Toy Hauler for wheelchair accessible entrance???

The 30 inch wide door is really important for wheelchair access. Most portable ramps are made to be just under 30 inches wide, so if you get a narrower door, it really limits your ability to use a standard portable wheelchair ramp. I use a ten foot ramp I found here: Wheelchair Ramp

Works great for me.

I have a 04 prowler 270s and converted it to power wheelchair access by adding a ramp by pairing up 2 sets of Harbor freight folding ramps slightly over 10feet long, adding adjustable jack stands at the joint area. I selected this trailer based on the fact it had a 30"door,a super slide out and a full size rear bath. Opened up the Bath wall by cutting and hinging it keeping the original door of 24" and the wall door 18" resulting in a 42" opening.
My son Eric (30) has enjoyed camping with us his entire life this trailer allows him to move about and sit in the comfort of his chair. He is assisted with entering the trailer and at a combined weight of 569lbs I made sure the ramp was sturdy
A Big negative is trailer height do to the slide.
But we just finished a 8 day trip, and are taking him to a camping concert for 3 nights next weekend

Thank you all for the great recommendations, our son is 15 and has Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy,he has both an electric wheelchair and a manual/power assist chair that he uses. We decided that we are going to look into modifying our travel trailer with a larger door and ramp system, the bathroom is a definite no go in our trailer but that is something we can deal with, :) and the bed he used to sleep on was the pull down couch right inside the door anyway. If this is even possible this seems to be the more economical way to go at this time.
Thanks again,
Carol

Hi Carol,
I spend about half my time in a manual chair due to PPMS. I also own a Toy Hauler, you have gotten some great info from the group.
Things to think about,
Manual or Power chair
Arm strength if manual
Most ramps are not as grippy as you would think when wet virtually all of them are steeper than ADA spec
Interior accessibility once inside, transfers for bed, toilet etc.
Most ramps have threshold issues as delivered, there are ways to deal with this though
Just a few items to think about feel free tp PM me to discuss or here is fine also.

God Bless and have fun,
Mark

Dunesport will build you a custom TH that is totally Handicap Accesible.

Duneport

We've looked at toyhaulers at dealers and the slope is much too steep to be safe. You might do better buying a used RV that has been converted to make it accessible. Try looking here - http://www.rvproperty.com/handicap_rv_sales_1.htm

If you want to buy new Winnebago will modify to suit your needs - http://www.winnebagoind.com/products/commercial/ability/

So will Born Free - http://dodgenmobiletech.com/mobility-rvs

Newmar makes one too - http://www.newmarcorp.com/news/newmar_desiagns_wheelchair

We've been fulltiming for about 19 years , most of the time I've been in a wheelchair. Check our blog for more information about my experiences living , camping and sightseeing as a wheelchair RVer. Good luck with your search!

Thank you all so much for your input and suggestions!

Maybe block up the door ramp to a decent angle,and use those wider loading ramps like the ones to load stuff in a pick up.You could pin it to the door so they don't slip.Cover it with wood and if needed I would think you could devise a removable handrail.
Good luck.

I would check the angle of the ramp. We had the same thought for our live-in mother-in-law.

When I did a test with her powered wheel chair, I found it could not negotiate the ramp; it was too steep. I am sure I could figure out something but its not going to work by merely lowering the ramp.

Some THs are much closer to the ground so the angle on their ramps are not as steep. There are ways to make it work and no doubt a TH with a garage would be a plus...

Dune sport will custom build one. They did for a friend of mine. The bathroom and bedroom are also an issue on normal TH's.