Vanlife with a wheelchair isn't always easy
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- I have a spinal cord injury and use a wheelchair. I live and travel full time SOLO in my accessible campervan. In this video I am making my way back to Canada after spending my winter in California. I encounter an inaccessible campground and have to problem solve on the road. I also reflect on the anniversary of the day I became paralyzed.
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I think too that we get tired of always having to be 'on'. Having to problem solve the shower, water accessibility...yeah yeah...having to bring it up with the camp ground/hotel etc management is just almost a regular thing. So rarely is it as easy as go there, use facilities and leave without issue. I think it has a cumulative emotional effect, a wearying of our spirit. Yes, we continue to fight on (no choice really), but like you showed after your 'luxury' stay - an experience where disability is not 'problematized' becomes a pleasure. I hope a time does come when more time is devoted to the pleasure part for all of us.
This!! 100%! It feels like a full-time job advocating for yourself. An unpaid job at that. I have also learned that if you don’t follow up and “nudge” them…changes don’t get made. I agree it’s exhausting. I too look forward to a day with much improvement for accessibility.
@@Keepinitwheel306 Thanks for the pin. Wishing us both less exhaustion.
It should be a standard requirement that all designs that will have the accessible designation have be signed off by someone with a disability. We need to do better!
I totally agree! I’m trying to make changes like that here in my home province…time will tell if it’s working
Hi, Love. You seem very fun to hang out with on a trip. I would love to travel with you, BUT, I would, for certain, definitely, slow you down and possibly awaken an uncontrollable desire on you to wrap your hands around my neck for getting on your nerves because of my inability to do anything.
Maybe someday I get a campervan, guts/nuts (perhaps), get out of my cave, and join you to learn how it's done.
Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay happy! Everything else is manageable!
Pops
I enjoy your videos and your personality, and I always learn something new with you.
What happens to us doesn't define us. What defines us is what we do and how we live with what happened to us.
When you feel lonely on the road, read this message and know that you have a fan rooting for you and sending all his positive thoughts towards you.
Pops
Your comments always crack me up. Until you grow those nuts, please continue to live vicariously through my videos. But I do hope you venture from your cave a little bit in the meantime.
Except for the wheelchair, I wouldn’t know you were in need of it. I’ve been following you for a while and I’m enjoying your tenacity and courage and your ability to make your life sooooooo worthwhile. Congrats on your efforts to make this chaotic world more accessible!🙏🏼
Thank you Tomas! Life on wheels can be trying at times but I’m glad you recognize it’s so worthwhile!
As someone who struggles with mobility issues, I am so thankful for your videos that are not only informative, but truly inspiring!
Aw thanks for the kind words
I was also in a car accident had a spinal cord cut almost into I was paralyzed to was supposed to be bed riden forever but prayer in Jesus name totally healed me I was 43 then now I am almost 74 God is wonderful with being anointed with oil in Jesus. Name the prayer of faith can complete heal you to God loves you an if we obey his word he will honor his word God had me out of bed an walking an being totally independent the same year in only 6 months look up you are blessed an a blessing ❤😊
get someone to make a waterproof shroud for your wheelchair so
you can use most showers that doesn't have a step
So sorry that happened to you, and likely countless others, through no fault of your own. BUT, I'm glad you mentioned to the people there that "access" wasn't actually accessable.
And kudos to the campground for trying to make improvements after being made aware of the deficiencies in their "accessible" facilities!!
I sure hope they follow through! Thank you for watching and commenting
They all need to realize not all people are able to walk and are in a wheelchair as you are I love watching your TH-cam videos cause I can't walk very well right now I thank God I don't have to be in a wheelchair like yourself but you can manage to do a lot of stuff I really admire your strength and how gorgeous you are
When able-bodied people design accessibility, they usually miss a few points. Just imagine able-bodied people being half-blind :-). They usually appreciate feedback from actual experts. I personally have seen many improvements happen after someone provided constructive feedback.
You’re so right. I’m going to have to plan a trip back to that campground to see if they took my feedback and made tangible changes.
So pleased to view another video with you. I think you are an amazing example to anyone feeling difficulty in maneuvering through life with ups and downs. I love your positive attitude and strife in finding ways to make your journey enjoyable. Thank you
Aw, such kind words. Comments like this make me want to keep pumping out videos for y’all! 🫶
4:04 Madam, I am 74 and you are a real Badass Person. I follow you now. Buying a New Adventure van in 2 weeks. I previously traveled with my service animal Lady Girl and our hope is to one day meet you in person someplace. We have traveled to Canada, Alaska and Western USA the last 4 years.
