Mobility Van Maintenance Tips

Today, handicapped individuals can travel to anywhere they want to go – thanks to the availability of mobility vehicles. The stellar levels of comfort, ease, and accessibility that mobility shuttles and luxury mobility vehicles offer, have helped to enhance the lives of individuals who are living with a disability, and their loved ones. To make the most of your auto investment, mobility van maintenance is essential. By ensuring that your mobility van stays in great shape, you will be able to avoid potential hiccups on the road.

The Basics

One of the best ways to avoid difficult troubleshooting and other vehicle malfunction issues is to clean your mobility van routinely and subject it to thorough inspection procedures. It is recommended to clean the vehicle once a month and pay close attention to the door track of the ramp. Regular maintenance and inspections can be scheduled with your mobility van dealer, and it definitely adds years of vehicle lifespan to any vehicle.

Ramp Maintenance

Your mobility van may feature an BraunAbility UVL lift or BraunAbility Century series lift. No matter what you chose from the get-go, make sure that the area is clean at all times. It will save you from a whole lot of headaches over the long term. Do cultivate the habit of spraying your ramp hinges with Teflon or silicon based lubricant once every six months. As folding ramps tend to have upper and lower hinges, you will need to remember to lubricate both of them. In addition, pay extra attention to the hinges that are located on protected corners of in-the-floor ramps.

Door Track Maintenance

To avoid untimely breakdowns or costly auto repairs down the road, you can keep the lower door track (on the ramp side of your mobility van) clean and free of debris. Do conduct weekly checks while getting gas or vacuuming your vehicle. Keeping the door track intact is an excellent way to reduce the number of trips one needs to make to a service garage.

Be Efficient and Monitor Your Battery Usage

Regardless of the amount electronics and amenities installed within your van, it is important to be make sure that you are monitoring your electrical consumption throughout your commute.  Before exiting the vehicle, make sure to check that all lights and devices have been powered off to avoid wasting power.

Communicate to Your Upfitter

Above all, it is important to be aware and report if any issues occur while utilizing your van to report these issues to an authorized BraunAbility and/or NMEDA dealership. Before attempting to schedule any third party repair, it is more than advised to contact the original dealership or builder that had performed your conversion, in order to avoid causing additional issues.

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