1996
Ford ultra-wheelchair
van & first-class weekend camper
(MUST SEE and READ)
72,000 Miles
Current Price: $18,900
(includes BRAND NEW $7,000 lift!
and MORE new)
INCLUDES WARRANTY
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Built by the finest
converter of camping
vans ever known, called
Trail Wagons... a
division of Chinook
(based in eastern
Washington) Ø Unprecedented features, beyond any wheelchair van most people have ever seen, or will see again
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More entry/exit
clearance and interior
headroom than virtually
any other personal -use
wheelchair van |
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: This began as a well equipped XLT, standard length body, 1/2 ton (E150). It has the 5.8 small-block V8 motor and heavy-duty automatic with overdrive transmission. Aso has a long list of comfort and convenience features such as: power windows, lock and mirrors; tilt & cruise; cold A/C; power drivers seat; factory alloys, chrome bumpers and more. THE CAMPING CONVERSION: This was converted when brand new by the finest converter of camping vans in the United States at the time, called Trail Wagons...a division of Chinook. This company was based in eastern Washington and began in the 70's. The photos are the best way to discern what the features are...because the list is so long and unique (especially for a wheelchair van) its hard to describe in print. Please read the captions on photos and I will list the highlights and major features here: contoured raised roof with ceiling vent; leather front seats; running boards; custom graphics and striping; picture windows with screened vents; custom stereo; couch which makes into a double bed, includes seatbelts for passengers; refrigerator; microwave; stainless steel sink; insta-hot water faucet; standard water faucet; water pump; power convertor; dedicated high-capacity battery for RV portion; extensive storage via many overhead cabinets as well as under couch; countertop and cabinetry; porta-potti (brand new); monitor panel for battery status; 110 power outlets inside and outside; solid wood cabinet doors and faces; removable tabletop and leg; window covers on ALL including front window...creates total privacy if desired; various racks, cubbies, holders, etc; TV and VCR (add DVD for $200). I am sure I am forgetting some features, but this gives you a great sense of the extensive, professional, high quality conversion this incredibly rare van has. MOBILITY: As near as my research can tell me, this was made into a wheelchair van when it was a couple of years old. The mobility conversion was very expensive and extensive and included the following: * Quite tall doors and corresponding roof-notch * Power opening side doors (these are currently deactivated, but could be re-installed for extra cost if needed) * Wheelchair lift: I replaced the original lift with a BRAND NEW Ricon lift called an S-series KlearVue. This lift has an installed retail price of about $7,000! I felt that this extremely unique and special van was worthy of the investment in a new lift. Here is how the manufacturer describes this lift. And notice that it has up to a five year warranty! The new KlearVue™ wheelchair lift from Ricon is the only wheelchair lift with a unique “fold-in-half” design. When the KlearVue™ lift is stowed, it provides an unobstructed view for the driver, helping to eliminate hazardous blind spots, allows a clear view for the passengers, and is virtually unseen from outside. Plus, because the Klearvue™ platform folds when stowed, no raised-roof modification for your personal vehicle is required – even when a long platform is necessary for larger wheelchairs and power scooters. Quiet and easy-to-maintain, the Klearvue™ is the wheelchair lift for you.
* In addition to the clearance-adding and headroom increasing raised doors and roof notch, this also has a 4 inch lowered floor! This is the first van I have seen which combines these features, which results in the most entry/exit clearance and interior headroom of any personal-use wheelchair van I am aware of! * Brand new flooring made of the latest, greatest material which is a sort of rubberized vinyl, which is often currently being used in brand new wheelchair vans. * Multiple locations for anchoring the wheelchair to the floor for travel *** Summary: Simply put, WOW...that is my best summary of this van :) I am sure there is no other van in America for sale at this time which has anything close to this combination of extensive camping features and extensive wheelchair van features. Yes, this van is that rare. With low miles, brand new lift and priced at under $20k dollars...is this your dream wheelchair van? 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 Has been in Oregon and Washington since new. Has had only two owners, first of which had it until a few years ago. History of Care This has never been an urban or even suburban-use van, it has always had easy rural life and of course has had zero commercial use, which can be very harsh. I think it is obvious by the photos that this van is in amazing overall condition, inside and out. It currently runs, drives and performs as good as it looks. Each of my vans receives a detailed (about 75 items) inspection by the general mechanic shop which I consider to be the finest in my area. Then, after discussing their report, I have them do what is needed to repair, replace or service items on the vehicle in order to reach my high standard of overall mechanical condition. And in case you may wonder, their process on each van does include an oil, lube and filter service. The aforementioned inspection, repair and service process is a major and very valuable element of my "Rick's rejuvenated" process. As a result of the above mentioned process, here is a list of some items which were cared for by the shop I speak of: * Primary serpentine belt * Cooling system flush * Brand new radiator (not a used one) * Transmission service Additionally, the specialty RV service shop I use has done a complete inspection and has serviced the following items: * New power convertor * Replaced water pump * made sure all features and items are operational and serviced * Brand new porta-potti In addition: as part of my 'Rick's rejuvenated'' process, each mobility/adaptive component is inspected, serviced, adjusted and repaired (if needed) by a different mechanic, who owns the premium company in this area which exclusively cares for wheelchair vans.
