A Factory Built Wheelchair Accessible Van
August 11, 2010 by Aaron
Filed under Blog Posts
Anyone who has had to purchase a wheelchair accessible van, ramp van, or a lift van knows how expensive the customization can be. Taking a factory made van, lowering the floor, and installing a ramp is a labor intensive process. Nearly all of these vans are customized by relatively small specialty shops, and while these shops often do great work, factory support isn’t there if something goes wrong.
The MV-1
So we were excited to see that the first factory built wheelchair accessible van will be available soon. Dubbed the “MV-1″, and looking like a cross between a truck and a minivan, this new vehicle could prove to be very useful.
Wheelchair Pride has a nice story on this great new vehicle – you can see their article here for more information.
It is about time one of the main manufacturers came up with something for whhelchiar access. Does anyone know when this will be on the market.
I Cab;t wait for this Van, Affoedable( KINDA) and will set me free to see the world. I think there should be a seat in the passenger side that could be removed, and then the wheel chair could also be used, that would be great. if I would drive, my spouse would’t have to sit in the rear.. Thak You so much for thinking of us.
Hi, Do you know of any grants or gov’t programs that would assist in purchasing the mv-1? Thanks.
Do they have any decent looking vehicles they will do this with soon?
I think they look pretty sweet, especially because they are compact and will allow me to get around even in the tightest parking conditions. Bobbie, did you ever find any promising leads or links for gov’t grants or funding for the mv-1?