Garage door size .

[michele]

Keithl - 2012-02-13 12:17 PM

 

michele - 2012-02-12 4:39 PM

Can anyone see the photo above of Fred in her wheelchair , do youthink I would fit that in a garage of say the commanche...

 

Hi Michele,

 

I've found a review of the AT Comanche on the AT website under 'News and Events' 'Road Test Reviews' entitled 'Which Magazine 2011'. It says that the garage locker door measures 630mm Wide by 840mm High. Is this big enough for Fred's chair?

 

If not there is a review of a 2008 Chieftain on MMM Link. Although this doesn't state sizes it shows very good photos of RH side of MH.

 

Hope this is of some use and good luck with your search,

Keith.

Keith thamnks I measured it and yes its fine. also her chair tilts so tomorrow we will try and see if it goes in which it should . Have a tape measure for the show and a good camera.

Thanks again for that it did help. ;-)

[Mel B]

michele - 2012-02-13 11:14 PM

 

WE have had your very beautiful Burstner although it was our Hobby to us . Beautiful van for two of us but I felt very hemmed in at the back . It is lovely but we are very restricted to getting Fred onthe back bed she weighs a ton 8-) And if she is ill which is often we have a real problem with the seating arrangement we are very closed in and really looking for a bit more lounging comfort . For us two its fine but not what we are liking with the kids .Thanks you anyway for your help.

 

Michele ... how do you currently get Freddie in and out of the van? Also, as she grows how do you intend to do so then? I would seriously suggest you contact some of the specialist motorhome builders/converters to ensure that any van you want to get can be adapted for your current, and future, requirements. This is why I suggested you get in touch with the 'bespoke' motorhome builders - not all of them are like horse-boxes/coaches, you may find it is more cost effective, and less restrictive to get one built as you need it rather than try to make do with a 'standard' model and then have to spend to get it changed to your needs.

 

 

[michele]

747 - 2012-02-13 4:30 PM

 

It is the front axle that runs close to maximum on all AlKo chassis tag axle vans Brian. There is plenty of spare capacity on the 2 rear axles. They are rated at 1500 Kg each and 2000 Kg on the front.

 

After putting mine on a weighbridge I redistributed the load. Luckily with a false floor, there is a huge storage capacity from front to back. The downside for Michele might be the extra step up into the van hab area because of this.

*-) *-) Yes it is a downside . Iwe do struggle but hubby manages to lift her wont be for two many years longer though and by then we will be to old to do it .

One step is enough , it is as you say definately a downside but also as explained above we feel slightly hemmed in and think this more suitable for just us two .

 

Thanks anyway . ;-)

[flicka]

michele - 2012-02-13 11:20 PM

 

[ *-) *-) Yes it is a downside . Iwe do struggle but hubby manages to lift her wont be for two many years longer though and by then we will be to old to do it .

One step is enough , it is as you say definately a downside but also as explained above we feel slightly hemmed in and think this more suitable for just us two .

 

Thanks anyway . ;-)

Hi Michele

One for the future, if/when Freddie gets too heavy to lift into the Van.

http://www.autochair.co.uk/store/person-hoists-and-transfer-into-vehicles/milford-person-lift

 

We have the extended version to that shown on the website, which mounts in the Passenger footwell. It lifts Sue from her wheelchair onto the Passenger seat & once in the van, the sling can be removed.