Wheelchair Accessible Motor Homes

About Wheel Chair Accessible Motor Homes

Motor homes makes trips across country, getting out on the open road, and seeing the world easier. For those who are handicapped it can be somewhat to want to be able to experience that freedom.

Almost everyone knows about handicap minivans and full-size vans, but we doubt people know about accessible motor homes. If you travel often and find accessible hotels not so wheelchair friendly or you have a distaste of flying, an accessible RV could be the solution for you. Finances permitting, you could buy a new or used RV and have the conversion equipment you need installed.

A mobility equipment dealer can modify your new or used motor home with whatever you want and need. The most common type of customization involves installing a wheelchair lift, widening the vehicle’s entrance and interior aisles to accommodate the wheelchair’s width.

Other common adaptations might include lowering the bed and toilet, installing hand control systems, wheelchair tie downs and handrails in strategic positions or modifying the shower and/or tub.

RVs carry their own water and waste management system. All you need is an electrical hookup at an motor home campsite, state or national park or, if necessary, a generator.

Google “accessible RV parks”  or “accessible mobile home campgrounds” for locations along your route. Access varies with each camping location, so check out the website or call beforehand. Be sure it has hard-surface cement or asphalt sites, not gravel or sand.

Think about it, you wouldn’t have to stay in a hotel or motel again, as RVs are totally self-contained living quarters on wheels. They have open floor plans with kitchens; barrier-free, roll-in showers with grab bars; extra-wide interior doors; and whatever bells and whistles you desire.

For a list of accessible RV parks in the U.S., visit HandicappedTravelClub.com.

If you don’t travel often enough to justify purchasing an motor home, search for a place that rents accessible RVs. Start looking well in advance of your trip.

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Our goal for the past 25+ years here at Automotive Innovations Bridgewater, MA, Massachusetts, is to provide our customers with access to the best sales, service and repair for all the leading wheelchair accessible mobility vehicles, hand controls and devices that can offer you greater freedom and independence. We are your New England adaptive mobility equipment dealer and offer a full line of VMI wheelchair accessible vans, or Vantage Mobility International products, and we have a team of Certified Mobility Consultants who are always ready to help you learn about the benefits and features of full sized handicap vans, new and used wheelchair vehicles, Ricon lifts, adaptive mobility equipment, and more.

 

Automotive Innovations

1000 Main St  Bridgewater, MA  

508-697-6006