WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE RVS AT THE TAMPA RV SHOW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Our family headed to the Tampa RV show to check out wheelchair accessible RV's and see if they are good for a family (and for Brian to drool over all the new RV models and gadgets 😜)
We dry camped in the Florida Fairgrounds for the show, but ran into some problems when the jacks wouldn't go down and we almost ripped our cabinet door off with a slide.
We checked out Winnebago's new line of accessible RV's, so Brian got to go in an RV at an RV show for the first time.
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A friend of mine wants an RV but we didn't realize they made accessible models. So thanks for sharing. I'll tell him about them today.
Glad our video was useful for you. Tell your friend that if they have any questions feel free to ask us. We hate for people to miss out on RVing because of a disability.
@@LiveYourSomedayNow I sure will let him know. Thanks a bunch.
I am a wheelchair RVr and have the Newmar CanyonStar 3911 with the lift. I’d love to see more of your videos but would suggest you show more of your surroundings and less of full on headshots of just you guys talking and/or walking. Maybe pan out, I’m not sure, but I just kept finding myself wondering or wanting to look at what you were talking about.
Were the RV models you looked at, did any have access to the driver's seat? About 10 yrs ago when researching RVs, I was shocked to learn wheelchair accessible models did not have access to the driver's seat.
In other words, Winebago (to their credit) did everything conceivable to address every issue related to accessibility and independence...
Except the option to traval alone. The manufacturers must assume the disabled owner will always need assistance. The option to drive should be one of the most important aspects when considering accessibility, mobility and independence.
It depends on what you consider accessible. In all of the gas motorhomes, including the one we have, the engine cover sticks up a couple of inches from the floor right between the driver and passenger seat, making it difficult to get the chair alongside the driver seat. The driver seat pivots so I can get my wheelchair close enough to transfer into the chair and drive from there. The diesel motorhomes, since they have the engine in the rear, have a flat floor in the driver area which makes it way easier to get right next to the drivers seat. However, diesel motorhomes are considerably more expensive. I haven't seen any motorhomes that have the seat removed and lock downs that make it possible to drive from a wheelchair like many accessible vans. I'm sure it could be done, but it would have to be a custom job.
@@LiveYourSomedayNow Accessible as in a paraplegic using a manual wheelchair being able to roll up to a pivoting driver's seat and transferring into the driver's seat in order to operate the RV.
@@LiveYourSomedayNow Thanks for your detailed response. If you ever get the opportunity to stop into one of the specialized dealerships that sell modified vans with ramps, etc., you could see there is a specialized seat base that the existing driver's seat mounts onto that allows the seat to go straight back approx 2', it pivots 90°+, and can elevate the seat approximately one foot. These bases make it possible for a non-ambulatory paraplegic and others to easily transfer into a driver's seat if there is access from the rear (most RVs have entrances at a midpoint front-to-back).
These seat bases are what enables many of us to use accessible vans and to sit in the driver's seat which is much more comfortable and secure than remaining in our locked down wheelchairs. For instance, I am 6'6" and if I remained in my wheelchair while driving, I would not be able to look straight ahead and would need to "slump" forward in order to see ahead.
Every truck cab designed RV I have seen has the driver's seat significantly lower than the floor of the living area in the RV. This configuration prevents the use of the seat base I just described. In some cases the truck or van cab setup requires getting out of the RV to get to the cab, using the front door for entry into the driving compartment. In either case, those midsize RVs are virtually impossible to customize.
I have watched other TH-camrs who RV full time. Finally dawned on me search physically disabled RVers. Single mom of two children with cerebral palsy. My daughter uses a walker but has to go up and down stairs on her bottom. I’m so excited to watch. Now I have to look to see if you’re currently still posting.
Glad you found us!
We post our videos I the hope to show others that RVing and adventuring is possible, regardless of your ability level. 😊
Should buy a body camera with a monitor so your family can ware the body cameras and you can watch as they walk through. Just saying.
