| If you have always enjoyed an expedition in your | | | | apparatus available. Quadriplegics can find driving |
| travel trailer, but now think that due to limited | | | | systems with touch pad controls, and power head |
| mobility you no longer have that option, think again! | | | | rests to help them drive safely. |
| With some modifications to your new or used travel | | | | Modifications to the motorhome structureo Widen |
| trailer, you can be "on the road again," rolling across | | | | the doors in the travel trailer to make moving about |
| the USA. | | | | easier and safer for people with disabilities. That |
| Adaptations for wheelchairs | | | | includes roll-in showers.o Lower the counters and |
| One basic modification for people in wheelchairs is a | | | | sinks so they are accessible for wheelchair users.o |
| special restraint system. These are the safety belts | | | | Change out small faucets for ones that can be easily |
| for those with physical disabilities who are riding in the | | | | reached.o Reposition light switches so they are |
| RV. This system of straps will stabilize the chair, and | | | | handy.o Install some "panic" buttons, which a person |
| support the chair and the rider to ensure the rider's | | | | alone might use to call for help. |
| safety while traveling. | | | | How can I keep the cost of conversion down? |
| Another alteration is the loading device to lift the | | | | Look for reputable companies who have an interest |
| wheelchair with the person in it. It functions as an | | | | in helping, and experience in the field. Or, you can find |
| elevator, which lifts the wheelchair from ground level | | | | a good RV dealer who might be willing to work with |
| up into the vehicle. You may be able to find a used | | | | you on a trade-in for an already converted trailer. |
| lift. Be sure you check it out well, or have a mechanic | | | | Is it worth the trouble to modify your RV? |
| look it over. | | | | If you truly enjoy traveling in a motorhome, and |
| Driving aids and assisted technology for people with | | | | want to enjoy the comforts of home as you travel, |
| disabilities | | | | it is worth the trouble. RVing has been called the |
| There are many different helps for people with | | | | equal opportunity way to travel. You can avoid |
| disabilities. A left foot accelerator is one of the | | | | inaccessible restaurants, hotels, and bathrooms, and |
| modifications that can be installed to help the driver. | | | | rest knowing that everything you have is under your |
| There are alternative devices that control the | | | | travel trailer's roof. |
| accelerator, the brakes, and electronic steering | | | | |