Handicap conversion: Barrier-free camping 🎥
PROFESSIONALS MAKE IT POSSIBLE Until now, it has been rather difficult for people with physical disabilities to go on camping vacations. There are more and more providers who offer conversions for people with disabilities.
It is true that the sanitary facilities on campsites are now largely barrier-free. However, many motorhomes and caravans have to be specially adapted to the individual needs of customers. There are many solutions. Whether wheelchair-accessible lift and ramp systems, a door widening or a barrier-free interior with adapted sanitary facilities, the conversion specialists are hardly at a loss for tailor-made assistance.
For all makes and models
Paravan, for example, has also specialized in the optimal solution for campers with reduced mobility. It is possible to adapt the input devices, such as equipping the vehicle with suitable driving and steering systems with pedal raisers or hand knobs. "Enquiries are increasing," says Joachim Glück, Head of Technical Consulting at the company based in the Swabian Alb. "There is a great need to be able to travel independently, and we have the experience and possibilities to offer solutions and implement them on site." Glück and his team support customers from initial contact through to delivery. Conversion measures can be carried out regardless of brand and model.
Cassette lift and wide doors
The entrance to a motorhome or caravan is usually higher than that of a passenger car. Wheelchair users can overcome this obstacle with a cassette lift and a door extension. For people with restricted mobility who are able to walk short distances, the standing step lift is the right solution. It is installed in the interior to save space and can be swiveled into the entry or exit position in a few simple steps. A remote control activates the lift function.
Raised cushion for the driver
Doris Frey's camper, for example, was fitted with a pedal and a cushion lift for the driver's seat. This enables the administrative assistant, who is only 1.38 meters tall, to reach the steering wheel safely. In the meantime, Doris Frey and her partner have already covered more than 15,000 kilometers with their camper on a trip to Europe: "We had wonderful experiences with campers from all over the world and especially with the locals."
Manufactory work not a series
For more severe restrictions and large motorhomes, the fitters at Paravan install a rail lift system under the ceiling, which makes it easier to use the shower and toilet. This means that obstacles can also be overcome by people with significant mobility restrictions. Paravan is unwilling to give a price, as this is, after all, purely handcrafted work and not series production. Prices range from around 5000 to several 10,000 euros.
Access ramp for a wheelchair
The Caravan Brecht dealership in Heilbronn works closely with Hobby on the conversions. The manufacturer carries out many of the interior conversions at the factory. The finishing touches and the installation of an access ramp for the wheelchair, for example, are then carried out on the Maxia 585 UL-R model in Heilbronn - for between 5,100 and 11,000 euros. For an extra charge, an electric winch is also available to pull the wheelchair and user over the incline. A maneuvering system and hydraulic automatic supports are also available, which make it possible for a person in a wheelchair to couple or uncouple the trailer and position it on the parking space. The factory preparations include widening the entrance door by 20 to 75 centimetres. In addition, the caravan is supplied without a partition wall for the toilet compartment. Instead, a curtain provides privacy.
Source: auto-medienportal.net
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