I have an additional problem because I am tall and have to tilt back in order to get into my van. You would think this would make it easier to get traction on the back wheels, but it doesn't. Worst part is that because I'm tilted back it won't let me go up the ramp at full speed. Therefore I don't get a lot of power.
On Friday, September 25, 2015, Larry Willis <[email protected]> wrote: > Quadius, I have that same problem. Getting on the lift requires a bit of > speed, but going lift to van requires traction. My weight tilts the van and > creates an incline. When the lift is wet, I require a bit of assistance. > Let me know when you find a solution. > > Larry Willis > Retired and proud of it > > > Begin forwarded message: > > *Resent-From:* [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > *From:* Quadius <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> > *Date:* September 24, 2015 at 6:08:45 PM EDT > *To:* Derrick <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> > *Cc:* "[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>" < > [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> > *Subject:* *Re: [QUAD-L] outdoor ramp in snow* > > I don't have to deal with snow, but you brought up something that I deal > with fairly regularly and haven't come up with a good solution yet. When I > go enter my van (minivan) I have problems with my wheelchair not getting > any traction when it is raining. What do you guys use to get into your vans > during the winter months or when it's raining? > Q > > On Thursday, September 24, 2015, Derrick <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > >> hi, >> For those who live in the frigid winters in the nothern states, what do >> you use for traction on wooden ramps? >> I have used the anti-slip tape($150) but it does not last more than 1-2 >> winters nor give you great traction. >> >> I have stained my ramp. My friend tried sand in paint but it did not last >> or turn out good. >> >> I am researching and trying to find a conveyor belt and/or rubber matting >> with ribs. >> Has anyone ever tried this? >> >> What do you use on your ramp? >> Thanks, >> Derrick W >> ps: sorry for bringing up the cold snow topic. if you live in the north >> you will understand that "snow" is not spoken of ..lol >> >>
