Thank you for the information.So sorry about your brick wall experiences
Eric and Dave.
Dana
In a message dated 11/30/2009 8:55:17 P.M. Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
my wife crashed my van - into a brick wall - totaled. same method as here.
azdave
In a message dated 11/30/2009 2:16:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
Eric,
Same thing happened to me.(got parked in at Creationfest 2009-over 100,000
people)
I guy tried to move my van, fell down, sped out of control, almost ran
over 100's of people into a brick wall but at last moment he grabbed my emc
brake and stopped my van. he snapped my brake control though)
i try to park every-which-way to avoid getting parked in. use to I even
let my lift down, until some asshole ran over my lift making it un usable.
the ass did a hit-&-run. i had to have a guy use a crowbar to bend my lift
back in shape.
i am on a mission to make sure there is proper accessible parking.
Derrick W
----- Original Message -----
From: _Eric W Rudd_ (mailto:[email protected])
To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
_http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/_
(http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/)
Eric W Rudd
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----- Original Message -----
From: _Mike Murach_ (mailto:[email protected])
To: _'Eric W Rudd'_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:24 PM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
Is the quick right turn difficult to make? Or, do you back in?
Mike~
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 11:25 AM
To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
yes i sit up front & no i don't get locked in. i have straps to secure
the chair but don't use them, just use the seat belt. i've thought about
getting an e-z lock but haven't.
Eric W Rudd
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----- Original Message -----
From: _Mike Murach_ (mailto:[email protected])
To: _'Eric W Rudd'_ (mailto:[email protected]) ; [email protected]_
(mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:54 AM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
Eric,
do you sit up front? Do you have a lock down system?
Mike~
-----Original Message-----
From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:48 AM
To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
I have had _www.entervan.com_ (http://www.entervan.com/) for years & my
next one will be the same. I too am in a permobil & don't drive.
Eric W Rudd
[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
----- Original Message -----
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To: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:11 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
Hi Gang,
What kind of vans do you use. I have always used a full size vehicle and
I went to a united access location just to try out minivans during the
summer. It seemed like there was so little room with my Permobile. My new
chair has two wheels in front, which make the base a little longer. It was
such a tight fit I was told that I would have to remove the front chair. I
don't drive. Do any of you use the easy lock to secure your chair? are
there others that are better?
I'd like to know others experiences with both size and what vehicle models
you prefer in both sizes.
I will probably not be getting a brand-new, because of the cost. I'd also
like to know the durability and problems that you have experienced. Have
any of you purchased a vehicle and then had it modified.
I use pencils with rubber in my splints. I am not able to reach the
switches to control the functions at all and I have much difficulty reaching
the mode button. Do any of you have problems reaching the switches? I I
could use the switches and the mode button on my older model.
Recently I wrote about my wheelchair going dead. I found out from the
technician there is a connection under the arm that is a design flaw that is
not in my other chair that attaches and can easily become pulled out. I
was told it has to be connected with electrical tape or twist ties to prevent
this problem..
Thank you and I appreciate any ideas or suggestions any of you may be able
to offer with any of my questions.
Dana
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