Touring Caravans For Wheelchair Users
Caravanning is enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life, but many disabled people mistakenly believe that they cannot go caravanning. They go on holiday, but struggle to find accommodation that is suitable for them and often pay a premium for that accommodation. For many disabled people an adapted caravan is the perfect solution, they are good value and are adapted for the whole family’s needs.
It is rare to find a second hand caravan that has been adapted for wheelchair users. As a result, most wheelchair users choose to buy a new caravan and work with the manufacturer to have it adapted to their needs. Whilst, most companies will customise their range for wheelchair users, Frys, Elddis and CoachBuilt GB have the most experience of doing so.
The doorway on an adapted caravan is widened and ramps are fitted. In addition, the height, width and positioning of beds, work surfaces and appliances can be changed to make movement within the caravan easier. Practically everything inside the caravan can be changed to suit the user, but the size and positioning of windows has to stay the same.
On site, wheelchair users can choose whether to use their own shower and toilet inside the caravan or the sites facilities. Not all sites have toilet or shower facilities that are suitable for the disabled or wheelchair users, but most do. Many sites also offer pitches that are surrounded by hard standing for wheelchair users, so that it is easy to get in and out of the caravan when it is raining or icy.
Motor homes can also be adapted for wheelchair users, because many are larger than touring caravans there is more scope for adaptation. Many static caravan makers also offer models for the disabled or are quite happy to customise an existing model so a wheelchair user can use one in comfort.
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