That’s impressive. I’m a para and pull myself into my van but you are at another level. I use a strap bolted into the top of the door sill with my left hand and use my right to press down on the seat.
Fell in empty river barge where i worked in '91 at age 19, resulting in L1 and L4 burst fractures. Afterwards bought '91 GMC Sierra and had it lowered 3" in front and 2" in back, it was pretty easy to get into. Got a 04 Silverado extended cab already lowered to look like a SS now, love the suicide doors. I use a folding chair and just put it in the back where the seat use to be.
Ok, excited to see this. I just bought a Dodge Ram 4x4 with a 3 inch left. It sits about like yours. I never thought I would be able to enjoy a truck again. But here I am, about to rock it. Edit to say, for me, it is easier getting my chair in and out of a vehicle by laying the seat back some. Just a tip you might could try.
@@paraplegiccountryboy3613 Thank you. I was able to get in it using your video yesterday with a small help from my daughter. I really need to stretch my legs and get out of my funk to do it on my own. This is a large motivation to do so. I want you to know you helped me get there.
My daughter is para. She has a sliding door on the second row. Mazda 5. She opens the sliding door, transfers to the driver seat. Reaches back and attaches a hook to the chair. The hook, rope, and pulley are used to pull the chair into the second row. Seat is removed. She can reach the door handle and pull it shut. A power open close kit is available. What she does can work on a truck with the extended suicide opening doors. A passenger side front lift runs about 10,500 here.
My problem has always been my legs fall over against the seat and I end up fighting them to get into the truck. I have a 350 Chevrolet diesel truck but I put a turney seat in ot, much easier on my shoulder's. I've been a para since 1991
I just bought a Honda ridgeline yesterday (my dream truck, besides a charcoal blasting diesel 😂). Thanks for the video because I was really starting to worry because I can’t get in it like I am used to in a car. I was afraid I was going to have to sell my ridgeline.
Yeah this is a great video. I’m 6 ‘2” 285 2 1/2 years from my accident, C7 incomplete… I’m trying to figure out how to transfer onto a new quad that I got. Thanks for the inspiration brother
thnaks for the vids my man, im 34 t3 complete since oct last year. finally done with the dam bed sores and all that and im ready to get on my gravely 60 inch lol
I wish TH-cam was around in 1985 when I had my accident! They told me I would no longer be able to drive a truck. The next day I checked myself out of rehab and learned the rest at home. We didn't have all these extra cab 4 doors etc. I bought a F 250 4x4 and slid my butt onto the floor. Back then we had drip molding on the top of the cabs. Once my butt was in the seat I grabbed the drip rail with left hand and right hand in the seat and heave ho!
Thankyou ,I just got a tall 4wd down here in Australia and I never thought about throwing the legs in first 👍🦘 good call I've always dragged the top half in then legs But your way is great
I'm a T12 para and new R leg amputee. I used to use forarm crutches AND manual wheelchair. Now, just the chair. I've driven trucks for the past 10 years and can transfer quite easily. The problem I have is that my 'new' chair gets scratched to bits as it gets dragged on the ground taking off or putting the quick release wheels back on. OR, the truck gets scratched or the dashboard. I've seen lots of TH-cam videos of wheelchair transfers to a truck and in all the videos, the chair tends to take a heating. Thoughts, ideas or suggestions?
Any good "protection" for the body? I use rino lining on the bottom body of my car so no dents or scratches from my chair being up against it... I'm assuming you could do the same, just curious about protection for the body though with moving the chair around the way you may choose to in order to get it in and out....???
I’m a t2-t3 complete paraplegic and I could never do that, it’s too high for me. I tried it once in my sister’s Range Rover evoque and it wasn’t easy. My car is relatively low but I can mange well.
Hey Jacob, I really admire your hard work and determination. You are a great inspiration.
Thanks I appreciate that!
Hey man, you are are real inperation for me. I´m in the wheelchair too and my dreamcar is a Toyota truck. i will practice 😄👍
Awesome! You can do it
That’s impressive. I’m a para and pull myself into my van but you are at another level. I use a strap bolted into the top of the door sill with my left hand and use my right to press down on the seat.
Thanks! I learned a long time how to do it so it second nature now, but it’s getting harder the older I get lol
Good for you. No one can separate a man from his truck.
Fell in empty river barge where i worked in '91 at age 19, resulting in L1 and L4 burst fractures. Afterwards bought '91 GMC Sierra and had it lowered 3" in front and 2" in back, it was pretty easy to get into. Got a 04 Silverado extended cab already lowered to look like a SS now, love the suicide doors. I use a folding chair and just put it in the back where the seat use to be.
Thats awesome man!!
Ok, excited to see this. I just bought a Dodge Ram 4x4 with a 3 inch left. It sits about like yours.