In watching your video I am reminded of the struggles encountered when I would visit my 70+ year old wheelchair bound aunt in the early 1970s when I would take her shopping for the day in a bigger city in the Midwest. I would have to park close to the curb so she could get in her chair on the sidewalk. Then when we got in a store the aisles were not even wide enough for her to roll her chair through. ADA has helped people with physical challenges but it is obvious from this video that we aren't there yet!
Happy 28 and 1/4 anniversary!! I am in awe of, and love, how you keep flipping the narrative of a frustrating situation into one of opportunity, growth, abundance, and beauty. You are a force ro be reckoned with. I hope you allow yourself to scream and cry sometimes too as that is a good release before you re-regulate and construct a positive story. We all want to put our best face forward so, if you do scream and cry like i would be inclined to do in a situation such as the ones you faced today, it's understandable that you might not want to film yourself doing so. It might be kind of funny and refreshing if you did, though. Not funny in the moment but definitely good for a chuckle when the storm has cleared. Maybe i need to vegin my own channel where i just let loose and have a laugh afterwards 🤭
I am so grateful to have found your channel through Bob. He's a gem, bringing so much awareness of the lives of other people and alternative living. All the best, Lisa. Love, Lisa ❤
In a pinch, I put a trash bag over my back and hang trash bags over the front wheels, take cushion cover off and shower away. Dry chair afterwards. May even put a little coconut oil on front axils if squeaky… (don’t tell anyone) 🤭
@@user-zu7gk9ol9f I’ve tried similar with a shower curtain but no matter what I do, I somehow end up soaking the chair on a transfer 🙆♀️ maybe I just need more practice.
Hello I'm From Europe. Thank you for cheering this beautiful adventure
Hi from a Canadian!! Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. :)
You are such a great spokesperson for accessibility issues. Keep up the great work. Loving your videos!
Thank you! Will do!
I use a power chair and I run into supposedly accessible places all the time even though they're really not accessible. But at least I can get out of my power chair and walk a short distance. But still they need to do a lot more for disabled people. They just don't think about everything that we really need to make things include the accessible to us.😊
I’m sorry you face this too. Society just doesn’t seem to understand that universal design benefits everyone. Fingers crossed it happens one day.
You are officially one of my favorite youutubers! I love your attitude and outlook on life, thanks for being you!
Yay, so nice to hear you’re enjoying my videos 🙌 I really appreciate the support and encouraging comments.
Girl you are amazing.
You would be an excellent accessibility consultant for campgrounds and parks and outdoor places.
Greetings,
Hopefully today finds you better than the previous day. In a previous career, I was a cabinet maker. In that I had to deal with ADA issues all the time. Up to the point of designing accessible sink bases and full bathroom installs. Where I work, the powers that be have never even heard of the Americans With Disabilities act. So maneuvering my wheelchair in the bathrooms is quite challenging. The company shows no willingness to abide by the federal law.
You are truly an inspiration! I hope to meet you on the road someday!
Thank you so much for your videos. You are helping me see what is possible Regardless of challenges.
Excuse , I can't. it is only an excuse. When I know that I can.
I plan to buy a van in 2 years when I turn 62 and I plan to work part time. My challenge is that I need to use a water flosser every day due to dental work that I have paid thousands of dollars for.
It's very possible with a large water tank on board. carry 32 gallons plus 3 gallons of drinking water in jugs. The beauty of Vanlife is you can customize your rig for your needs.
I recently started following your TH-cam channel, and I think you're amazing at everything you do. As a C-4 quadriplegic in a wheelchair myself, I can't imagine handling some of the situations you put yourself in… LOL. Watching your channel motivates me to push myself and try more things that I'm capable of. Keep the videos coming and stay safe out there!
That is so awesome to hear, thank you for commenting. Motivating others is definitely one of this channel. Get out there and give ‘er 😀
❤❤Thank you, unfortunately I'm not that fit anymore, arthritis in my hands after more than 40 years in a wheelchair. It's great how you've managed to get around. Do you also have a video of how you transfer to bed? By the way, in Europe there are shower bags that you can fill with water and then take a shower, that would be an emergency solution. Incidentally, I used to shower in my wheelchair when I went to the spa, I always sprayed the ball bearings with oil beforehand, then cut off 4 plastic hats from the top around the ball bearings, it's practical like an umbrella, can be taken off after showering, made around the small wheels, plastic bag around the back seat, seat cushion in plastic bag (had one with a zipper fastener) with a towel over it and that's how I showered when there was no shower wheelchair in the spa. An emergency solution. You can put a bed sheet (not a fitted sheet) in the bus or in the bathroom and turn with the wheelchair so that the dirt doesn't stick to the wheelchair and your bus isn't so dirty.