Hi guys good video and I like it all
Great video. We use a Toy Hauler with an electric wheelchair. Works pretty well. One suggestion I have on your video is have the speaker hold and point the camera so we know what he or she is talking about and describing. Thanks for the insight of whats at the shows.
Thanks for the video tip. We will try to do that.
And we actually looked into toy haulers as an option. Do you find that works well for all your needs?
Thanks for responding, wasnt sure you all read these comments. As far as using toyhaulers, its about the only platform that a wheel chair can fit in that looks nice. Im surprised how cheap some of the wheelchair accessable trailers are. Of course you can move up to A class coaches and the price rises with the lift. Most start at $200,000. So for less than $75,000, ive been able to take my wife on 8 trips last year and covered almost 4000 miles.
We enjoy your channel and safe travels !!!
I so wish I could afford to RV full time. The fuel alone would kill my monthly budget. lol
....especially in California :0
I once did the math and the cost to travel by RV, assuming you are sightseeing and on the move every few days, it would cost at least $60-$75 per day. At that cost, just stay in motels and skip the hassles!
I enjoyed your video. I too am in a wheelchair. One suggestion when you are filming. If you are talking about a particular feature we should be able to see it on camera. There were several times that the camera was fixed on the speaker and not the feature.
Thank you. We will keep that in mind for future videos. 😊
I just love your video. I'm wanting to get into RV camping and your video is such an inspiration for me. Like Brian, I too am looking for an accessible RV. My legs aren't what they use to be and there may come a day when I won't be able to walk. But I still love traveling and spending time out doors.
Love the intro :D
Seems like a good time at the RV show. Thanks for sharing with us and showing us around :D
I have looked at the Newmar handicap accessible RV's and was impressed with their attention to the little details. I'm surprised someone may have overloaded the one lift. I know the Newmar ones I saw had a 750 lb weight limit. I pay attention to these details because I have been working with contractors at our church (built in 70's) updating us to become handicap accessible.
The newmar accessible RV is our favorite of the ones we’ve toured. Good layout and quality.
We were told the lift got overloaded because someone was using a heavy power chair, and their companion rode the lift with them.
@@LiveYourSomedayNow Most powered wheelchairs are under 100 lb but can go to 150. I've seen people close to 500 lbs in a chair. These lift are designed for single occupant only and have labels saying so.
OMG! We missed you guys! We were there at the Tampa RV Supershow the first and second day. :( I'm so sorry we missed you guys. My wife and I wanted to meet y'all. [Insert many bad words in frustration]. Well, I hope we get to meet you somewhere down the road sometime soon
That would have been great to meet you! Hopefully we'll run into you sometime else :)
Thank you so much for posting! This is the RN who works in acute physical rehabilation that has been following your journey especially to the accessible RV's. Question what was the length on some of the accessible RV's that have pretty good sleeping space for several. Thanks and keep the GREAT informative videos coming. It's such great entertainment too! Happy & safe travels until you post again!!!
I would suggest not wear sunglasses. Seeing a person's eyes is great for expressing the person's message.
Holy moly..those luxury rvs are insane!!! Ps Brian - did you JUST put armrests on your chair? I demo’ed chairs with the removable ones, but they ended up in my way. How are you liking them?
Hi Joanie! I got the armrests about a year ago, so I can do weight shifts more easily, and try to avoid getting pressure sores. So for that, they are great and really beneficial. On the flipside, they do get in the way of reaching things and make it a hassle to transfer in and out of the car and the RV driving seat. One benefit to the tubular removable ones like I have is that they can be rotated to face out the back of the chair and used as big handles to push the wheelchair :)
Live Your Someday Now oh ok!! And no way - can you please show using them as handles?! I HATE the fold down handles I have now...plus they’re too short for anyone to push anyways 🙄
So what ended up being the problem with your leveling system?
We got it figured out in next weeks video when we had a mishap and needed to get the jacks to work to get us out of a jam. 😁
how do you like your rv
We love it. There’s enough room for the 5 of us and the dogs and in over two years of Full timing we have had no major problems with it.
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