2002
Dodge Caravan with substantial
rear access mobility conversion
Miles: 94,000
Current Price: $14,900
THIS "CERTIFIED" VEHICLE
INCLUDES:
12 MO/12,000 MILE WARRANTY
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Highlights of This Van: Ø apx. $2,000 of new and very recent mechanical service: details below (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $2,000)
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This generation of body
style were built from
2001 until 2008.
Compared to the
1996-2000 model, this
has a stronger frame,
better front and rear
lights, and various
other cosmetic and
functional improvements.
> Please read below for top 5 benefits of rear access, versus the much more common side access
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: Began as the extended body (as nearly every wheelchair access Caravan is) Grand Caravan with a very capable, moderate level of features and equipment. It has the 3.3 liter 6 cylinder, which is the most common motor, and it has automatic with overdrive for respectable economy. Has the "SE" level of features, which includes such comfort and convenience items such as: power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt wheel and cruise control; tinted windows; upgraded interior and exterior features; and more. It also has an upgraded CD stereo which has been added in recent years. The Goodies: Has custom stripes/graphics MOBILITY: This was converted when new by the largest company of its kind, which performs an extensive 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. This IS NOT the sort of lowered-floor, side entry conversion which you and most folks routinely see for sale on the market. Rather, it is an entirely different sort of conversion which is becoming more and more popular as years pass. This van is accessed via the rear, rather than the side. * The rear floor, hatch, bumper and mid-floor areas are all extensively modified for special use by and access via a wheelchair OR scooter. * Via wireless remote control, with the push of a button............rear of van automatically lowers to make 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 about 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. * 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 to transfer to and from a wheelchair or scooter, when such is parked in the "channel" area of the in the middle and rear of the van. * Includes mid-van jump seat for an extra passenger * Especially due to the unique nature of this van, please call or mail with any questions. Dimensions, capacity and specifications: Please feel free to email or call me with any such questions. I will gladly assist with anything you wish to know. I have discovered that due to the unique way each person evaluates, measures and expresses their needs, I can be most helpful regarding this subject if we communicate directly. History of Ownership With the exception of apx. the last 10,000 miles, this has had only 1 owner. And other than a couple of years, it has had residence in the greater Seattle area. Certified This vehicle is 'CERTIFIED': There are a combined 76 mechanical and cosmetic aspects included in the Wheelchair Van Oasis "Certification" process. A foundational step of the rejuvenation process is when each vehicle receives an extensive inspection by an objective, independent third- party service and repair facility. Suggested service, repairs and improvements are then performed by various professional specialists. The result is your assurance that each of the 76 aspects meets or exceeds the condition level of good, or satisfactory For details regarding list of 76 cosmetic and mechanical aspects, please click here.
Each van does of
course have
various elements
which exceed the
promised level of good, or New: update airbag sensor; new power mirror; major service and repairs of power ramp, kneeling and hatch; lube and filter; wipers; new rear latch system Recent: Front and rear brakes Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: $2,000 (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $2,000)
Carfax Report
Summary Nothing notably negative or unusual: no frame damage...no airbags deployed...no structural damage...no "red marks"...no major accident. You Might Like To Know... * Braun, the decades-old, industry leader regarding lifts, ramps, wheelchair van conversions, etc...recently purchased the independent company that built this van and most other vans of this style which have been built in the past 30 years. Therefore, you will be seeing many more of this style wheelchair vans in coming years. * Each of my vans has a superb paint sealant as the final step of the extreme detail. If you were to have a professional apply a treatment the cost would be several hundred dollars. Top 5 benefits of rear access versus more common side access: * Better ground clearance, in areas which matter very much, due to geometry of the body in relationship to the ground. * No lower side panels (as all side entry vans have) which are made of a plastic material that are very susceptible to breakage when hitting rocks, curbs, speed bumps, etc. due to being very close to the ground * Rear access allows for easy entry and exit of scooters (have 3 or 4 wheels, and are controlled by a 'tiller', not a joystick) which is not possible, or is a big hassle, with side entry vans. This is because scooters have a turning radius which is not achievable when entering the side of a van with limited floor area * No need for use of special double wide handicap parking spaces, because you can enter/exit anywhere and anytime, even when there are not two vacant parking spaces adjacent to each other * Body retains more of its original integrity because the floor modifications are less severe and of a different nature. Summary of this Gem These rear access minivans with channeled floor are quickly gaining greater popularity. For reasons such as those mentioned above, this style of van may be what best suits your needs and goals? This is especially true if you prefer to use a scooter, rather than a wheelchair...or if ground clearance is a concern. This specific "Certified" van is a great example of a solid overall value in a rear access minivan. |
* No need to
use special
handicap parking
spaces with this
van.
* much better ground clearance than the side entry minivans with low floor.
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you can
easily use this
van with
scooters, which
is difficult or
impossible with
side entry vans,
due to the
turning radius
needed for
scooters. |
Huge amount
of entry
clearance
(inches more
than side entry
vans) and
interior
headroom (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Seats 3,
plus a person in
a wheelchair or
scooter
(see photo of
person in long
and large
scooter) (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Built when
new with very
special power
seat that has
extreme travel
and turning
ability.
Allows certain
people in
wheelchairs or
scooters to
transfer and
drive (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Very gentle
ramp angle,
makes loading
and unloading a
bit more smooth
and secure than
the side entry
vans, due to a
bit less
aggressive angle (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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This lowered
channel is very
deep and plenty
wide, and will
accommodate most
wheelchairs or 3
or 4 wheel
scooters (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Photo shows
person in power
wheelchair (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Notice the
generous
headroom (more
than in side
entry with low
floor)
even when moved
toward front of
channel. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Nice access
via side door
( this person in
power
wheelchair) (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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This is a
pretty long,
nice-size
scooter and
there is plenty
of space for it (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Does not have
the plastic
lower side
skirts that the
side entry vans
do with low
floors. This
allows more
clearance in
relation to the
ground...less
chance of
whacking the
body than side
entry (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Looks like a
normal van,
except for from
the rear
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Ingenious
design. This
national company
has been
engineering,
designing and
converting
minivans in this
manner for about
30 years.
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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This is same
style of van as
Caravans were
until 2007 (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Sharp, nice (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Looks just
like a normal
van from the
front and side (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Beginning in
2001, Caravans
have a more
modern, more
refined style,
inside and out,
than the prior
years (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
All controls
and features
function as
original, and
the seat has
same view and
angles, etc as a
normal van.
Except of course
that the seat
has the power
base that allows
motion as seen
in other photos. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Seat moves
rearward about
two feet when
needed, and
turns about 90
degrees. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Super sharp
everywhere
(Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Front
passenger seat
operates and
feels same as
original seat,
as it has not
been changed in
any way. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Simple seat,
has seatbelt, is
big enough for
most folks. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Hatch goes
up, ramp comes
down, rear of
vans
squats...all
automatically
with touch of
one button. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Seat is
partially turned
in this photo (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
No need for
special parking
spaces (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
In this
photo it has
been squatted or
"kneeled"
several inches,
making the ramp
angle more
gentle (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Anchor
points in floor
are solid,
secure, easy to
use with
adjustable
straps (Click on Picture to Enlarge) Picture to Enlarge) |
This shows rear
of van in
normal, raised
position (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Great CD
stereo with
accessory jack
for i-Pod, etc. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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* I apologize for any unclear photos. At times, the conditions make a clear photo impossible. |
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If you would
like more
information or
to see and drive
this vehicle,
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