{"id":359396,"date":"2026-10-09T07:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/?p=359396"},"modified":"2026-08-21T15:30:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T20:30:05","slug":"wheelchair-ramp-maintnenace-checks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movemobility.ca\/fr\/resources\/wheelchair-ramp-maintnenace-checks\/","title":{"rendered":"What Signs Should Trigger Immediate Van Wheelchair Ramp Maintenance Checks?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Van wheelchair ramp maintenance often gets delayed until something goes wrong. If you manage an <\/span>older wheelchair van<\/span><\/a>, this likely feels familiar. You depend on that ramp every day to move people safely and with respect. When a wheelchair ramp for a van starts to move more slowly, sound different, or stop halfway, it <\/span>creates stress<\/span><\/a> right away. What once felt dependable now feels uncertain. And that pressure usually falls on you.<\/span><\/p>\n

This problem matters more than many realize. In Canada, equipment issues are a common cause of workplace injuries, especially in jobs that involve lifting and loading. A van wheelchair ramp not working can strain staff, delay service, and create uncomfortable moments for passengers. You want a ramp that lowers smoothly, supports weight evenly, and works every time. When that happens, <\/span>daily stress drops<\/span><\/a> and confidence goes up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Au <\/span>MoveMobility<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ve been supporting organizations across Canada with wheelchair vans and mobile medical units for over <\/span>20 ans<\/span><\/a>. Nos v\u00e9hicules sont conformes <\/span>Ford Pro Upfitter<\/span><\/a>, Stellantis QPro, and <\/span>Marque nationale de s\u00e9curit\u00e9<\/span><\/a> standards. We\u2019ve worked with groups like <\/span>Premi\u00e8re nation Liard<\/span><\/a>, where dependable equipment matters.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, you\u2019ll learn five signs that should trigger immediate van wheelchair ramp maintenance checks, starting with a real case where an RA300 cam screw loosened and caused uneven ramp movement.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Five signs you should get wheelchair van ramp maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wheelchair ramps don\u2019t fail all at once. They give small warnings first. This section walks you through the early signs that tell you it\u2019s time for van wheelchair ramp maintenance, before a minor issue turns into a service stoppage or safety risk. Think of these signs as your ramp asking for help.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sign 1: Uneven movement or resistance when the ramp stows<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the clearest signs you need wheelchair van ramp maintenance is when the ramp starts to feel uneven as it folds or stows. We\u2019ve seen this firsthand with an RA300 ramp where a cam screw slowly backed out. That small part failure led to a lost cam spring, which meant there was no chain tension. Without that tension, the ramp carried uneven loads every time it moved.<\/span><\/p>\n

At first, this kind of issue can seem minor. The ramp still works. It still goes up and down. But underneath, the stress is building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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