Did you know wheelchair accessible minivans have the option of "rear entry" vs "side

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Default Did you know wheelchair accessible minivans have the option of "rear entry" vs "side

About Side-Entry Vans
Side-entry vans offer the widest range of seating options and are a must have for any wheelchair user who will be piloting the vehicle. They are the only vans that allow wheelchair users access to the driver’s seat. These types of vans are ideal for parents who have multiple children or anyone who is looking to transport large groups of people. Also, they are more economical, Better ground clearance, and Can accommodate up to two (2) wheelchairs.

These vans also offer more types of wheelchair lift styles that suit the needs of the widest range of customers, which is why they tend to be more common in new and conversions vans.



Since the entrance to these vans is located on the side, you are not sacrificing any of your trunk space. Many rear-entry van owners point out that the lack of storage space in their vans is one of the drawbacks.

The only real drawback to owning a side-entry van is that parking in a handicap space is usually a must because of the amount of room that is required to enter and exit the vehicle.

About Rear-Entry Vans
If the wheelchair user is not going to be driving the van at any time, a rear-entry van is a viable option for you. The main benefit of these vans is that the ramp does not interfere with passenger entry into the side of the vehicle.

Because the entry is located in the back, there is more space to enter and exit the vehicle, however, this means that you are usually going to be entering/exiting into traffic. This can be off-putting to a lot of wheelchair owners because of the potential danger. So you need to be careful.

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