Are you or your loved one searching for a quality, easy to use and comfortable wheelchair minivan?
Mobility vehicles often have more equipment considerations to look at as opposed to your everyday minivan. Finding the right type of lift specific to the wheelchair user is one major component in most persons search. Depending on how many people you plan on transporting in your van, locating a vehicle that has enough seating or space is another factor. In addition, finding a make and model you will be happy to drive is incredibly important.
In addition to many other important details going into your decision, wheelchair minivans can be an incredibly costly expense! Doing proper research and finding the highest quality vehicle for the most affordable price is most likely your aim!
Take a look at the following reviews and comparisons of wheelchair minivan makers Honda, Toyota Dodge and Chrysler. These minivans have been converted for mobility use by Braun Ability® and VMI (Vantage Mobility International)®. Both Braun Ability® and VMI (Vantage Mobility International)® are leaders in the wheelchair conversion van industry. Paired with quality models such as the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country make these vans the most desirable of all wheelchair minivans.
Braun Ability Chrysler Town and Country
The Braun Ability Chrysler Town and Country offers the largest amount of rear passenger area space in terms of height, (61) inches and the lowest ramp angle at 7.5 degrees. The minivan is equipped with a fold-out ramp system that stores behind the front passenger seat. While the Town and Country offers a taller interior height space, the fold in ramp takes up quite a bit of room.
Braun Ability Toyota Sienna
The Toyota Sienna with Braun Ability conversion has a lowered floor, (about 12.5 inches). Braun offers both in-floor and fold out ramp options. The in-floor model allows the cabin area of the van to retain more space. The fold-out ramp make take up more room but it can be preferred due to its ability to be manually operated in the instance of a mechanical malfunction. The Braun ramp angle is at 8.8 degrees which allows for easy entrance and exit for the wheelchair user. The interior height of the van is about 58 inches. Braun offers a 3-year, 36,000-mile warranty.
VMI Toyota Sienna
VMI and Toyota have worked together to build an easy to use and spacious wheelchair minivan. VMI’s specialty is in-floor ramp deployment. The controls for the door openings and ramps are considered to be easy to use. The in-floor ramp is deployed at a degree of 8.5. The VMI Sienna has an interior height of 61.8 inches allowing for taller wheelchair passengers to sit comfortably. VMI offers a 3-year 36,000-mile warranty. VMI recommends a once a year, in-floor ramp service which they provide free of charge.
VMI Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey has a floor drop of about 12.56 inches. The minivan features an in-floor ramp system. The angle of the ramp is about 8 degrees. The Odyssey’s interior space is about four inches less than the Toyota Sienna.
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