 1997 Plymouth Voyager (same as Caravan & Town & Country) and brand new in 2005 complete rear entry conversion(cost $20k)MILES 63,000 (less than 30k since the conversion) Price: 13,900 6 month / 6,000 mile warrantee Highlights of this van * Wow...apx. $3,500 of new and recent mechanical service, care, etc.! Read details below (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $3,300) * Rear entry vans such as this are quickly growing in popularity. Please read below for description of benefits, as compared to the side entry wheelchair minivans. Plus, this has power hatch, ramp and special drivers seat, which is very rare and helpful. * Has super owner history, please read below * This one is very rare as wheelchair vans go, because it began as the shorter body (not the longer "Grand" length). Has the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder, which is a nice, small V6, with automatic with overdrive for respectable economy. Has a nice level of features, which includes such comfort and convenience items as: power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt wheel and cruise control; also has a modern, newer CD stereo system with input jack. Goodies Darkish (maximum legal) tinted windows provide sun and glare protection and some privacy...plus they look good. Also has custom graphics/stripes to enhance it and make it look more modern and classy Mobility and Adaptive Features The original owner (non-smoker, lady) sent this to the factory IN 2005 for conversion by the largest company of its kind, which performs an extensive mobility conversion of a certain nature on various brands of minivans. This veteran, 30 year old company is called Viewpoint Mobility and they perform what is called the "Vision" conversion. They were purchased by the industry giant, Braun, a few years ago. As you see, this is not the sort of lowered-floor, side entry conversion which is more routinely for sale on the market. Rather, this is a very different sort of conversion which is becoming more popular as years pass. This van is accessed via the rear, rather than the side. * The mid and rear floor, hatch, bumper and suspension are all very extensively modified for special use by folks with wheelchairs OR scooters (Note: side entry minivans wont accommodate "scooters", due to their need for a turning radius) * Via wireless remote control, or use a switch on dash, with a push of the button............rear of van automatically lowers to make ramp entry easier...........rear hatch opens..........rear bumper and rear floor magically transform into a ramp with gentle slope. And once you have driven a wheelchair or scooter into it, just push the button and it all goes back to being ready to drive away. * There is a "channel" in the floor which goes from the rear end of the van, up to just behind the front seats. This channel ranges from about 10-20 inches deep (deeper in the rear and shallower in front, because the channel has a continual slope to it) and nearly 3 feet wide. This allows for wheelchairs and scooters to easily be driven into the van and parked. * There are various anchor points in the floor to secure the wheelchair OR scooter when in transit. Or you can use the electronic system mentioned below, which does require some steps to activate/utilize. * Has an EZ-Lock electronic securing system for a wheelchair. This is an awesome feature, new cost is more than $1,500. Please inquire as to what is needed to implement this system, with your wheelchair or scooter. * As part of the conversion, this has a very special drivers seat feature. This seat has an extreme range of for/aft travel and it also turns. This allows for certain folks (with a certain type and amount of mobility) to transfer to and from a wheelchair or scooter, when it is parked in the "channel" area of the in the middle and rear of the van. *** Notable benefits of rear entry minivan wheelchair van versus side entry: 1) Can accommodate scooters, which side entry cannot, because scooters require a certain turning radius. Therefore, they cannot go into the side entry van and get positioned as you like 2) Does not have the plastic side skirts down low on the body, such as all side entry have. Those are very vulnerable to getting damaged as a result of hitting curbs, speed bumps, etc. (to be fair, whacking does not structurally harm the van, but it looks bad and can be expensive to fix) 3) Has a few inches more entry headroom and interior clearance than same-era side entry wheelchair minivans 4) Does not require two free spaces next to each other to load and unload, as the side entry vans do * Comment: there are certainly some folks who want and/or need the features and benefits of the side entry minivans, however, these rear entry ones do have real, tangible benefits as listed above.
This style of conversion works great for many people. For some, it is better than a side entry with lowered floor. Only two senior, lady owners since new...very low miles...$3,500 in new and recent service...and now "Certified"...this a super van. Plus, consider that this conversion was brand new in 2005. Status Rejuvenation has begun: I have recently acquired this van and the extensive rejuvenation process has begun, which is carried-out by various professional shops and specialists. If you are interested in securing this van for your future purchase (many of my vans are spoken for in this way prior to completion of rejuvenation) please feel free to call or mail me with any questions |
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| NOTE: I am always searching for more vans which are a nice addition to the mix of vans we have to offer. I will post initial information here about each van as I purchase, transform, and then make them available for sale. From the time I purchase a van until my transformation process is completed, averages approximately 4-6 weeks. Please visit this page periodically. Thank you, Rick |
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Dear Rick... I want to take this time to let you know how excited I am about the 95 Ford camping van that I bought from you. I just love it!! I truly appreciated your kindness, patience and understanding throughout the whole process. I also appreciate the quality of the van. You were nothing like those typical car salesman. You were friendly, cheerful and not pushy....and still gave me a great deal!!! I will certainly send folks your way. Thanks again! |
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