Road Salts and Chemicals on the road used to de-ice them. Because the floor is so close to Mother Nature, one has to consider its ability to deflect those harsh chemical over the long haul, or winter as we call it up North. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/19/2011 5:48:05 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Passenger side. They don't make a rear-entry Element, as far as I know. They do, however, offer a full or half cut-out [dropped] floor, with the ramp on the driver's side or passenger side. I enter from the passenger side, [the whole floor is cut out,] and I roll behind the steering wheel, lock down, and drive from my powerchair. My powerchair is a Quickie P200 [very small and compact.] I am able to give my friends who use powerchairs a ride, but they have to back up the ramp and then turn. It works well, but larger chairs are a tight fit. Don. From: DAVID LEWIS <[email protected]> To: Don Price <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 3:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] About wheelchair van ramps. <WBR Thanks. Is the ramp on the side or back? --- On Mon, 9/19/11, Don Price <[email protected]> wrote: From: Don Price <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] About wheelchair van ramps. To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" <[email protected]>, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Monday, September 19, 2011, 5:52 PM I have a conversion Honda Element by Freedom Motors, but I live in Phoenix, so can't talk much about snow. I did drive my Element in snow and cold several times in northern AZ and other areas and it worked fine, but I cannot comment on extended periods of cold, ice and snow. I LOVE my Element, but there are definite pros and cons for every vehicle. The vehicle is reliable, sporty and has lots of headroom. The cons include: small gas tank, tight space inside to manuever, and limited seating for passengers. Let me know if you have any other questions I can help with. Don. From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> To: [email protected]; [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] About wheelchair van ramps. <WBR> I would call Freedom Motors directly and determine what the manufacturer will stand behind. They are located in Michigan, in the snow belt so I'm sure they will offer you a positive and timely response. They might also have some good tips too. Best Wishes In a message dated 9/19/2011 2:55:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Does anyone use a Honda Element converted by Freedom Motors , in an area that has cold, snowy winters? Looking for someone can get some advice regarding this vehicle to be used by a passenger wheelchair user. Thanks!
