Maintaining Your Mobility Van:
These days handicapped mobility vans can take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. The accessibility, ease and comfort these vans now offer make them incredible life enhancing vehicles for those living with a disability or their loved ones.
In order for your handicapped van conversion to take you wherever you want to go, you’ll want to make sure you’re taking the best possible care of it. Preventative maintenance tips will ensure you’re van stays in great shape between service visits.
Maintenance Tips:
Kneeling Chain:
Near the right, rear tire lies your kneeling chain. It’s encouraged that you lightly lubricate the chain with a light lithium grease every sixth months.
In many mobility vans an actuator compartment is located behind the bench seat, under the floor. Periodically checking it to make sure its free of debris will help keep your vans moving mechanism systems moving smoothly.
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Door Track:
Keeping the lower door track on the ramp side of your conversion van completely clean and free of debris is an easy way to prevent an avoidable problem. Checking it weekly, for example when vacuuming or getting gas will help you eliminate unnecessary trips to the service garage.
Ramp:
Keeping your ramp area clean, whether it be a power folding ramp or an in-the-floor ramp can save you from a whole lot of headaches. Your ramps hinges should be sprayed periodically with a Silicon or Teflon based lubricant every six months.
– If your ramp is a folding ramp, make sure to spray both upper and lower hinges. For an in-the-floor ramp spray the hinge located on the protected corner.
Accessories:
Several conversion accessories are available when picking out a mobility van. Based on the needs of you or your loved one, it is important to know about what accessories will offer you the most and how to take care of them. If you’re interested in any of the following accessories, be sure to find out how to keep them working smoothly.
–Power tie-downs: Make sure your power tie down is free of debris at all times. Occasionaly check the wear and tear of your tie down to ensure the alarm and release is in proper working order.
–Hand Controls: Every so often it is a good idea to lubricate the hand controls. Refer to your hand control manual as to how to properly take care of them.
–The Six Way Power Seat: Using a light lithium grease to lubricate the six way power seat will keep it running its best. As always, keep the tracks for the seat clear of debris.
When looking to purchase your next mobility van, be sure to check out our inventory at Classic Vans. Give us a call at 866-370-8222 or check out our inventory at www.classicvans.com . Let us help you find the mobility van that will suit all of your needs and wants.