Great suggestions! My bearings get trashed from the salt water when I surf so I have always been worried about doing more harm with showering in the chair.
I have an “elevator” to get me up to the bed, it’s shown in the video entitled “The Cost to make my campervan wheelchair accessible”
Hi I much admire you and just wanted to say hello I never realized how important it is to have accessibleness for wheelchair bound people I was very ignorant and shallow I much enjoy your videos. Thanks
Thank you for watching and understanding! One note to consider - the term “wheelchair bound” is very outdated and it gives a negative connotation to a wheelchair when in fact my wheelchair is a powerful piece of equipment that gives me the ability to navigate this world. I like to celebrate my wheelchair instead of thinking I’m bound to it. Just some food for thought :)
Thanks very much for this look at your travels. I always enjoy your videos, but this one was esp enjoyable. I'm glad you got a chance to see your experience from another perspective in editing. There's definitely good that comes from being a "glass half full" person, but it can also lead to putting up with a lot of systemic ableism, leaving it unchanged. You mentioned it had taken ~2.5 hrs out of your day and I think that's another thing that abled folks tend to actually blame disabled people for. Schools, workplaces...they think of disabled people as lazy or flaky when it's actually the compound effects of systemic ableism that would make someone late to school or work. You can only budget so much extra fudge time in!
I'm glad you brought it up to the camp worker and really hope NV will improve that campground.
In your camping & outdoors adventures, do you ever meet wheelchair users that do not have SCIs and might have different access needs within wheelchair accessible infrastructure? It'd be great to hear what you feel what you've learned from other disabled people (and vice versa).
I have a few friends with visions loss and I almost want to say accessibility for that is further behind than access for wheelchairs. And I have e a few friends that use a wheelchair but can walk or stand for short periods…am I ever envious! A curb or misplaced shower bench isn’t as much of a barrier. And then I have friends who use a power wheelchair that are envious that I can open doors etc on my own. I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is that everyone faces a challenge, some are just more visible than others.
I searched online for 'curb ramp for wheelchairs' and there were things for getting up on curbs. Have you thought of getting one of those? Also, could you bring a water chair to use in the shower? I know you have limited space. I just thought maybe it would be a good backup for when these sites let you down. It sucks that they are not really wheelchair accessible and I think they SHOULD hire you as a consultant. You would be great at it. You are such a positive person. I love what you said about your van and how much you love it. I totally get it and you're so blessed to have your van and your freedom to camp and travel alone and be in our sacred nature. Peace! And blessings to you.
I do have ramps to load my bike and if I was completely out of water I would have tried those to get on the curb. It would’ve been more time to dig them out so chose not to this time.
I definitely have considered traveling with a shower bench but, as you mentioned, space is limited. I may re-arrange my garage this summer to find a spot for one.
I hope your ok.
Your story is so inspiring to me! I'm 62 years old and paralyzed in my right arm and leg. The bi-product of two strokes a few years ago and a couple of free rides to the hospital, including a trip in a medical helicopter (I was unfortunately not awake for and that's a real bummer. God bless you and much success with your channel well I'm going shut up now and hit the subscribe button so I can follow along. I also love you Ford Transit!
Thanks for the sub and commenting!
Your so amazing, you just gained a subscriber. Safe travels.
Awesome! I’m happy to have you along
You're so inspirational ❤️ Thank you for creating this channel! I'm excited for what's next🎉
Whoop whoop! Happy to have you here 😊
Thanks for sharing. You are awesome!
Stoked to have you along for the ride!
You’re a friggin beast! Love to see you living yo best life, crushing it 😁❤
Thank youuuuu…
Let’s crush some adventures to add to this life next winter. Miss you 🫶
You are amazing woman! 😘
I been subscrbd for awhile but honestly havent watched much but after this video idk why but im into it! Youre an Ace keep the adventures coming! 🇨🇦🫡
Ha! Well I’m happy this video piqued your attention - I’m still very much a newbie at YT so content will only get better and better (I hope!)
I love your videos. I look forward to the next one!
Thank you so much! I’m trying to keep consistent with two long form videos per month. It’s not a lot but since this isn’t a full time gig it keep me busy enough. Thanks again for engaging.
