Need Help With Wheelchair Attachment to a Car

v1p3r · 23rd November 2007, 22:47

Hey guys,

I need to know if there is anyone who will fit a wheelchair or a wheelchair system to a Ford Fiesta. I've seen a couple of cars with these things fitted, and now a relative needs one.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

binz · 23rd November 2007, 23:41

Those 'thule' cycle racks serve the purpose.That is if the wheelchair in question is collapsable.

anupaxe · 24th November 2007, 00:23

Ferdi fits these kind of rack for the wheelchair..
Pictures are available check out Welcome to HandicappedPeople.com
but he is located in bombay.. contact him anyway he would definitely be able to help you out..

GTO · 24th November 2007, 11:06

Yup, Ferdi is pretty much the best in this field. Call him; He will give you detailed instructions over the phone / email.

If you want him to work on the car, the Ford could be sent over to Mumbai via truck.

v1p3r · 24th November 2007, 21:00

Thanks guys, have found someone in BLR as well. Will talk to both of them, and post the BLR guy's details if it works out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by binz

Those 'thule' cycle racks serve the purpose.That is if the wheelchair in question is collapsable.

I don't think it would be possible for a physically challenged person to plonk a wheelchair onto the roof of her car.

GTO · 24th October 2012, 19:09

Just got a hold of these from Ferdi. In case it helps someone:

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storme'd · 18th July 2013, 10:45

My friend had a 9 year old son who is differently abled and completely dependent on others. He goes through a harrowing time whenever he needs to be taken somewhere in the car as it is a tedious process. He needs to be removed from the wheel chair, picked up and strapped to the seat and the chair has to be accommodated in the boot (current car is an optra). The same process gets repeated once he needs to be put back in the chair.

He is now looking to buy a new car and wants to find out if there is some car manufacturer which customises cars to be able to seat people with disabilities directly in the wheel chair or any company which does such mods after market. He has his eyes on the Ertiga but is open to views from experts. He is not a member so I am requesting help from others in this regards.

EagleEye · 18th July 2013, 11:26

Try these websites:

http://www.omaxauto.com
www.abilityaids.blogspot.com

sumeshmani · 18th July 2013, 11:42

Hi storme'd,
I can make one suggestion. A van can be used to roll the wheel chair in from the boot area with the help of a ramp. The ramp can be fabricated anywhere, remvoing the dependency on the manufacturer.

Example:

Nissan Evalia (the one on the right), is a good contender for such an adaptation:

Here you wont have to get your son out of the wheel chair. This also means you don't have to pack/unpack the wheelchair every time.

What would be needed is a mechanism to secure the wheel chair once inside and there after a seat belt like solution for your son.

vikram_d · 18th July 2013, 12:56

Wheel chair lifts are available abroad and in my opinion these are the best options as not only do they lift the person inside but also function as securing devices for vehicles.

Check out the website below. They seem to specialize in wheel chairs and related products

http://www.wheelchairindia.co.in/

An interesting concept on their website.

http://www.wheelchairindia.co.in/car-adaptations.html

Rehaan · 18th July 2013, 18:07

Interestingly, even a WagonR is big enough for a roll-in wheelchair with a person seated in it!

More info here : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...hment-car.html

cya
R

storme'd · 18th July 2013, 19:46

Thanks a lot guys. I am passing all this information to him. I will update soon on the way forward and ask for more help. Thanks.

streetracer_919 · 18th July 2013, 22:01

http://www.koyas.net/

There are some pictures in the home page itself. Hope it will be helpfull

spyder918 · 19th July 2013, 00:08

One more option is installing a 'Swivel Seat' (Refer attached image) I agree that it is similar to the current process of lifting and put on the chair, but the efforts can be considerably reduced by just sliding to the wheelchair when removing from the car. Feasible and practical slution instead of loading the person alongwith the wheelchair, and making space..

Issue is availability of such seat in India, I dont think installing would be a problem if the seat is available..

Check the details of the product:
Basic Swivel:
The most basic seat is the manual swivel. Pulling a simple lever allows the seat to be manually swivelled through approximately 90 degrees, making it easier to either stand up or doing a sliding transfer onto a wheelchair or scooter. All basic swivel seats come with glide rails to enable the user to position the seat for optimum comfort when travelling. The seat can be used on either the passenger or driver side. When used on the driver side, there may be limited rotation.

