Wheelchair in an RV?
I've located some narrow wheelchairs on line that may work in my fifth wheel. Are any of you using one? Any advice appreciated.
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thestoloffs wrote:Golden_HVAC wrote:
I was considering a toy hauler model, with a fold down rear ramp. One model by Heartland has a small bathtub and toilet in the back area, as well as the normal larger bath that would be up a few steps in the front area.
Fred, before you get that toy hauler, better measure the angle of the ramp and try going up it unassisted in your chair.
The ANSI standard for wheelchair ramps is 1' of length for every 1" of rise, or equal to a 10% grade. When we looked at toy haulers, none of them even came close to that specification. DW's power scooter couldn't even make it up that ramp, and she can manage a 20% grade in it!
Would one of those ATV type winches work in this application? Using a remote controller..one could be 'on line' going down and then for the return. Just asking.
Gary Haupt
