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Enjoy the great outdoors without limits
Wheelchair accessible motorhomes
Having a well-deserved trip away has been challenging or near impossible for all of us over the last couple of years. However, as the world opens up again, many of us can jump on a plane or book a last-minute hotel without any real consideration. If you or a member of your family has a disability or other mobility issue you will probably know that it isn’t so easy. Whether your concerns are the heavy, bulky but essential equipment you must travel with, or a fear the facilities that are advertised as being 'wheelchair friendly' aren’t quite so practical.
An alternative that many families are turning to is an accessible leisure vehicle. A motorhome can provide a solution; to meet your family's exact needs, to allow everyone to enjoy their free time the way that they want to, to experience and enjoy life outdoors, travelling wherever you want to go with independence and with ease.
But how do you begin to fit all your needs within the shell of a motorhome? Brook Miller Mobility explains more.
What is possible? Wheelchair accessible lifts
The most popular access option is an underfloor wheelchair lift, controlled via a wired remote control, with wireless options available. They are easy for both a wheelchair user or carer to operate and stow away discreetly underneath a vehicle when not in use.
Access Ramps
Wheelchair access ramps can be used for access into van conversion motorhomes and are a very cost- >>
effective options for wheelchair access. A telescopic or folding ramp can be easily stowed away when not in use.
Wide access entry doors
Custom wide entry doors can be fitted to new vehicles with the necessary strengthening addressed during the vehicle build. Van conversion motorhomes have the wide entry van sliding side doors.
Internal mobility equipment
Hoists are the most requested piece of mobility equipment. The hoist rail support system is built into the structure of your leisure vehicle’s roof during the build. A hoist can assist with transferring a wheelchair user from their chair onto a shower chair for example and can really help protect and prevent against injuries for carers and family members.
Accessible wet rooms and toilets
Modern, luxurious wet rooms with wide door access. Grab rails and support systems can be fitted, plus toilets compatible with shower chairs.
Profiling electric beds
Most types of hospital style beds can be fitted, including profiling electric beds with options including adjustable back rests, knee break and height adjustability to provide the same requirements you have at home in your new home-fromhome.
Driving adaptions
A wide range of driving adaptions are available to enable a wheelchair user to be the driver of their motorhome. These include hand controls, steering aids, and adaptions to the seating to assist with transfer.
Wheelchair tie downs
For a wheelchair user who wishes to travel in their wheelchair, wheelchair tie downs can be fitted, including both driver and passenger positions, compatible with a wide range of chairs. Alternatively, if the wheelchair user will transfer into a travel seat, a range of storage restraints are available to secure the chair during travel.
Are you ready for an accessible adventure?
At Brook Miller Mobility, as well as the range of wheelchair accessible vehicles for motability or private customers, they also provide a bespoke service to assist with the design and custom build of motorhomes.
Did you also know that Brook Miller’s range of motorhomes are available VAT free subject to a VAT exemption form being completed, making it a more affordable option than you may think.
Brook Miller Mobility, Unit 1A Elland Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 9DZ. Phone 0800 064 4454 or visit: www.brookmiller.co.uk