Carfax Report
Summary Nothing negative or derogatory on the report. You Might Like To Know... * The parent company of this Trail Wagons conversion was Chinook. for several decades they built the absolute finest quality conversion vans in America. They were finally forced out of business during the recent recession due to the bad economy, combined with extreme increase in costs of the quality components and materials they were using. * As near as I can estimate, if a person were to have a new van created with this level of quality and features in regards to both the RV and wheelchair-capable aspects...the cost would be $80-90,000! * 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. Summary of this Gem Please take a close look at the photos and read the captions. This is an amazing, fun and highly functional van. Even if you don't need a van such as this, you may enjoy learning about it and imagining how you might use it. Please check it out...it is very unlikely that I nor anyone else will have a van such as this for sale again. It's a camper, it's a fantastic wheelchair van, it has low miles, it has been highly rejuvenated...thank you for reading.
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Brand new
premium quality
lift. Retail
value of this
lift is approx.
$7,000 (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Extremely
rare and unusual
camping ability
with extensive
features and
versatility of
highest build
quality (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Driver Side
Full View (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Driver Side
Rear View (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Passenger
Side Rear View (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Passenger
Side Front View (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Passenger
Side Full View (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Extremely
comfortable
leather seats
with power
adjustments (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Passenger
Side Front
Interior (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Side View
doors open (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Combination
of lowered floor
and raised doors
with
corresponding
roof notch
create the
greatest amount
of entry/exit
clearance and
interior
headroom which I
have seen
This wonderful
style of lift
allows for easy
passage of
people in and
out of van even
when lift is
stowed |
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TV and VCR
in forward area (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Notice:
vented picture
window with
shade; overhead
storage areas;
various
cabinetry and
accessories
Notable: the
floor in the
center portion
of the van is
lowered 4 inches
which
contributes
greatly to
headroom and
clearance for
all users |
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Look
closely, there's
much to see (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Very
creative design
utilizes this
rear side area
of the van for:
generous seating
area when
parked; has seat
belts which
allow for
additional
passengers when
driving; becomes
a double bed if
desired (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Much to see
here including:
sink, cabinet,
cupboard area;
brand new
porta-potti;
paper towel
rack; location
in floor to
insert tabletop (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Excellent
view of full
length of
interior (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Storage
shelf under
sink. One jug is
supply for sink
faucet, other
jug is for water
which drains
from sink (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Controls for
insta-hot water
heater. Also,
this is a good
view of the
refrigerator (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Bed is
approx. equal to
double size (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Another
versatile
interior view (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This monitor
indicates the
available power
of dedicated
heavy-duty RV
battery.
(Note: at one
time this had a
solar panel
which is not
currently
operational) |
This is a
view of the
ceiling which
shows roof vent
and some
lighting and
various
cabinets,
microwave, etc.
Note: the padded
bar you see is a
structural
member which
greatly adds to
the integrity of
the entire
ceiling area and
its components.
Other conversion
vans do not have
this, which
makes it a prime
indicator of the
quality of this
conversion |
Huge storage
space under
couch/bed area.
Also, you see
the seatbelts
for additional
passengers (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
All windows
have shades or
available covers
of some sort (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Storage bin
to the right of
TV would be a
perfect place to
add a DVD player
if you so
desire. (This
could be added
at my wholesale
cost which is
$200.) (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This photo
is an indication
of what the
"nighttime" mode
looks like,
including a
snap-in screen
for windshield
and front door
areas (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This shows
the brand new
lift at what is
called
"floor-level"
position. Also
notice the
rectangular box
with cord is the
controller for
the lift. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
A great view
of various RV
components
including
microwave and
removable
tabletop (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Fully
featured and
equipped
driver's area
including CD
Stereo system (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Another
example of the
very high
quality level of
this conversion
is their use of
the finest brand
of seating which
is Flexsteel
brand (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
An excellent
view of the
removable
tabletop which
comes in handy
for a variety of
activities (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Immaculately
clean and well
designed
refrigerator
works great and
gets super cold (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
I took this
photo because I
wanted to
clearly show the
4 inch lowered
floor and new
commercial grade
flooring. You
might be
surprised by how
much benefit 4
inches of extra
headroom and
clearance add as
well as how much
easier it is to
maneuver a
wheelchair on
this floor
versus the more
common carpeted
floor (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
* 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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