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full-size wheelchair van for sale

Are you in search of a wheelchair-accessible van that perfectly suits your mobility needs? Sherry Vans specializes in providing top-quality mobility solutions, we’ll help you understand the key differences between minivan-based and full-size wheelchair-accessible vans, enabling you to make an informed decision.

 

Minivan-Based Mobility Vans:

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Minivan-based mobility vans are a popular choice for many individuals due to their compact size and easy maneuverability. These vans are adapted to accommodate wheelchairs with features such as power wheelchair lifts and manual ramps. They can be configured for both rear-entry and side-entry options, providing flexibility for various accessibility needs.

 

Advantages of Minivan-Based Mobility Vans:

Maneuverability: Minivans are known for their compact size, making them easy to navigate in tight spaces and parking lots.

Fuel Efficiency: Minivans typically offer better fuel efficiency compared to full-size vans, reducing the cost of ownership.

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When looking for a new commercial van, you are probably overwhelmed with all the options available to you. The purpose of this article is to provide you with all the information you need to decide if RAM ProMaster used wheelchair vans are the correct choice for you. 

Are RAM ProMaster Wheelchair Vans Reliable?

When properly maintained, RAM ProMaster used wheelchair vans will typically last between 200,000 and 250,000 miles before needing serious repairs. On average this results in 13-15 years worth of reliable and dependable usage before needing a significant repair. However, as with any car, they need the proper maintenance to last their full lifetime. Yearly tune-ups and inspections should be enough to keep the van functioning properly. 

Can You Stand In A RAM ProMaster High Top Van?

A RAM ProMaster high roof van is specifically made to make it easier to stand up in. Within the cabin of [...]

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It is mind-blowing what you can do with vans. They are very flexible. You can convert them to fit what you need. With the right creativity and planning, you can get a vehicle that fits your lifestyle.

Passenger Van Conversion

The passenger van is one of the most common conversion types. You can create space for how many people you need. You can do nine-seater vans or even fit a dozen. 

You can choose from several available features, like streaming audio systems, LCD screens, and other elements that you can expect from a luxury car. 

The passenger van conversion is perfect for people with a large crew.

Limo Van Conversion

The limo van offers next-level style and comfort. It is for people who want quality that isn’t compromised and exclusivity. For some people, the goal is creating comfort rather than increasing the seating capacity. 

You can fit comfortable seating [...]

When it comes to wheelchair vans, not all brands are created equal. In order to help you choose which wheelchair van is best for you, Paul Sherry has put together a brief comparison of the RAM ProMaster wheelchair van and the Ford Transit wheelchair van. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but this can help you make the choice that is right for you.

Ford Transit Wheelchair Van Features

ford-transit-van-vs-ram-promasterWheelchair vans are typically created by taking a base vehicle and adding a converter to it. For Ford, the base vehicle that is typically used is the Ford Transit. The Ford Transit is a popular option for businesses because of its 14 passenger capacity. The Ford Transit comes with a range of features including multiple roof heights, and vehicle lengths. In [...]

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Vantage Mobility International (VMI) is one of the largest wheelchair mobility van converters. Their products are consistently pushing the boundaries and use cutting-edge technology. In addition to their innovative designs, VMI works to provide effective solutions to their customers. That is why Paul Sherry Conversion Vans is proud to partner with them and bring you a quality and innovative conversion van. As such, we like to offer the latest and greatest from VMI including their van lifts. 

VMI Mobility Van Lifts

VMI’s van lifts are available to consumers and businesses and offer a strong and convenient solution to your wheelchair needs. At Paul Sherry, we want to provide our customers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, so we have compiled a list of the different VMI Mobility van lift options. 

All Lift Features

While there are a few differences between the lift options, we wanted to review the features [...]

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There are several options when choosing a car financing provider. Banks, dealerships, online lenders, and credit unions offer auto financing options for a wide range of passenger vehicles, including wheelchair vans.

At Paul Sherry Conversion Vans, we do our best to get a variety of wheelchair vans from all over the country. That way, we give you a chance to own a vehicle that suits your lifestyle and budget.

Reliability

Our company has several dealerships around the country. And over the years, we’ve made successful partnerships with various lending institutions. 

These partnerships have made us one of the leading wheelchair van financing specialists. Today, Paul Sherry Conversion Vans has great purchasing power that we can pass down to our customers. So, we can offer you the best rates in town because of our reliability.

Bad Credit Car Financing

The biggest advantage of car financing is that you can borrow 100% [...]

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Do you live in a place with narrow aisles and limited side entry options?

Side entry may not be an option for people with specific garage parking needs or lifestyles. So, rear entry wheelchair van lifts are popular alternatives to side entry ones. They offer affordable and accessible options with your mobility and independence in mind.

 

Benefits of New Rear Entry Wheelchair Van Lifts

Paul Sherry Conversion Vans offers innovative rear-entry van lifts to fit every buyer’s needs. We order each wheelchair van lift from reliable manufacturers with the customer in mind. Better yet, you can always consult with our mobility experts to help customize your new lift to suit your lifestyle.

Based on years of experience, here’s why we recommend our new rear entry wheelchair van lifts:

Affordability

We understand that buying and customizing a wheelchair-accessible van is not cheap. Even with car financing, it will still be [...]

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It’s what’s inside a RAM van that truly steers a buyer’s decision.