The Deluxe range of seats offer more options. These Options include:
Electrically operated swivel
Leg and Thigh supports
Integral 2,4 or 6 point belts
Adjustable head and neck supports
Lumber supports

Link for the website: http://www.mbb.ie/swivelseats1.html

raddy · 15th June 2016, 13:27

Hi

Despite being a long time member in TeamBHP, i didn't find an occasion or opportunity to participate in this forum till now as i am not so much into automobile as i am just a passenger.

I am using Powered Wheelchair as i am diagnosed with Orthogenesis Imperfecta at birth.

I am being transferred to car till now from Wheelchair, But i am now looking to park my Powered Wheelchair inside the car by reaching the car via a Ramp.

So, i would be sitting in the car on the wheelchair.

My Wheelchair dimension is as follows.

1.6 feet length
3 feet height
2.5 feet width

I am preferably looking to park by wheel chair in the middle row after either folding or removing one seat and by entering the car via the middle door via the ramp.

So, i would be either facing passenger in the middle row or would be facing the middle door.

I am ok in parking my wheel chair in the third row as well.

But i am not interested in major modifications in the car to accommodate me.

I have short-listed following vehicles for my requirement.

Mahindra NuvoSport
Honda Mobilio
Renault Duster
Mahindra TUV300
Toyota Innova

I am not interested in Maruti Omni type vehicles as there are some risks while travelling in it.

I was very interested in Nisan Evalia as i found that to be perfect match for my requirement, But unfortunately, Nissan has stopped production of that vehicle.

I want to travel in the car independently and comfortably and i hope i have reached the right place in getting help in this regard.

Please assist me in realizing my vision.

