Ramps are used for loading electric wheelchairs into vehicles and allow a wheelchair user to enter the car while remaining seated in their wheelchair. Ramps are usually folded in two or three sections. Thanks to their lightweight aluminium construction and gas struts, they are easy to fold. If the ramp is not needed, it can be easily removed from the vehicle. Ramps are available in several lengths, as different vehicles allow different folded ramp sizes.
Using Ramps for Travel While Seated in a Wheelchair
Ramps can be fitted to smaller vans such as the Citroën Berlingo. However, if you plan to transport a person seated in a wheelchair, it is important to measure the person’s seated height and compare it with the interior height of the vehicle. A person in a wheelchair is typically around 130 cm tall when seated, while many small vans offer only about 110 cm of interior height. Higher-roof versions of these vehicles, such as the Fiat Doblò or Opel Combo, resolve this issue.
Key Features
- Minimum modification to the vehicle.
- Ramps available in various lengths to suit different vehicles types.
- Simple operation.
- Lightweight ramps that are easy to remove from the vehicle.
The wheelchair anchor is installed togehter with the ramp.
Range of Ramps
| ramp type | A (mm) | B (mm) | C (mm) | D (mm) | E (mm) | F (mm) | G (mm) | capacity (kg) |
weigth (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-201 | 1020 | 819 | 1102 | 2010 | 200 | 271 | 355-485 | 400 | 26 |
| R-211 | 1020 | 819 | 1152 | 2110 | 200 | 271 | 375-510 | 400 | 28 |
| R-226 | 1020 | 819 | 1227 | 2260 | 200 | 271 | 400-550 | 400 | 30 |
| R-251 | 1020 | 819 | 1352 | 2510 | 200 | 271 | 450-610 | 400 | 31 |
| R-276 | 1020 | 819 | 1477 | 2760 | 200 | 271 | 490-670 | 400 | 33 |
| 3-part ramp | 1020 | 800 | 1473 | 2750 | 250 | 271 | 490-670 | 400 | 37 |
Tip for Transporting a Wheelchair User or a Child in a Pushchair
A suitable vehicle for transporting a wheelchair user or a child in a pushchair is the trio of vans: Citroën Spacetourer, Peugeot Traveller, and Toyota Proace. With the right factory configuration, these vehicles offer excellent versatility. The images show a version with sliding seats on rails, two-seat benches removed in two rows on the left side, and two individual seats on the right. Wheelchair anchoring is provided using point restraints.
Electrical Tailboard Ramp
The tailboard ramp can be equipped with electric folding control. Its ease of use is comparable to an electro-hydraulic lift, but when approaching the vehicle, it is still necessary to manage a steep incline, usually with the assistance of a helper. If you require full electric operation, a more comfortable option may be an electro-hydraulic lift. On the other hand, an advantage of an electric ramp over a lift is that it can be easily removed.
