INTRODUCTION
Based in Sydney NSW Australia, Freedom Motors Australia Pty. Ltd was founded in 1997. Since that year we have grown to become the premier vehicle modifier for wheelchair access Australia wide. We have prided ourselves on bringing the most innovative and reliable wheelchair transportation solutions to the market. We have experience in the design, manufacture and installation of lowered floors, ramps and hoists to many private and commercial vehicles. We are a quality driven company, so you can rest assured that you are dealing with a company who is committed to manufacturing the best quality wheelchair accessible vehicles, with the best trade persons, to the highest standards for the Australian market.
WHY FREEDOM MOTORS? As the industry leader and innovator of wheelchair accessible vehicles for the physically challenged, Freedom Motors prides itself in bringing you the most reliable and highest quality wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions in Australia today. Our conversions are designed for any lifestyle. The operation of our conversions must be effortless and the styling compliment the vehicle. All backed up by the best customer service in the industry.
OUR WARRANTY & GUARANTEE When you decide to purchase a wheelchair accessible conversion from Freedom Motors you are not only joining over 1500 satisfied customers, you will be owning the most reliable, safe, practical, easy to use and good looking wheelchair access vehicle in Australia. All backed up with a 5 year 100,000km warranty Australia wide (Conditions apply). All vehicles converted by Freedom Motors comply with all relevant ADR’s (Australian Design Rules) and are approved and certified by a qualified engineer to the relevant state’s road and traffic regulations.
SALES ADVICE Our friendly sales team will guide you through the whole process. They will work with you and or your occupational therapist to find the best solution for your specific needs and within your budget. When possible a sales team member can come out to you to show a particular vehicle in your own driveway at no cost to you. With years of experience and being involved in many different situations, our sales team is qualified to give you the best advice possible. Our many satisfied customers will agree.
TRADE IN & BUY BACK POLICY If you are ready to trade in your current Freedom Van or for any reason you do not need your Freedom Van anymore, we will be happy to make you a competitive offer to buy back your vehicle. Returning customers who have purchased a Freedom Van from us before automatically qualify for a discount.
VEHICLES AVAILABLE
KIA GRAND CARNIVAL
KIA SOUL
TOYOTA TARAGO
TOYOTA RUKUS
VW CADDY RANGE
VW TRANSPORTER / MULTIVAN
RENAULT KANG00
RENAULT TRAFIC
CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER
HONDA ODYSSEY
HYUNDAI iLOAD & iMAX
FIAT SCUDO
PROTON EXORA
MERCEDES BENZ VITO
REAR ENTRY DESIGNS AVAILABLE
FAMILY MEMBER
FAMILY
4
SELF DRIVE (Transfer)
2
+1
2
+1
or 6
+1
or 4
option
+1
option
or 4
+1
option
PASSENGER
FAMILY PLUS
4
5
+2
SELF DRIVE (Wheelchair) 2
FRONT PASSENGER
2
+1
or 7
option
or 6 + 1
option
+1
or 4
+1
+1
or 4 + 1
option
option
FREEDOM VAN WHEELCHAIR ACCESS VEHICLE CONVERSIONS Freedom Motors Australia Pty. Ltd. brings you the “FREEDOM VAN� This conversion is the ultimate in wheelchair accessibility today. Imagine a design so advanced, it makes total traveling freedom a reality. Our Family and passenger conversions do just that. It has the unique combination of being one of the lowest priced high quality and most accessible people movers in the market today. Designed with you in mind, the easy opening gently sloping ramp to the rear provides a straight path in and out, with no turning inside the vehicle. The rear entry design ensures you the greatest amount of seating options as well, so you can take the whole family along. Our design incorporates a complete flat lowered floor so you will be traveling in the most comfortable position enjoying a panoramic view out of the vehicle as other passengers. Easy access and comfort is our top priority, so we created accessibility for you and your family. All this within stylish, quality conversions of wellknown branded vehicles.
KIA GRAND CARNIVAL FREEDOM VAN A large size people mover at the reasonable price range. Available as a Family, Passenger and Self-Drive (transfer) and 2 wheelchair configurations. This vehicle will suit anybody with a large family or if you need to transport extra equipment. This model comes standard with a 1425mm entry (1500mm Option) with a complete flat floor and many options available, the Freedom Van is our most popular vehicle to date.
