Buying something like a wheelchair van is almost like buying a house.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You\u2019re investing your money in something you or your organization will be using every day. So, you need to do some exploring to determine what, exactly, you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
When house hunting, you typically start with a list of requirements the house needs to have before you\u2019ll even go look at it. You know enough basic information to get you started: you\u2019re a family of 4, and you need more than 1 bathroom, so you\u2019ll turn to Google for a quick search:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cThree-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, 5-minute walk from the grocery store.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
And hundreds of results will pop up showing you houses in your area.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
But when it comes to looking at wheelchair vans, that first step isn\u2019t so simple. How do you know what type of wheelchair van is right for you? Your budget is less than $100,000\u2026 can you even afford one? You want to transport two wheelchairs and three passengers\u2026how big does your van need to be?\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
At MoveMobility, we want to make these initial steps toward buying a wheelchair van easier for you, and that means giving you all the information you need to make this vital decision in one place.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
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Read on to learn everything you need to know to find the right wheelchair van for you\u2013whether you\u2019re a nonprofit, a transportation provider, a medical transportation provider, an adult daycare, a community outreach and support program, or a personal user looking for a wheelchair van for their family.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
There are many different factors to consider when buying a wheelchair van, and each factor will affect how successful the wheelchair van is for your passengers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you choose a lift when you should have picked a ramp? The lift may not work properly and your passengers may miss key engagements, such as doctor\u2019s appointments.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
If you buy a used wheelchair van when you should have gone with something new? Your van may not be tailored to your passengers\u2019 needs and they may not feel comfortable riding in it.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
That\u2019s why in this section of this article, you\u2019ll learn the 8 initial steps you can take to help you decide which wheelchair van is right for you.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
A new van is more reliable, has fewer service problems, and will be converted using the most recent conversion designs. You\u2019ll be able to customize your van and completely tailor it to your passengers\u2019 specific needs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For example, if you will be transporting walker-users, they may be more comfortable using a ramp because a lift suspends them about 3 feet in the air (which can be uncomfortable and even frightening for some passengers). With a new van, you\u2019ll be able to customize your conversion and have a ramp installed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
On the other hand, a used van may be cheaper, likely has more service problems, and has already been converted\u2013meaning you won\u2019t be able to request specific conversions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
To put it simply: What you get is what you get, and what you get may not be what you need.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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