@@Keepinitwheel306 your editing is great, makes me feel like I’m right there! Really amazing!
@@havayorkie that may be the most meaningful compliment I’ve received as I feel my editing is my biggest weakness! So thank you.
@@Keepinitwheel306 awe you’re very welcome. 😊
Hey, hun! I wonder if carrying a light weight plastic folding chair could be helpful. That way you could set it up under the water and use the showers.🌻
@@texasgoddess323 yes I’ve definitely considered it but I’ve run out of storage spaces that are easy to access without moving a ton of things. I may reorganize this summer.
Just recently discovered your channel....Love your advocacy for wheelchair accessibility ( others will benefit from your advocacy....(Kudos) ...love your zest for life and your Carpe Diem attitude....as I get older I find myself less motivated to get outdoors (back surgery ....foot surgeries etc, and have been extremely active my entire life, Tennis , Squash, kayaking , surfing, hockey , kiteboarding, surfing ....snowboarding,skiing the list goes on!! What i admire most about yourself ( your amazing independence....this cdn is inspired to say the least!! (Thank you)...looking forward to more posts, Cheers, 1000 islands Canada
Cheers to you! I hope you find some ways to enjoy the outdoors.
it is always good to speak up for accessibility because if people don’t it will never be improved. I have been disabled since birth and I have always been speaking up for accessible and I have made lot of places to be accessible.
Thank you for doing that!
Hola lovely lady! Was thinking about ya today and you posted! Hope all is well out west in leafland. Over where I am things are miserable, wishing i had your van to go out to the woods and escape fer a bit. Haha cheers girl
You manifested my post haha! Weather has left a lot to be desired where I am lately but at least I can enjoy it in the forest :)
I hope things improve where you are
@@Keepinitwheel306 guess so eh! Haha. You lucky duck! Over here in central Canada gonna be hot as hell next few days... Fawk...Come pick me up and take me out of here! Glad to hear you are good and still out there kicking ass and taking names. You da best! Cheers girl
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It was so wonderful hearing your struggles. I am an advocate for those with mobility issues. I want there to be more emphasis on consulting for companies, governments etc. I require a mobility scooter now and I am more cognizant of the changes that are needed. Thus is one issue that I'm going to be taking on in my new TH-cam channel. I'd love to work with you in anyway possible to further the cause. We live in Las Vegas now and one of the challenges (which seems small by comparison, but annoying none the less) is finding the elevators which are almost always hidden and often not even working. I want to do a video to at least show visitors what to expect and hopefully ease their vacation frustrations a bit. Thank you for sharing with us! Don't stop❤
You are truly an inspiration to me. I'm very happy to have found your channel. Safe travels!
Whoop whoop! Welcome to the channel 😊
Love that strong beautiful spirit young lady. Enjoy this wonderful life - it was made just for you. Love your country Canada , used to visit there a lot back in the day. Cheyenne. Part time vanlifer....
Thanks for tuning in Cheyenne. I’m enjoying myself back in canada for the summer. Cheers to your travels!
Your portrayal of vanlife with a wheelchair is deeply moving and insightful. It sheds light on the challenges and triumphs faced with such grace and resilience. Your video is not just a testament to overcoming obstacles but also a celebration of determination and the beauty found in unconventional journeys.
I am Floating Village Life.
Wow, such a beautiful comment. I appreciate you.
Hi Lisa, I just want to say thank you for sharing your story , as a amputee I find it very difficult, sometimes find somewhere where you are comfortable camping. I have a space pod camper which I go camping with my two dogs they say it is wheelchair friendly the toilet is in one block that you can use in the shower. It is in another block 300 m away. I don’t understand why they didn’t make it accessible in one block of showers and toilets, but because they haven’t got a disability they don’t understand and none of the showers have a bench so someone like yourself can use it. I have to bring my own shower chair with me but this is the best spot that I can find where I can spend some time and some fun with my two girls/dogs
Hi Lisa!
Great video. I am much more aware of accessibility now. When you don't know, you just don't know. You might get more work as a consultant than you want. You're awesome with a great attitude. See you next time at SanO.
My friend and I said this exact thing last night when discussing accessibility “you don’t know what you don’t know”. It’s so very true but I wish those in charge of built environments knew more 😂
Your are amazing
Enjoyed your video, learned a lot, you are an amazing person and a tremendous inspiration!❤
First time catching your chanel. Hi 👋 from the UK.