The interior is what matters — maybe the purpose of owning one is to haul cargo, or to be used as a daily work vehicle. Perhaps the RAM van is primarily needed to comfortably transport a large group of people.

Conversion vans have resurged as a popular option for people with a variety of transportation needs.

In all cases, a RAM van buyer’s purchasing process should start with identifying the main need, and then considering the safety. How will it be handled on the road? How many people will be inside during the majority of its use? Where will the RAM van be stored?

Benefits of Owning A Conversion Van

The RAM ProMaster is perfect for carrying a lot of passengers — it has front-wheel drive, so it does well on windy roads and in moments of low traction. The engine is located [...]

wheelchair van financing

Is buying a wheelchair van a priority on your to-do list? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Paul Sherry exciting lineup of mobility wheelchair vans is what makes us America’s top choice for these vehicles. Our inventory features some of the leading mobility van manufacturers, including RAM, Dodge, and Chrysler, with a variety of configurations to choose from.

Best of all, we offer simple financing for wheelchair van customers. Get the van you need with affordable, flexible financing that fits your budget after finding the van you want.

Wheelchair Van Financing Available

You shouldn’t need to worry about how you’ll finance your wheelchair van. It’s our goal at Paul Sherry Conversion Vans to make sure you have plenty of options to finance your new van. 

Start the financing process by filling out our online form. Once you do, we’ll collect your information and contact you to let you know what we’ve come [...]

A wheelchair accessible van can bring significant convenience to your life, but there’s a lot to consider when purchasing the right mobility van to meet your needs. From brand-new wheelchair accessible vans to more affordable used models, there’s likely a van that’s perfect for you on our lot, and we want to help you find it!

Used vs. New Wheelchair Accessible Vans

Perhaps the most important point to consider is whether you should buy a new or used wheelchair accessible van. There are benefits to both, but the one you choose depends on several factors, like your budget, your credit, and the features you need in your van.

Mileage and Reliability

Used vans will have higher mileage on them than others, which could be a drawback if its previous owners didn’t keep up with routine maintenance and important repairs. However, a used vehicle with more miles doesn’t automatically equate to broken down and worn out. [...]

When it comes time to customize your mobility van, you will need to consider which type of lift best meets your needs. The vans from Paul Sherry Conversion Vans mostly use Ricon lifts, where are known for their versatility and reliability. There are four main lifts from Ricon. By learning more about them, you will be better informed and ready to make an educated decision as to which one you want for your van. While they all share numerous features, they are fairly different, making the decision a bit more challenging. Remember that regardless of the lift you choose, all were designed for DOT Public Use vehicles, meaning they comply with the official regulations.

Clearway Wheelchair Lift

The Clearway wheelchair lift relies on a fully automatic split platform with a unique design. This platform folds up and then moves out of the way when you press the relevant button, giving you clear access to the [...]

There are many types of vans available but the RAM ProMaster is among the most frequently converted into a wheelchair van. These are high-quality vans to begin with and have been for years, letting drivers choose from new or used models as a way to save money. The team at Paul Sherry Conversion Vans can help you create a custom van starting with the RAM ProMaster chassis. We choose this particular model to base our conversions off of for numerous reasons; here are just a handful of the RAM wheelchair van performance advantages.

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One of the best things about the RAM wheelchair van is that it is highly efficient. Most large vans will guzzle gas like crazy, leaving you with a high fuel bill and frequent trips to the gas station. The RAM ProMaster with [...]

Fitting a Vehicle to a Person with Mobility Problems

Those of us who have family members or friends with mobility problems understand the difficulties of transportation for them. Travel is not just an issue of vehicle, but also of access to the vehicle by the wheelchair-bound passenger or driver. In attempts to make a wheelchair van compatible and accessible, the vehicle may be less convenient for others, even limiting how a person enters the vehicle or is seated in the vehicle.

Paul Sherry’s Answer—The RAM ProMaster Conversion Van

The RAM ProMaster begins life as a chassis with safety and security options like advanced front airbags (supplemented by seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain front airbags), electronic roll mitigation, electronic stability control, and more… The point is, this front-wheel-drive van is fully outfitted in both low roof and high roof designs, and can safely carry a payload of 4,440 pounds. The sidewalls of the Ram ProMaster are [...]

When you need to get a conversion van, you need to consider how much your investment in the van should amount to. You can put a great deal of money in a New Conversion Van, or you can get yourself a Used Conversion Van. Each van is going to serve you well, but you need to figure out which investment is going to serve you the best.

Used Vans

When you come to purchase a used conversion van, you need to remember that these vans have varying mileage on them. You can get a van that has many miles on it for a small amount of money. However, you will need to spend more money on a van that has less mileage.

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Also, when it comes to Conversion Vans, the accessories on the van are going to alter [...]

Many people like being able to travel in comfort. When they want to drive around their hometown or even take longer drives across the country, they may want a vehicle that gives them plenty of room and provides them with the safety that they desire. These desires are no less with travelers who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices. Regardless of the distance they plan to travel, people can get the comfort, style, and safety they want when they invest in a Paul Sherry conversion van.

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A wheelchair van from Paul Sherry Conversion Vans provides important safety features that make it easy to drive and operate in all traffic conditions. With its front wheel drive, people can brake easily and steer their van in whatever direction they choose without fearing that the back wheels will lock up or pull away from the direction in which the van is [...]

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