Options and Equipment
THE VAN:
This began as a half ton with moderate size V8 (5.9/360) auto with overdrive and common power and convenience features such as: power windows, locks and mirrors; tilt wheel and cruise control; chrome wheels; chrome bumpers and grill; stereo; etcetera
Touring/cruising conversion
When this van was new a major, national-brand company, named Mark-3, converted this van. At that time it received an extensive package of luxury and convenience features such as: moderately tall, contoured roof; functional running boards with integrated wheel opening flares; large picture windows with vents; much real wood interior trim; various interior and exterior upgrades to appearance and cosmetics; and more. During our rejuvenation process we added/created much new interior
MOBILITY
*When it was a few years old, this van had the lift added in the side door area. It uses power features to go up/down and in/out and has a 600-pound capacity. Very notably, this lift is a very helpful style, because it power-folds into 3 parts when stowed, allowing able-bodied folks easy passage in and out of the van when the lift is stowed.
* Tall doors: this feature is hard to find as it is only on a small percentage of personal-use wheelchair vans. This feature of tall doors and corresponding roof-notch is awesome for all users as it makes going in and out much easier, and for some folks in wheelchairs this feature is a "must have".
* Special floor project was new a few hundred miles ago: this has what is 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. Based on my specifications and design, this floor was greatly improved above the original floor treatment by removing the existing carpet and pad, from the front seats all the way to the rear, and then installing wood directly over the lumpy, bumpy, contoured metal floor. And so it became a smooth, solid, level floor. Then, quality, commercial vinyl flooring was used to cover the wood. This material is tough and easy to clean. This van has this new flooring package, which notably improves the interior function and livability of the van for everyone.
* Has what we call a custom "flip and fold" seat: toward the rear, this can seat two people, or it can flip up and be mostly out of the way to create a super area for maneuvering and/or parking the wheelchair. This special seat creates enough open floor space that a twin inflatable bed could be used to sleep or lay on, if desired, with enough space to also park the wheelchair.
* Currently has 2 anchor points installed in the floor that are located to accommodate parking a wheelchair somewhat in the middle of the floor area. We will include 2 more new anchor point kits that can be installed nearly anywhere in the floor are the buyer chooses.
* Includes 4 anchor straps for securing the wheelchair
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
Was owned for most of its life by only two different owners.
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:
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Recent: Info Coming Soon
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 frame damage...no airbags deployed...no structural damage...no "red marks"...no major accident.
Summary of this unique, capable, affordable van
This is a very attractive van with much style and comfort, plus a desirable array of custom and mobility features that a person in a wheelchair and their family and friends will very much benefit from having the use of. Plus it has very nice low miles.
Tall doors are hard to find and a must for some folks |
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Lift folds out of the way for able-bodied folks to easily go in and out when lift is stowed |
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600 pound capacity with platform long and wide enough for nearly all wheelchairs |
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Very versatile recently customized interior |
Much lighting and storage |
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Super attractive, fancy conversion |
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You could put a single bed in here and the wheelchair |
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