2012 Buyer’s Guide: Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Vans

CONTENTS

 

  1. Where to Start: First Steps in Buying a Wheelchair Van
  2. What to Consider: Wheelchair Van Conversion Styles
    1. Side-Entry Vs. Rear-Entry Wheelchair Vans
    2. In-Floor Vs. Fold-Up Wheelchair Ramps
    3. Power Wheelchair Ramps and Doors
    4. Automatic Wheelchair Docking Systems
  3. What’s Available: Wheelchair Van Overview
    1. Wheelchair Van Conversion Manufacturers
    2. Buying Used Wheelchair Vans
  4. Where You Can Find It: Your Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Van Dealer
  5. Where to Be Careful: Be Cautious of Direct Wheelchair Van Internet Sellers
  6. Final Thoughts

In 2010, we introduced our very first Buyer’s Guide: Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Vans. The guide was designed as a comprehensive resource for people looking to buy a wheelchair van – 60% of whom are doing so for the very first time.

We know that the process can be an intimidating experience for many people. However, if you are one of those individuals, don’t fret! Even experienced wheelchair van users can find themselves struggling to understand the vast array of new products available since their last purchase.

As specifications on the conversions of wheelchair vans can change from model year to model year, we may need to update the guide during the course of the year. In the interim, always feel comfortable contacting one of our experienced VCI Mobility Professional Sales Consultants for the most up-to-date information.

Our hope is that this guide will help focus your attention on the most important buying considerations, present you with all of your available options, and help you make the best decision.

Wheelchair van users have many options to choose from! The wheelchair van industry has greatly evolved over the years and now produces more products and styles than ever before. The quality of wheelchair vans has also improved significantly. In fact, handicap conversions now look more like original factory equipment than aftermarket modifications.

In this 2012 Buyer’s Guide: Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Vans, the team at VCI Mobility has assembled critical information that you can use to help make your wheelchair van buying decision. We’ve worked to efficiently organize the models, the manufacturers, and the major decision points so you can spend more time contemplating the information and testing the products – and less time doing basic research.

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