Wheelchair Van Oasis

Very unusual and special 1997 Plymouth Voyager (same as Caravan & Town & Country) and brand new in 2005 complete rear entry conversion (cost $20k)
Miles: 63,000 Miles (less than 30k since the conversion)
(will be sold in "CERTIFIED" condition, with warranty)
Current Price: $13,900
THIS VEHICLE INCLUDES: 12MONTHS/12,000 MILE WARRANTY

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Highlights of This Van:

Wow...apx. ($4,000) of new and recent mechanical service, care, etc.! Read details below (extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this ($4,000)

* Rear entry wheelchair 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 very positive owner history, please read below

Options and Equipment

THE VAN:
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
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. The industry giant, Braun, purchased them a few years ago. As you see, this is not the sort of lowered-floor, side entry conversion that is more routinely for sale on the market. Rather, this is a very different sort of conversion that 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 that 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.

* 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. If you don't need this feature, no problem. The van functions normally even with this special seat.

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.

Ownership

This has had only two owners, both senior citizen ladies. Has never had any kids, pets or smoking. A premium vehicle history.

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 satisfactory, which the Certified program assures. Some are brand new improvements performed during rejuvenation. And others are obvious service or repairs performed recently, prior to my ownership. As for those, I only list here those positives which are certain, based on my either having a receipt, and/or due to being obvious to the inspecting-mechanic. I refer to these as NEW OR RECENTLY SERVICED ASPECTS

Here are the new and recent items:

New: Wow! ...each of these items are new within the past 7,000 miles: HD battery; extensive 60,000 mile major factory recommended service; major transmission service and flush; flush power steering system; flush brake system; major tune-up; fuel injection service; timing belt; water pump; belts and hoses; wipers; front brakes; rear wheel cylinders; oil/lube; oil pan gasket; 4 tires
Recent: Info Coming Soon. Call for details.

Approximate retail value/cost of above-listed items: Info Coming Soon. Call for details.

Carfax Report Summary

(Carfax is a widely used database which indicates the history of a vehicle including accidents, prior owners, etc.)

Nothing notably negative or unusual. No accidents...No airbags deployed...No damage leading to such report notes as salvage, totaled, etc...no "red marks" on the report...no major accident...no lemon history...no odometer tampering...no derogatory remarks on the state-issued title

You Might Like To Know some 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

*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 and tangible benefits as listed above

Summary of this Gem

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...$4,000 in new and recent service...and now "Certified"...this a super van. Plus, consider that this conversion was brand new in 2005.