power wheelchaird in camper
good evening, we just purchased our first camper in almost ten years. Some things have changed since then. One we now have two kids so needed room for them. Two I was diagnosed with als. I currently u...
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My wife had ALS and passed away in August. But I did a lot of research and modifications to cover her needs. First was the toy hauler, but one that had the bathroom next to the garage so she wouldn't have to climb steps to the upper level. Second, I removed the double queen lift beds and installed a hospital bed to the lift mechanism to make more room for wheelchairs and other medical equipment. Third, I purchased the Whill model Ci electric wheel chair, weighs only 115 lbs, breaks down into 3 pieces and is more maneuverable than any other chair. Her Phillips breathing machine fit under the chair rather than hanging out behind it. Finally, I bought a Multi-Lift. It is a battery operated sling lift with a 6 ft working radius and sufficient vertical lift to go from a wheelchair outside the camper to another chair or bed inside the camper. And it will maneuver the sling thru a 24" wide door. It will only lift 275 lbs. But in 5 min., I could break down the Whill, move it outside and reassemble it, pick her up with the sling and move her outside and put her in the wheelchair.
Because the Multi-Lift is portable, I also fabricated several mounting points inside our house so when we weren't traveling, I could use the lift inside the house for transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet and wheelchair to living room chair. All of my modifications to the toyhauler and house were reversible. The toyhauler was traded in and the house is now for sale.
I also used a Braun transfer lift seat in my truck. It is set up for the passengers side, but as I recall it can be configured for either side. My son works for a mobility conversion company and he knows all the details. He is storing the Multi-Lift and transfer seat. Send me a PM if you want more details or questions.
Because the Multi-Lift is portable, I also fabricated several mounting points inside our house so when we weren't traveling, I could use the lift inside the house for transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to toilet and wheelchair to living room chair. All of my modifications to the toyhauler and house were reversible. The toyhauler was traded in and the house is now for sale.
I also used a Braun transfer lift seat in my truck. It is set up for the passengers side, but as I recall it can be configured for either side. My son works for a mobility conversion company and he knows all the details. He is storing the Multi-Lift and transfer seat. Send me a PM if you want more details or questions.
