new member, paralysis mods
07-31-2013, 12:22 AM
#1
new member, paralysis mods
Thought I'd show you guys my new F-150, first F-150 I have owned having been the proud owner of several first gen explorers (prior to paralysis). I'm the pasty white guy sitting on the platform next to the cab.
Top opens clam shell style, crane picks wheelchair up and places it in the bed. Before this I transfer onto the elevator platform which brings me up to seat height. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, might look into faster motors for the bed equipment to make things a little quicker.
Thank you to Bruno for the modification equipment and Cummings Mobility of Burnsville for doing the install. So far so good, I know the truck will make it through the winter but waiting to see how good the other equipment holds up! More pictures to follow. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this setup please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Top opens clam shell style, crane picks wheelchair up and places it in the bed. Before this I transfer onto the elevator platform which brings me up to seat height. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, might look into faster motors for the bed equipment to make things a little quicker.
Thank you to Bruno for the modification equipment and Cummings Mobility of Burnsville for doing the install. So far so good, I know the truck will make it through the winter but waiting to see how good the other equipment holds up! More pictures to follow. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this setup please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Last edited by Gimpy; 07-31-2013 at 12:23 AM. Reason: trying to add photo
07-31-2013, 08:19 AM
#4
Welcome!
07-31-2013, 10:03 AM
#5
Hey Hey! Love the set up man. Its amazing what some of these mobility companies can do with vehicles for our disables folks. We are currently looking to add a few wheelchair vans to our fleet to expand our services to the public. We currently run 6 Advanced Life Support Ambulances and with the red tape that the feds are hittin us with, ( you know what Im talking about), we are investing in a few WC vans. I like your set up though. Looks like they did everything to suit your needs. Glad to see you are still mobile and living life to the fullest! Welcome to the forums and if you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask away! Not to pry, but why did you name yourself Gimpy? Don't look gimpy to me.
07-31-2013, 11:14 PM
#6
Hey Hey! Love the set up man. Its amazing what some of these mobility companies can do with vehicles for our disables folks. We are currently looking to add a few wheelchair vans to our fleet to expand our services to the public. We currently run 6 Advanced Life Support Ambulances and with the red tape that the feds are hittin us with, ( you know what Im talking about), we are investing in a few WC vans. I like your set up though. Looks like they did everything to suit your needs. Glad to see you are still mobile and living life to the fullest! Welcome to the forums and if you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask away! Not to pry, but why did you name yourself Gimpy? Don't look gimpy to me.