Re: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van

[Bill_J]

Patricia, If you got him inside, I doubt there would be enough headroom.  I have a Dodge Caravan with a 10 inch dropped floor.  A Caravan has about the same headroom as a Windstar.  The ramp needs to be lower, the floor dropped (or the roof raised) and you need tie-downs.   Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL It's scary when you start making the same noises as your coffee maker. ----- Original Message ----- From: patricia keen To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 9:34 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] help getting wheelchair into van I just bought a Ford Windstar minivan to be able to take my brother on outings.  He weighs a 175 lbs, and his chair probably weighs a good 50 pounds.  We bought a 7 foot wheelchair rampfor $300, but it is still next to impossible for me to push him up the ramp by myself. Are there any low cost options that would help me pull the chair. Thanks. Patricia