I drive a full-size Ford E-150 modified with a "Scott" system, by Driving
Systems, Inc., (dSi) in Anaheim, CA. (www.drivingsystems.com) It has some
benefits that can overcome some of the obstacles to driving that some quads
have.
On the positive side:
a) it truly IS built to fit the quad d
I haven't been around for a while but had to respond to this. I lost my temper
on a woman last week for making me wait outside of my van for her to walk back
and move. She wasn't sorry and appeared to have no disability. when I said
she should apologize, she said she didn't feel bad. I hope
my wife crashed my van - into a brick wall - totaled. same method as here.
azdave
In a message dated 11/30/2009 2:16:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
whe...@cvn.net writes:
Eric,
Same thing happened to me.(got parked in at Creationfest 2009-over 100,000
people)
I guy tried to move my v
It seems to me that nearly every time I park out in a public lot like
WalMart, Mc Donald's, Costco, wherever; if I dare to use a spot marked with a
HC marker and a small hashed area next to it, someone parks half in the
next space and half on the hash marks. I now carry my camera and cap
Thanks!
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From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:55 PM
To: Quad-List@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gm
Oh, that's ok.
Best Wishes
From: whe...@supernet.com
Reply-to: nob...@earthlink.net
To: wheelch...@aol.com
Sent: 11/30/2009 3:29:10 P.M. Central Standard Time
Subj: Re: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
I apol
Some people drive thru red lights because they can... without fear.
It probably happens hundreds of times a day in the big cities. Its no
wonder that stupid people don't know how to park or don't care how they park
or
where to park. Some of those very people have H/C plates or Placar
Eric,
Same thing happened to me.(got parked in at Creationfest 2009-over 100,000
people)
I guy tried to move my van, fell down, sped out of control, almost ran over
100's of people into a brick wall but at last moment he grabbed my emc brake
and stopped my van. he snapped my brake control though
http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: Mike Murach
To: 'Eric W Rudd' ; Quad-List@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 2:24 PM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
not at all, i go in frontwards & come out frontwards. i'm in a front-wheel
drive permobil. i think dave had some pix on his page if not i could take some
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: Mike Murach
To: 'Eric W Rudd' ; Quad-List@eskimo.com
Sent: Mon
Is the quick right turn difficult to make? Or, do you back in?
Mike~
-Original Message-
From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 11:25 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
yes i sit up front & no i don't get locked in. i have straps to secure the
chair but don't use them, just use the seat belt. i've thought about getting
an e-z lock but haven't.
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
- Original Message -
From: Mike Murach
To: 'Eric W Rudd' ; quad-list
Tom, the same applied to van chassis with lift buckets and its stress on
the factory suspension system. Single arm lifts required helper leaf
springs on the side suspension. This was normal for bucket trucks vans but
rare
don't on single arm lift system. And the problems it would cause on
huh?
The Single arm lifts flex a great deal with these heavy chairs. I never knew
aboutany chassis problems if they were installed correctly.
The governemt has standards regarding single and dual post lifts for the
consumer. If you want thegov't. info. contact www.nmeda.com they can direct you
t
I'm a c5-6 and drive from my powerchair. I have reduced effort braking and
steering, and mechanical hand controls [MPD.]
My first vehicle was a full size van ['84 Ford Econoline,] with a Ricon lift.
After that I got a '90 Dodge Caravan minivan with a passenger-side ramp.
And my current vehicle
Single arm lifts have their performance risks and most consumers don't
realize this. It's not just the one less arm you sacrifice, but the wear on
your vehicle when using a one arm lift, is one of the hidden factors with
weight distribution on your van chassis.
Best Wishes
In a message d
Eric,
do you sit up front? Do you have a lock down system?
Mike~
-Original Message-
From: Eric W Rudd [mailto:c5sc...@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 10:48 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] information about mini vans versus full size and
wheelchair
I
Great information!
The only caveat to the dual armed lifts is that they block your way to park
in the front passenger position (...if you don't drive). I've always used a
single arm lift in the past. Now though, I just received a Permobil and
there is no way it is strong enough for my total we
I have had www.entervan.com for years & my next one will be the same. I too am
in a permobil & don't drive.
Eric W Rudd
c5sc...@gmail.com
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From: daa...@aol.com
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 9:11 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] informati
Im a c7 quad and I drive a 2000 Safari mini van with a 4.3 v6 and a side entry
lift. Learning how to park a side entry wheelchair van is a trick. Actually Ive
found there is no full proof way to do it. If your not driving this isnt an
issue which is a good thing. Full size vans with a lift are h
Hi Dana,
The automotive industry, does not communicate with the mobility industry.
It never has and I doubt it ever will as the mobility mass is not that big
by comparison to its counterparts. As the automotive industry downsizes
with smaller, more efficient vehicles, the mobility industry
Dana, i'm like you and don't drive either---We used to use a large full size
dodge giant van that I bought cheap and made repairs on, it was huge and hard
for my wife to drive, plus had an 8cylinder that used a lot of gas, it also had
side entry lift and we always got blocked in at parking spots
Hi Gang,
What kind of vans do you use. I have always used a full size vehicle and
I went to a united access location just to try out minivans during the
summer. It seemed like there was so little room with my Permobile. My new
chair has two wheels in front, which make the base a little l
Ron, I agree with your regarding the small, (stock) alternator, however,
when it comes to Quad Drivers, especially in areas of extreme weather
conditions, both hot and cold, a second battery could save one's life.
A remote starter is also handly for those frigid mornings when you don't
have a
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