1999 Dodge Caravan w/Ricon Activan
conversion
Miles: only 60,000
Current Price: $15,900
INCLUDES WARRANTY
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Fully ready to drive
from a wheelchair:
includes hand controls
and spinner knob as well
as a very deep floor and
easily removable seat.
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Super low miles |
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Options and Equipment THE VAN: This one is a grand Caravan with SE package, which is the very nicely equipped middle trim level. It has a 3.3 liter 6 cylinder and automatic transmission with overdrive. There is a nice list of comfort and convenience features such as power windows, power locks, cruise control, variable wipers, tinted glass and more. It also has optional rear heat and A/C. THE GOODIES: Custom C.D. stereo, made by Alpine (quality). And it has custom pinstripes on the sides of the body. MOBILITY: This one was converted when new by the Ricon Company, which rivals Braun as the industry leader. Such vans, as you may have read about on my other listings, are highly engineered and designed with the needs of many types of users in mind. As such, this van will accommodate a wide variety of needs of the person in the chair and their family, friends and helpers. It has what is called an "Activan" package. This is a very deluxe, highly equipped conversion, with some valuable features added. Here is a list of what this van includes: * The most deeply lowered floor (11 inches) available, which goes all the way to the lower dash of the van. This provides generous clearance going in and out of 56-57 inches. * Removable front seats, if you want to drive from your chair, or park a chair in the front passenger area. * Power sliding side door. This can also be opened manually, in case of power loss or mechanism glitches. * Kneeling suspension, which when lowered makes a very gentle angle of approach and departure. As you see in the photos, there is very little slope to the ramp. * This van has the very desirable, optional, EZ-Lock electronic docking station for the wheelchair. If you are either wanting to drive from your chair or consistently park a chair in a certain location...this is what you want * Has quality, easy to use hand controls and a spinner knob. These can easily be removed if you don't want or need them. * Manual override switch for the ramp, which instantly makes it move in and out with no power. This is great if you should ever lose power or for some reason have a glitch with operating the ramp with power. * The "Activan" package has extra locations available, beyond the usual, for anchoring a chair, should you not want to use the EZ-Lock system. This van has more anchor location choices than any van I have seen. See photos.
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 This van has had only two owners. The first person had it until 2003. I bought it from the estate of a lady who was a professor at UCLA. She owned it since 2003 and was driving from her chair and was fully independent in her use of it. History of Care When I buy vans from estates, there are usually not receipts available for its history. However, this van actually set a record in a very good regard: the super mechanic I work with told me it was so nice, it was in condition when I bought it than any van I have had. It needed very little service or repair to get it to my usual high level of excellence. 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. * Has quality tires with only a few thousand miles on them * Fresh cooling system flush 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... * 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 Here you have a fairly modern, very highly equipped, deeply lowered floor minivan. And it has super low miles and was built with extra features by a premier company. And of course, it is in my usual highly rejuvenated condition, with warranty included. All of that combined leads to being a super overall value...and it's beautiful too!
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This power
ramp folds and
unfolds with the
flip of a
switch. Notice
that due to the
kneeling
suspension the
angle of the
ramp is very
gentle. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
I took this
photo in order
to make obvious
the deeply
lowered floor
which creates
generous
clearance and
headroom. (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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The floor you
see is actually
a part of the
raised seat
which helps
accommodate for
the deeply
lowered floor. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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The lady who
owned this van
was driving this
van daily and
using these hand
controls. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Notice:
upper left red
square is EZ
Lock button;
custom Alpine
CD/Stereo; rear
ventilation as
well as forward
ventilation
controls (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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This is the
control panel
for the kneeling
suspension and
power door and
power ramp. The
red light
illuminates when
the kneeling
suspension needs
air added to it,
which
automatically
engages the air
pump and
subsequently the
light turns off. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Odometer (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Engine Area (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Here is
another view
which makes
obvious the
deeply lowered
floor. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
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Notice the
riser pedestal
underneath the
seat which
neutralizes the
space related to
the lowered
floor. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Both front
seats are easily
removable (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This van
includes the
complete
owner/user
manual for the
conversion which
usually has
disappeared
after a van is a
few years old. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
In this
photo you can
see several
things: the EZ
Lock plate which
is currently
loose and ready
to be positioned
as desired; the
four silver
square pieces
are what the
quick release
seat attaches
to; also notice
the black long
pieces are for
inserting
wheelchair
anchors at your
desired location (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
The ramp has
what is called a
"gate feature"
which easily
allows movement
of passengers in
and out. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
This photo
shows the van in
kneeled position
which is several
inches lower
than in driving
mode photo of
which you see
below. (Click on Picture to Enlarge) |
Please read
above. (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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