TOYOTA TARAGO FREEDOM VAN A large to medium size people mover at the higher price range. Available as a Family, Passenger and Self-Drive (transfer) configuration. This vehicle will suit anybody with a large family or if you need to transport extra equipment. This model comes standard with a 1410mm entry. With a complete flat floor and many options available, this Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the Toyota range.
VW CADDY MAXI FREEDOM VAN A medium to small size vehicle at the medium price range. Available as a Passenger configuration. This vehicle will suit anybody with a large family. This model comes standard with a 1400mm entry (1500mm Option). With a complete flat floor and many options available, this Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the VW range.
TOYOTA RUKUS FREEDOM VAN A small size vehicle at the higher price range. Available as a Family Member and Self-Drive (transfer) configuration. This vehicle will suit 2 persons and 1 wheelchair occupant. This model comes standard with a 1300mm entry. With a complete flat floor and many options available, this Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the Toyota range.
KIA SOUL FREEDOM VAN A small size vehicle at the medium price range. Available as a Family Member and Self-Drive (transfer) configuration. This vehicle will suit 2 persons and 1 wheelchair occupant. This model comes standard with a 1300mm entry. With a complete flat floor and many options available, this Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the Kia range.
RENAULT KANGOO FREEDOM VAN A small size vehicle at the medium price range. Available as a Family Member configuration. This vehicle will suit 2 persons and 1 wheelchair occupant. This model comes standard with a 1400mm entry. With a complete flat floor and many options available, this Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the Renault range.
VM MULTIVAN FREEDOM VAN A large size people mover at the higher price range. Available as a Family, Passenger and Self-Drive (transfer & drive from wheelchair) and 2 wheelchair configurations. This vehicle will suit anybody with a large family or if you need to transport extra equipment. This model comes standard with a 1500mm entry with a complete flat floor and many options available. Because of the internal size, several layouts are available. This Freedom Van is a popular vehicle in the VW range.
FREEDOM SELF DRIVE VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS The Freedom Self Drive Modifications are something to be seen. If you can transfer or you want to drive from your wheelchair, our sales consultants can answer all your questions, and help to design the vehicle to suit your particular special needs.
If you are transferring to the driver seat, your wheelchair is docked next to it so to make transferring as easy as possible. After transferring onto the FREEDOM TRANSFER SEAT, you turn the seat and move it forward and up, using electric switches until you are in the correct driving position.
All our vehicles are designed to take your manual or electric wheelchair and park it inside the vehicle. This is achieved using our standard Freedom Van and then automating the rear tailgate and ramp. With a push of a button on the FREEDOM REMOTE the rear tailgate and ramp are activated and open automatically. Audible sounds and safety features have been built in. After the ramp is fully deployed, you can manoeuvre your wheelchair inside the vehicle and lock it into the FREEDOM DOCK. This device eliminates the use of any wheelchair restraints and has built-in safety features, with a push of a button release and audible sounds.
If you are driving from your wheelchair, the FREEDOM DOCK is already positioned in the driver’s position. You only have to lock in. To drive the vehicle you need FREEDOM CONTROLS. Many options are available. As standard we install a push pull accelerate and braking handle. To steer the vehicle while your right hand is on the handle, we have a driving knob for your left hand. Devices to operate the indicators, lights, horn etc. are available and can be installed so you do not have to move your hands away from the handle and steering wheel.
FREEDOM WHEELCHAIR DRIVE
FREEDOM TRANSFER DRIVE
FREEDOM REMOTE A complete system can be installed to the vehicle, so with a push on the remote control pendant, the tailgate and ramp will automatically open or close. This is great for those that want to be more independent by being in control of entering and leaving the vehicle without any outside assistance at all.
FREEDOM DOCK This Device consists of 2 sections. The receiver mechanism that is bolted to the floor of the vehicle, and the docking plate that can be mounted to most wheelchair on the market. It completely eliminates the use of cumbersome wheelchair restraints and it only takes about 3 seconds to lock the wheelchair and with a push of a button you can release the wheelchair from the system in about 5 seconds. No more bending or kneeling down to attach restraints to the wheelchair.