Giving you a warm welcome! Feel free to binge my older videos 😂
Kudos to you on 28 years of newfound freedoms.
Merci! It’s been a wild ride but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Life is good!
Love your Positive Energy!!
Thank you!!
I subscribed to your channel, Greetings from the Netherlands
Greetings!! You just made me think of my lovely trip to Amsterdam many years ago. Thank you so much for the support, I’m happy you’re following along.
Thankyou so much for sharing your life journey.God bless you.a big inspiration,its not easy but you'll make it.❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
You're beautiful, thank you ❤
Such a positive soul!
I appreciate your comment so much. Thank you!
What an Amazing Woman.
Wow cant imagine hownu do all u do in a wheelchair.
You should be very proud of yourself. Whatever happened to u....Im sorry😢
Thank you! No need to say sorry for what happened to me, it’s led me to a blessed life 😊
Great video
I know that rv resort in Bend! I lived right near it for 7 years!
I love it and all of its accessible features. Bend and area is pretty awesome.
I have come across places multiple times where there is either no bench or the bench is no where near the shower itself - instead of travelling with a shower chair I have bought a large shower curtain that covers my wheelchair completely and then I use my normal chair and it says completely dry - it’s got me out of trouble many times x
I grew up in Washington State and spent a lot of time traveling around with my grandmother (dad's mom). She told me many stories about growing up in an orphanage in Minnesota and surviving the Great Depression. She taught me how to dig for clams, fish, and eat dandelions and of course blackberries. My mom is borderline or narcissist, I'm not sure (not officially diagnosed). I think about my grandmother every day. I live in Georgia near Savannah and I am looking forward to traveling around Georgia.
Love your videos!
I love watching woodpeckers. Love to watch you enjoying your beautiful days.
It’s so soothing to watch (the woodpeckers, not me ha ha) 😀
Just amazing. God bless you kid!
Blessings
WOOHOO 🙌 Getting After It!!!!!!
They really need to consult people in wheelchairs when they design those showers
Lisa, I have cancer and need heart surgery. You know I was feeling down today and then came across your video and can say you filled my heart with your determination and outlook on life. You kind of gave me a kick in the rear! We are glad you were born and thank you for being the person that inspires other people to move forward and do their best! May your journey be full of beauty and wonder and your life full of the love we are sending to you. Thanks for being such a wonderful person and sharing with us!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Wow, I’m sorry to hear of your health challenges. I wish you good health strength to conquer what’s next.
Lisa, You are beautiful, extremely strong and smart women ❣Please stay safe 🙏
Thanks! I’m a cautious travel and take many precautions.
God Bless you be safe on your Joney
Awesome, Lis. You’re making such an impact. ❤
Trying to but it’s slow going, especially in the 306. Sigh.
@@Keepinitwheel306I’ll commit to you that I’m going to look for these things and call them out to the campgrounds we stay in too. More voices will hopefully mean sooner change. Even though I don’t use a wheelchair and don’t have much cred on this front.
@@MelanieStare I actually think you may have an advantage…I’m sure they get tired of the disgruntled disabled people complaining - if it’s an AB they make take more notice. And thanks!!
You are soo strong. I would be in crying in frustration every time. Thank you for being an inspiration!
Oh believe me, I have those moments too.
U rock man doing this van life I'm trying to get out there
It’s the best life! Certainly not for everyone but I’d find it hard to go back to sticks and bricks. I hope you “get out there” sooner rather than later!
The love of my life has MS and I completely understand what you mean!!! Handicap accessible is NOT always what you expect and a lot of people don’t understand how unusable or inaccessible things are if you or someone close to you tries to use them.
I’ll admit I was probably the same way before my spinal cord injury. I wish accessibility was taught in schools because so many people are ignorant to basics.
You are awesome
@@suejohnson1340 you’re too kind, thank you.
Bravo ! 👍👏👏👏❤️💐 Vous etes extraordinaire! Merci de ce partage ! 🙏 God bless you ! Kiss from Paris 🇫🇷🚙🌲❤️
Merci! 💜
You are unbelievably amazing. Hero = You
Awww thanks 🥰
I suscribed. I love it 🎉🎉🎉
@@enfliyans welcome! Thanks for the support 🙌
Hi Lisa, outdoor mountain bike that you’ve got is that called a special name I’d like to see if I can get one here in Australia. Keep up the good work. Love your Videos Cliff from Logan City Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Cliff! It’s called a Bowhead and there are two versions. One is all electric and one you peddle
Great video; thanks for sharing and highlighting what a lot of able bodied people just wouldn’t think of or notice. I’ve had similar conversations about shower benches, usually along the lines of “my arms are pretty long, but do you think I’m going to be able to reach those controls?” Keep up the great work.
