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Roy_Lynne
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Jul 07, 2015

Wheelchair assessable

A friend of ours is interested in RVing but is wheelchair bound. Are there any RV's that are better than others to modify and what are some of the things that we should tell him to look for and consider. He is a couple so there will be someone to manage the dumping, etc.

Thanks so much.

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  • Many if not most of the motorhome manufacturers have disability departments to assist in building or adding accommodations to an RV.
  • There was a Class A DP for sale in Birmingham, AL area that had a fully equipped wheel chair lift built into the bedroom side. The door to the bedroom and bath were also widened for easy access.

    Check RVtrader it may still be available. It wasn't cheap around $230000 but was fairly new and look top of the line.

    Its a 2008 Monaco Signature, at $199000 now.
  • One thing to keep in mind.With my situation we started with a 5th wheel.That worked until stroke happened an than my partner was unable to climb steps not only to get in rv but when in was unable to get from bed in front to necessary room many times during day an night.So answer to that is we went to bumper trailer thinking that would solve problem. It did not!Finally have a class a with a lift.for getting in an out This has solved many problems for me.Remember with a toy hauler you still will have to get person in an out of pick up truck as you travel.As time goes on this will become harder for person an those helping.Remember you can not travel with person in trailer of any kind.
  • When we decided to take care of my dad with dementia, we eventually had to modify our 5th wheel when he was no longer able to walk. I installed a Burr Handi-Lift. http://www.burractuators.com/lifts/handy_lift.htm

    This was the least expensive alternative. I did have to modify the wall of our 5th wheel to support the lift mount.

    Based on the experience with my dad I would look at Toyhaulers (trailer or motorhome type). The ramp makes getting in and out easier. The garage area can be customized to fit his needs.
  • A cousin of mine that posted quit a bit on here before he moved to the cemetery used a bumper pull toy hauler because his wife used a wheel chair. I don't remember the brand but I'll look for it.
  • try accessunlimited.com or unlimitedmobility.com.There are others an i think if you google in mobility lifts for rvs There are all kinds of different lifts available but be prepared to spend 4 to $7000 dollars.

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