FREEDOM CONTROLS If you need driving controls for your vehicle, we will help you find the right solution for you. If it is just a driving knob, pin, fork etc., or an accelerating and braking handle, handbrake extension or an electric handbrake, electric operated indicators, lights, wipers horn etc., left side accelerator pedal etc., we have the perfect combination of in house made products and the best products available on the market. Because we have our own design and engineering workshop, we can tailor make any device needed to make your driving experience the best it can be.
FREEDOM AUTO RAMP Even though the Freedom Ramp is very easy to deploy, some customers prefer it to be automatic. The original spring is replaced with an electric actuator so you can open and close the ramp with a push of a button. There will be no need to bend down to reach for the ramp.
FREEDOM RESTRAINTS The choice of wheelchair restraints is very important. All our modifications come standard with a set of basic wheelchair restraints. To make restraining a wheelchair easier, we have other options available like electric restraints for the front and also slide and click restraints for the rear.
FREEDOM SEAT This seat is great when you want the option of having 2 extra seats available. It is neatly secured to the side of the vehicle and can easily be deployed in about 10 seconds, and it takes about the same time to stow away again. It can be fitted to most models available.
FREEDOM LAP/SASH A wheelchair occupant lap belt is supplied as standard with the vehicle. If it is not possible to use the original lap sash restraint from the vehicle, we can install a Lap/Sash Post. This gives you the added upper body protection and support.
FREEDOM WINCH A wheelchair helper winch can be installed to make it easier to pull a manual wheelchair into the vehicle when needed. Our winch comes with a remote control to make it very easy to use. It can easily pull 350 Kgs up a standard wheelchair ramp.
FREEDOM CAMERA For those who want to see what is happening behind them while reversing, a reversing camera can be installed. We have a system that replaces the original mirror with a system that is not only a reversing camera, but also a GPS system, a Bluetooth Phone answering system and has many more features. The moment you put the vehicle in reverse, the camera will automatically switch to a reverse view.
FREEDOM SENSORS If the vehicle has not already been fitted with sensors, we can install aftermarket reversing sensors in the rear bumper bar to warn you of any obstacle that you might have missed in the rear view mirrors.
FREEDOM 6 WAY SEAT This 6 Way Power Transfer Seat Base provides convenient and time saving transfers from wheelchair to driver or front passenger seat. Operation is simple. With a press of a finger, the fully automatic Power Transfer Seat Base swivels 90 degrees with individual controls from front to rear travel and height providing complete control and comfort.
FREEDOM LIFT SEAT This Seat base can bring the driver or passenger seat outside the vehicle to the wheelchair seat height for easy transferring. After Transferring, with a press of a button, the seat can be operated to lift and turn into the vehicle comfortably. Several models are available to suit different vehicles and positions.
DESIGN RELATED QUESTIONS During your decision process you must ask yourself the following questions: Where do I park mostly? How does the wheelchair and occupant get in and out of the vehicle? How will the wheelchair and occupant be restrained? What is the entry height into the vehicle? What is the internal headroom inside the vehicle? What size is the wheelchair and will it fit? How many seats do I need inside the vehicle besides the wheelchair position? What is the panoramic visibility from the wheelchair position? What will be the best position of the wheelchair and occupant inside the vehicle? How comfortable will the ride be?
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COMPARISON FREEDOM believes the we are bringing the best vehicle modification possible to you for a reasonable investment.
Unfortunately there are a few panel beater companies out there moonlighting as wheelchair access vehicle modifiers.
Things like functionality, safety, finish and quality are most important to us. Be assured, that you will not be disappointed with the result.
They will dazzle you with discounted prices and tell you that their quality is the same as Freedom Motors. Please be aware.
Please feel free to check out our competitors before you talk to us. You will be pleasantly surprised when you see our factory where we modify our vehicles.
Freedom would like to thank you for your time in reading this information. If you have any more questions or would like to have an obligation free demonstration of any of our vehicles, please do not hesitate in calling us.
FREEDOM ACCESS VEHICLES
If you are interested in larger vehicles for Aged Care, Community Transport, Tourism or the Taxi Industry, contact our sister company FREEDOM ACCESS VEHICLES. They have the right solution for you.
FREEDOM MOTORS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD 17 Plasser Crescent, St.Marys, NSW, 2760 Web: www.freedommotorsaustralia.com.au Email: sales@freedommotorsaustralia.com.au
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