We need those Go Go Gadget arms!!
@@Keepinitwheel306 Absolutely!
Please get interviewed by Bob Wells with CheapRVLiving.
Haha…funny you mention that. We filmed in February, I’m hoping it’s released in the next few months 😁
you are an inspiration beautiful lady God bless you
Would be cool to see this park with some drone footage!
Oh yes, I’d love to add a drone to my equipment list
I like your videos
@@leonlester8998 thank you, I’m hoping to pump out more content over the summer
I keep a curb ramp (plastic) behind passenger seat.
This is so frustrating. World needs to realize that people in wheelchair need smooth access, they are not always accompanied by someone. This is ridiculous!
I agree. Plus universal design benefits everyone!
P.s I liked and subscribe....HENCE I liked this video immensely
@@Whistler326 I love to hear it! 🙌
PT here. You think carrying a large piece of plastic to drape your w/c would help your shower situations? Kind of like covering furniture before you paint.
That’s actually a really good suggestion. I had tried that back when I first started swimming, but no matter what I did it would somehow still get the chair wet when I transferred off and my casters would still get wet and destroy the bearings. But it might still be a “not perfect” solution and save me a lot of headaches for instances like this.
Thanks!
@@Keepinitwheel306my husband sometimes has switched to a spare Roho to keep his custom cushion dry. Still have to cover the back upholstery and dry the chair after but it’s another imperfect approach in a pinch.
@@pmcallister yes, that’s what I do for after surfing but I’m not dripping wet like a shower and the upholstery under the cushion would really start to sag with being wet
I’m so bummed for you that the bench is too far from the water!😳 Would you please report that? They could easily install an extension. No access to water and electricity! Unacceptable!!!🤯
@@texasgoddess323 it was a bummer for sure. At the end of the video I describe the steps I took to hopefully rectify the shower situation
@@Keepinitwheel306 Wonderful!🥰
Things we overlook.
A shameful version of "access". They need to hire you to consult and test.
I’m hoping they’ll make the changes I suggested. Time will tell!
Thanks for showing your transfer to the driver's seat. I have a power adjustable seat base and it doesn't really work that well for me. I'm either dragging my knees on the other chair when I turn or hitting the wall or door panel if I'm back too far. The sweet spot isn't that sweet. I'm thinking about converting back and to a normal seat base with a swivel, especially after seeing your transfer. What are thoughts on this?
Have you considered removing the passenger seat? If it’s not needed? My friend Alex did that and his transfer is much easier but I understand if you need to keep the seat.
These handicap facilities should be designed or through consulting with handicapped wheelchair bound campers.
You’d think that would be a given, but unfortunately, in most cases it’s not
Hey, i love your videos and the hope it gives me for still being able to travel once i have the money. I have a question that you probably already answered in a previous video, but how do you stop your wheelchair from moving around when you sre driving i find that when ever mine is put i a boot of a car even with the breaks on it still moves around a load.
Hi! When I transfer to the driver’s seat my chair sits behind the passenger seat. From there, I just wrap a bungee cord around the footrest and attach it to a little handle on the passenger seat. Hope this helps!
Leave feedback to the place about improving the place for accessibility with wheelchair ❤️
If you watched the end of the video…I did exactly that
I know you shouldn't have to. But for these types of situations, have you considered carrying a portable folding ramp?
I do have my ramps for my bike that I could use in a pinch. I’m really contemplating carrying a shower chair that I could assemble but space in the van is limited.
Will your arm lower you down onto area atop curb to access water spicket?
@@user-zu7gk9ol9f it would, but then I’d be stuck there with my hose and unable to access my water fill spout on my van. I’d have to hook up the hose, get back in the van and move to get out onto the driveway again, fill the van, then move the van again so the lift puts me atop the curb. Lots of work! I do also carry ramps with me to load my bike and that would be simpler but still consume some time.
Ugh! That’s a lot!! You’re amazing!!
Hey there I have been in wc for 39 yrs and am building out my own wc accessible box truck I wish we could chat sometime you wouldn't believe what I have come up with lets try to get in touch. For Real. problem is i don't do much social media except FB
nice, I bet the box truck has a ton of room. You're always welcome to email me, my address is on my channel description
@@Keepinitwheel306 I did ty