Sprinter Class B Wheelchair Accomodation (?)
Having recently experienced a gout incident I have become interested in outfitting my Class B Sprinter to accommodate travel by a solo wheelchair user. Mine is the configuration that has a toilet comp...
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DougE wrote:
I'm an engineer so I can get out a tape measure and check fitment issues, but I was really trying to get some "real world" experiences from those that already deal with this issue.
I hope I didn't insult you! I just find that sometimes trying things out physically gives me different information from what a tape measure gives me.
For example, if you have to make an eight point turn to pivot the wheelchair around, is it the hassle it sounds like? Or is it easy to grab onto something and just jockey yourself back and forth? Is the arm of the driver's seat in a place where it will catch on the edge of your pants, or not?
Also, if you happen to be on the smaller side, you might consider a teenager sized wheelchair. I used one once when traveling with a broken leg, and it was a lot more convenient than the adult size.
