EckE
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Needing to install a wheel chair lift on a Class A. Have seen pictures of lifts that will lift a chair and occupant and then it turns and the chair will go thru door. Anyone have one and what brand is best. Will probably need to change our toad also to a minivan with wheel chair lift. Daughter is handicapped.
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bsinmich
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I have only seen 1 wheelchair lift on a MH so I know nothing there but I think you will have a problem with a minivan behind your gasser. I wanted to tow my Chrysler T&C and it was over 5000# empty. That is the reason I have a much smaller Vue. I think your gasser will have a lower towing limit also. Check that out first.
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Pirate
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There is the Braun platform lift (the lift folds up into the RV so you will see stowed), the Braun UVL (the lift is under vehicle so you won't see anything when it is stowed), both of which require a modified door opening or a seaparate door. A superarm lift which hooks onto the wheelchair and lifts it up through a standard door is also an option but there are certain requirements for the mounting of the actual mechanism, such as 4" next to the door available (if I recall correctly). Does she have to stay in the chair? There are some "people" type lifts, if that is what you are asking about, if so, I think coachlift is it. Price wise, the cheapest is probably the superarm, then regualar braun, then UVL. If you look around, you can find the lifts available used sometimes. Good luck. And regarding the wheelchair van, I was able to tow our grand caravan without any issues. My Ford chassis had weight capacity available to tow the van, but not much more.
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tonyandkaren
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I have a Super Arm lift.It works well in a RV because it can be used in the same door as everyone else uses. The door does need to be widened though and some of the inside cabinets or furniture might have to be removed. Here's a site where you can see how the different types of lifts work - http://www.startrackslifts.com/
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Chuck&Gail
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IMHO look at Burr Engineering web site. Might be what you want I think. Sure love the TT elevator they did for my wife.
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EckE
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Thanks for the ideas. Will do some follow up when we get home. On a trip now.
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