23rd November 2007, 22:47	#1
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,344 Thanked: 6,949 Times View My Garage	Need Help With Wheelchair Attachment to a Car Hey guys, I need to know if there is anyone who will fit a wheelchair or a wheelchair system to a Ford Fiesta. I've seen a couple of cars with these things fitted, and now a relative needs one. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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23rd November 2007, 23:41	#2
binz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,306 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	Those 'thule' cycle racks serve the purpose.That is if the wheelchair in question is collapsable.
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24th November 2007, 00:23	#3
anupaxe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Check out this site Ferdi fits these kind of rack for the wheelchair.. Pictures are available check out Welcome to HandicappedPeople.com but he is located in bombay.. contact him anyway he would definitely be able to help you out..
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24th November 2007, 11:06	#4
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,228 Thanked: 306,740 Times View My Garage	Yup, Ferdi is pretty much the best in this field. Call him; He will give you detailed instructions over the phone / email. If you want him to work on the car, the Ford could be sent over to Mumbai via truck.
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24th October 2012, 19:09	#6
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,228 Thanked: 306,740 Times View My Garage	Re: Need Help With Wheelchair Attachment to a Car Just got a hold of these from Ferdi. In case it helps someone:
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18th July 2013, 10:45	#7
storme'd BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ashford, UK Posts: 189 Thanked: 63 Times	Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair My friend had a 9 year old son who is differently abled and completely dependent on others. He goes through a harrowing time whenever he needs to be taken somewhere in the car as it is a tedious process. He needs to be removed from the wheel chair, picked up and strapped to the seat and the chair has to be accommodated in the boot (current car is an optra). The same process gets repeated once he needs to be put back in the chair. He is now looking to buy a new car and wants to find out if there is some car manufacturer which customises cars to be able to seat people with disabilities directly in the wheel chair or any company which does such mods after market. He has his eyes on the Ertiga but is open to views from experts. He is not a member so I am requesting help from others in this regards.
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18th July 2013, 11:26	#8
EagleEye BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Muscat Posts: 378 Thanked: 280 Times	re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair Try these websites: http://www.omaxauto.com www.abilityaids.blogspot.com
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18th July 2013, 11:42	#9
sumeshmani BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bangalore Posts: 478 Thanked: 111 Times	re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair Hi storme'd, I can make one suggestion. A van can be used to roll the wheel chair in from the boot area with the help of a ramp. The ramp can be fabricated anywhere, remvoing the dependency on the manufacturer. Example: Nissan Evalia (the one on the right), is a good contender for such an adaptation: Here you wont have to get your son out of the wheel chair. This also means you don't have to pack/unpack the wheelchair every time. What would be needed is a mechanism to secure the wheel chair once inside and there after a seat belt like solution for your son. Last edited by sumeshmani : 18th July 2013 at 11:45.
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18th July 2013, 12:56	#10
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair Wheel chair lifts are available abroad and in my opinion these are the best options as not only do they lift the person inside but also function as securing devices for vehicles. Check out the website below. They seem to specialize in wheel chairs and related products http://www.wheelchairindia.co.in/ An interesting concept on their website. http://www.wheelchairindia.co.in/car-adaptations.html Last edited by vikram_d : 18th July 2013 at 12:58.
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18th July 2013, 18:07	#11
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,277 Thanked: 35,138 Times	re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair Interestingly, even a WagonR is big enough for a roll-in wheelchair with a person seated in it! More info here : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...hment-car.html cya R
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18th July 2013, 19:46	#12
storme'd BHPian Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ashford, UK Posts: 189 Thanked: 63 Times	Thanks a lot guys. I am passing all this information to him. I will update soon on the way forward and ask for more help. Thanks.
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18th July 2013, 22:01	#13
streetracer_919 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: calicut/coimbatore Posts: 135 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair http://www.koyas.net/ There are some pictures in the home page itself. Hope it will be helpfull
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19th July 2013, 00:08	#14
spyder918 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 58 Thanked: 40 Times	Re: Car Customisation to Easily Transport a Person in a Wheelchair One more option is installing a 'Swivel Seat' (Refer attached image) I agree that it is similar to the current process of lifting and put on the chair, but the efforts can be considerably reduced by just sliding to the wheelchair when removing from the car. Feasible and practical slution instead of loading the person alongwith the wheelchair, and making space.. Issue is availability of such seat in India, I dont think installing would be a problem if the seat is available.. Check the details of the product: Basic Swivel: The most basic seat is the manual swivel. Pulling a simple lever allows the seat to be manually swivelled through approximately 90 degrees, making it easier to either stand up or doing a sliding transfer onto a wheelchair or scooter. All basic swivel seats come with glide rails to enable the user to position the seat for optimum comfort when travelling. The seat can be used on either the passenger or driver side. When used on the driver side, there may be limited rotation. The Deluxe range of seats offer more options. These Options include: Electrically operated swivel Leg and Thigh supports Integral 2,4 or 6 point belts Adjustable head and neck supports Lumber supports Link for the website: http://www.mbb.ie/swivelseats1.html Attached Thumbnails
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15th June 2016, 13:27	#15
raddy Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 8 Thanked: Once	MUV Suggestion required to accomodate a Wheelchair Hi Despite being a long time member in TeamBHP, i didn't find an occasion or opportunity to participate in this forum till now as i am not so much into automobile as i am just a passenger. I am using Powered Wheelchair as i am diagnosed with Orthogenesis Imperfecta at birth. I am being transferred to car till now from Wheelchair, But i am now looking to park my Powered Wheelchair inside the car by reaching the car via a Ramp. So, i would be sitting in the car on the wheelchair. My Wheelchair dimension is as follows. 1.6 feet length 3 feet height 2.5 feet width I am preferably looking to park by wheel chair in the middle row after either folding or removing one seat and by entering the car via the middle door via the ramp. So, i would be either facing passenger in the middle row or would be facing the middle door. I am ok in parking my wheel chair in the third row as well. But i am not interested in major modifications in the car to accommodate me. I have short-listed following vehicles for my requirement. Mahindra NuvoSport Honda Mobilio Renault Duster Mahindra TUV300 Toyota Innova I am not interested in Maruti Omni type vehicles as there are some risks while travelling in it. I was very interested in Nisan Evalia as i found that to be perfect match for my requirement, But unfortunately, Nissan has stopped production of that vehicle. I want to travel in the car independently and comfortably and i hope i have reached the right place in getting help in this regard. Please assist me in realizing my vision.
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