Notso replied:

The problem with Van Showers and Toilets is that they are fairly small and may not be great for a person with a disability.

Having said that, I'd go and have a look at a few and try to get an idea of how you'd go with the different types.

The other difficulty would be getting a van of 14 to 15 foot with the shower and toilet option.

Getting from a wheel chair into a van may also be quite difficult.

I have met a couple of people traveling who were in wheel chairs but they both had motor homes with specially widened doors.

HappyCamper replied:

G'day Nari

I read about this van some months ago and just did a search to find it again as it might suit your needs. I'm in NO way affiliated with the manufacturer just remembered it when I read your post.

http://roadstar.com.au/3100/SPECIAL_NEEDS_VANS/

Hope it helps?
Bronwyn ;-)

Mobi Condo replied:

G'day Nari,
About two years back at the Adelaide Caravan & Camping show there was a van with a drop down floor made for just the purpose you need. I re-call that it was in development and the van on show was a ready to roll protoype. There was a suggestion that the Trakshak mob in Adelaide were very interested in producing it.
It may be worth a contact that way. I will try and call them at work tomorrow to se if I can post more tomorrow or Saturday.
Cheers - Mobi.

nari replied:

Thankyou for your help everyone. Muchly appreciated, this neurological condition hasnt quite put me in a wheelchair yet - you have been most helpful with your suggestions, but I have to think about what lies ahead.
Cheers Nari

Member - Graham H (QLD) replied:

Hi In the August edition of Caravan World, on page 43 is an

article on an ACCESSAVAN. 17ft price ($69,000) approx

This is built with a ramp for a wheelchair that can be lowered by

that person and it has a wheelchair accessable shower and toilet.

It is basically a Roadstar Daintree modified to suit.

It is a very good descriptive article

Motherhen replied:

Hi Nari

I have read of various vans being built wheelchair accessible. I think one of the regular caravan manufacturers advertised a wheel chair accessible model - can't be sure of which one though.

When we went looking for a second hand Bushtracker a few years ago, there were only two available at the time, and one had been built with full wheelchair accessibility, including the bathroom with shower toilet and vanity, running the width of the van accross the back. Although it was much better value for what it had compared to the one we purchased, it was too large for our 3 litre auto Patrol to legally tow.

Depends where you want to travel. Not everywhere has disability access bathrooms, so being able to use your own would be somewhat essential. If wheelchair bound, you couldn't just 'go bush with a shovel'. I take note of caravan parks we visit that have disability access bathrooms, and sometimes there are steps to get there!

To get a suitable bathroom, you would need to go to a dual axle (much better anyway), and perhaps a bit bigger than your target.

As you also feel the heat, get a full size van with air conditioner rather than a pop top. You can use the air conditioner when on mains power at CPs or run a genny for a few hours to cool down when camping out.

Sure hope you can get something suitable so you can enjoy travelling, and may the need for the wheelchair be far into the future.


Motherhen