Wheelchair Van Oasis

1999 Dodge "Shorty" with fancy cruising/touring conversion and exceptional mobility features, including the very best (and most rare) model of lift
Miles: 67,000 (will be sold in "CERTIFIED" condition, with warranty)
Current Price: $14,900
THIS VEHICLE INCLUDES: 12MONTHS/12,000 MILE WARRANTY

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* Short body wheelchair vans are super rare and are desirable because they are easy to park and maneuver...and they look cool. This van is actually a few inches SHORTER than a modern minivan! Ford and Dodge quit making short length vans in the early 90's and Dodge stopped in 2005. As for wheelchair vans, very few short length vans were converted into W/C vans. This van is special

Highlights of This Van:

*apx. $ (info soon) of new and very recent mechanical service: details below
(extensive investment in cosmetic rejuvenation is in addition to this $ (info soon)

* Excellent rear ventilation system

* Absolutely sharp and in amazing condition inside and out. This van could easily pass for being a 2009, rather than a 1999

Options and Equipment

THE VAN:
This began as a rare and desirable short body (same length as a minivan!) half ton, 1500 series. Has the sturdy and reliable 3.9 liter engine and automatic. Has the fancy conversion described below, which began with a nice list of features such as: power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt and cruise; stereo; etc.

GOODIES
When new, this received a quality touring/cruising conversion by the major, national-caliber convertor named Mark 3. This interior and exterior conversion includes such interior features as: moderately tall, nicely contoured and styled roof; large tinted windows with vents; chrome bumpers and grill; extensive and attractive custom graphics/stripes; chrome wheels; upgraded interior and exterior trim; extra lighting; big storage shelf above front passenger and driver area; plus more

MOBILITY
When new, this received an extensive package of mobility features. Below are the primary components:

* Moderately tall doors and corresponding roof notch: this creates the extra entry clearance, which some folks must have. For folks in wheelchairs, who don't absolutely require it, because they can duck, slouch, lean or tilt as they enter… its still a nice feature to have as it makes going in and out easier. Plus, it makes access/egress for able- bodied folks much nicer as well.

* Has the most awesome lift ever created, which is my personal favorite mobility device: Braun UVL (under vehicle lift). This has a whopping capacity of 800 pounds and a wide, long platform, which will accommodate even very large wheelchairs and their occupants. When stowed, this lift creates zero blockage or impedance of the van whatsoever.

* Special custom floor: NEW: this has one of my favorite improvements on wheelchair vans, which is very helpful to the person in the wheelchair and able-bodied folks as well. I consider this feature to be an improvement that most wheelchair vans ought to have, old or new. You see, if you pay close attention to how floors typically are in personal use wheelchair vans, you will notice that they are usually not actually solid, smooth and level. Rather, they are somewhat lumpy, bumpy and not as easy to maneuver a wheelchair on as they can be. This is because the factory metal floor of a van is not actually smooth, it has ridges and contours...plus has a carpet pad which wheelchair wheels sink into a bit, creating resistance to maneuvering. We greatly improved the original floor treatment by removing the existing carpet and pad and then installing a sheet of wood directly over the lumpy, bumpy, contoured metal floor. And thus, it became a smooth, solid, level floor. And then a fantastic type of commercial rubber-like flooring was used to cover the wood. This material is tough, and easy to clean. This new flooring package, notably improves the interior use of the van. Most importantly, it is a super surface to maneuver a wheelchair on.

* Floor anchors and straps: includes 4 floor-modules that anchor straps can be inserted into. Also includes four quality anchor straps.

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

With the exception of a few thousand miles, the same person owned this since new.

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: Info Coming Soon. Call for details.
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...

Short body wheelchair vans are super rare and are desirable because they are easier to park and maneuver...and they look cool. This van is actually a few inches SHORTER than a modern minivan! Ford and Dodge quit making short length vans in the early 90's and Dodge stopped in 2005. As for wheelchair vans, very few short length vans were converted into W/C vans.

Summary of this Gem

True, this van is not super modern, but it is the classic Dodge body style (nearly same from early-90's, until mid-2000's) and has very desirable tall doors and rare (only apx 10% of vans have this lift, because it’s nearly double cost of common lifts) model of lift that most folks love. Plus, wonderfully low miles. Another nice and rare bonus is this is the short body, which literally is shorter than most modern minivans. Super wheelchair van at an affordable price.