Disabled access for caravan - can anyone help?

[alfieairedale]

Does anyone have a Power Step that they are looking to sell? We are considering buying one and if anybody has one they are not using, we would certainly be interested.

My husband is disabled and cannot climb the steps into our caravan. We have been looking for a suitable way of him gaining access. Does anyone know of a way, other than the Power Step, that would be of help.

We would be grateful for any suggestions.

 

[Damian]

http://www.caravanning4u.co.uk/disabled.html
For a starting place have a look here.
I will try and find any other options and post when(or if) found
Update: here as well; http://www.coachbuiltgb.co.uk/Home.aspx/Equipment

 

[Parksy]

Would a Milenco bolt on caravan hand rail and security lock be any good with a set of Non slip 2 tread steps? Otherwise Mr Bevan might be able to help. (with acknowledgements to www.caravan-advice.co.uk)

 

[Rita1]

Another link to check out

http://www.coachlift.com/other-handicapped-lift-applications

 

[Rita1]

 

[alfieairedale]

Thank you Damian, Parksy, and Rita - thats a great help. I will check your suggestions out.

 

[Tapestry]

Hello

Try contacting the Disabled Living Centre or Disability Information Advice Line (DIAL) or their local equivalent they may be able to help

 

[Sheppeybrowser]

I have got a hydraulic caravan lift for sale at the moment. We purchased it to get mum into the caravan but sadly we no longer need it.

It will run off a car battery and will lift a total of 21stone.. It has a platform to stand on and a hande for the rider to hold. The controls can either be opeerated by the rider or by an asistant and it also has an automatic cut out that you fit under the caravan so that when it gets to the right height it will stop. It has 2 removable stabilising feet but can also be bolted to the side of the van if you want.

You can contact me if you are interested

 

[Steve L]

On my previous caravan we used to have a wheelchair ramp from a London taxi. I worked for the company who made these for LTI and was able to aquire one. I adapted it to provide access for those of us who couldn't manage steps too well.

I have also used a mobile hydraulic platform lift designed for industrial use as such this was available from Machine mart.

Apparatus for those with disabilities are very bespoke as the needs of every individual are so different.
When I was an apprentice at Henry Wiggin in Hereford (now called Wiggin Special Metals), we had a close liason with Westfields special school for the disabled. We made go-carts and hand pedal trikes so the kids could have just as much fun as able bodied people.

You could try asking your local engineering manufacturer's trade association or Technical college for advice as they often relish designing and making specialist equipment as it broadens the students minds and skill sets.

Good luck and have fun caravanning.

Steve L.