I never thought I would be able to enjoy a truck again. But here I am, about to rock it.
Edit to say, for me, it is easier getting my chair in and out of a vehicle by laying the seat back some. Just a tip you might could try.
You will definitely enjoy it!
@@paraplegiccountryboy3613 Thank you. I was able to get in it using your video yesterday with a small help from my daughter. I really need to stretch my legs and get out of my funk to do it on my own. This is a large motivation to do so. I want you to know you helped me get there.
My daughter is para. She has a sliding door on the second row. Mazda 5. She opens the sliding door, transfers to the driver seat. Reaches back and attaches a hook to the chair. The hook, rope, and pulley are used to pull the chair into the second row. Seat is removed. She can reach the door handle and pull it shut. A power open close kit is available.
What she does can work on a truck with the extended suicide opening doors. A passenger side front lift runs about 10,500 here.
My problem has always been my legs fall over against the seat and I end up fighting them to get into the truck. I have a 350 Chevrolet diesel truck but I put a turney seat in ot, much easier on my shoulder's. I've been a para since 1991
I have been in a chair 13 years and have been wondering if I could get into a lowered f150 2 wheel drive??? You are amazing!
Brother, you are very strong! I'd be worried about getting a skin tear, or skin sheer on my rear end.
I just bought a Honda ridgeline yesterday (my dream truck, besides a charcoal blasting diesel 😂). Thanks for the video because I was really starting to worry because I can’t get in it like I am used to in a car. I was afraid I was going to have to sell my ridgeline.
That’s awesome! I hope you enjoy it
Yeah this is a great video. I’m 6 ‘2” 285 2 1/2 years from my accident, C7 incomplete… I’m trying to figure out how to transfer onto a new quad that I got. Thanks for the inspiration brother
Your welcome! You’ll figure it out just takes trial and error
Impressive, not easy for a heavier guy to do!
Thanks for showing me how its done! Great video
thnaks for the vids my man, im 34 t3 complete since oct last year. finally done with the dam bed sores and all that and im ready to get on my gravely 60 inch lol
Good deal man! lol once you get on and off it a couple times it will become second nature to you, awesome!
I wish TH-cam was around in 1985 when I had my accident! They told me I would no longer be able to drive a truck. The next day I checked myself out of rehab and learned the rest at home. We didn't have all these extra cab 4 doors etc. I bought a F 250 4x4 and slid my butt onto the floor. Back then we had drip molding on the top of the cabs. Once my butt was in the seat I grabbed the drip rail with left hand and right hand in the seat and heave ho!
Thank you. Great video. I might be able to use your techniques.
Thankyou ,I just got a tall 4wd down here in Australia and I never thought about throwing the legs in first 👍🦘 good call I've always dragged the top half in then legs But your way is great
Glad it was helpful for you!
You make it look easy!
Thanks! I’ve been doing it for a lot of years, just takes time, thanks for the comment!
Going to try it on something a little smaller.
You're a beast dude
Thanks man! Years of practice lol
It's always after the transfer when I remember what I left inside. Lol
That’s very true! Lol
I got 2010 Chevy Colorado 4x4. I had it lower so can get in easier.
I'm a T12 para and new R leg amputee. I used to use forarm crutches AND manual wheelchair. Now, just the chair. I've driven trucks for the past 10 years and can transfer quite easily. The problem I have is that my 'new' chair gets scratched to bits as it gets dragged on the ground taking off or putting the quick release wheels back on.
OR, the truck gets scratched or the dashboard.
I've seen lots of TH-cam videos of wheelchair transfers to a truck and in all the videos, the chair tends to take a heating.
Thoughts, ideas or suggestions?
Thats slick very slick
Any good "protection" for the body? I use rino lining on the bottom body of my car so no dents or scratches from my chair being up against it... I'm assuming you could do the same, just curious about protection for the body though with moving the chair around the way you may choose to in order to get it in and out....???
Beast mode! 😮
I’m a t2-t3 complete paraplegic and I could never do that, it’s too high for me. I tried it once in my sister’s Range Rover evoque and it wasn’t easy. My car is relatively low but I can mange well.
Thanks bro, we’ll try it today man🙏
Good deal! Hope it helped you man
Really helpful video thank you.
No problem, glad it helped you out
thanks again for the vids
Good video bud. Does the back rest on your wheelchair fold down?
Well it supposed to fold down but it doesn’t anymore lol
Awesome 😎
Yeah transfer voard wpuld nae work that was great
That definitely won't work for me. 31 year paraplegic, shoulders shot. Not going to happen
Is kinda problem with me because my arm dosnt work that graet so yea 🐟
Big time respect 🫡 I still can’t get in my truck with out my transfer board 🤦🏽♂️ after seeing this video ima have to try it big time motivation 💯
Keep trying! It will finally all come together for you and then it will become second nature.