I had the exaxt issue. My chair repair shop bypassed that safty feature so it no longer works. I have to back in the side door. Only problem is once I came in too fast and crashed into the inside of the van. The handlebar on the back of the chair went straight through the big side window. Shattered glass everwhere. Greg
> 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 WillisRetired and proud of it >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >> >>> Resent-From: [email protected] >>> From: Quadius <[email protected]> >>> Date: September 24, 2015 at 6:08:45 PM EDT >>> To: Derrick <[email protected]> >>> Cc: "[email protected]" <[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]> 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
