a 2008 Multivan and have a Ricon rear lift installed. Cost $10K installed including floor retractable belts. Installed by Norden in Melb. The rear was moved to the middle and one of the captains chairs moved to the third row along side where the wheel chair sits. Plenty of head room once in the vehicle, but can be a little tight with the rear tail gate up and the hoist in lift position when pushing the wheel chair wityh person in. The differing heights wheelchairs can dramitically impact headroom. Aim to have wheelchairs with the lowest centre of gravity possible.

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Regards,

Scott