Top 10 Features for Your Handicap Accessible Van

For those in market for a handicap accessible van, knowing your specific travel needs and amenities required within your custom conversion can be a bit daunting. Fortunately enough, HQ Custom Design is an expert in building custom wheelchair accessible vans that incorporate the perfect mix of safety, functionality, style. Our vans are built to provide comfort and independence to handicapped passengers along with their family members and caregivers. We present our countdown for the top 10 features to include within your custom wheelchair accessible van, in no particular order…

1) Captain Seating with Elevated Assist Seating

At HQ Custom Design, we have captain style seating that’s upholstered in fine leather. The materials offer unmatched comfort, luxury, and elegance. The driver and co-pilot chairs in your custom conversion van can be upholstered with front seat covers too. In addition to useful chair features such as three-point seatbelts, leg extensions, and adjustable armrests, they come with elevated assist functionality too. Passengers with physical disabilities can make use of the 360-degree swivel for increased maneuverability.

2) HQ-Exclusive Touch Controls

You can increase convenience within the van’s cabin by adding HQ-exclusive touch controls. You can raise/lower the curtains, recline your chairs, dim the lights, etc. with the push of a button. Our team can install touch controls for all of your cabin electronics and interior features!

3) Rear Cargo Storage

Extra space is vital for those requiring space to store a wheelchair or pieces of luggage on board. A rear partition wall is able to be installed to create to create a dedicated rear storage space.

4) Retractable Tables

If your custom van will be used for long road trips, you will definitely need a space-saving retractable table. You and your passengers can work, play, or consume meals on it.

5) Grab Poles

When the van is in motion, grab poles are needed to help passengers maintain their balance while standing or moving around the cabin. HQ Custom Design recommends that the grab poles are installed throughout the passenger cabin and at the entrance.

6) Rear Bathroom / Lavatory

With a built-in rear bathroom/lavatory, you and your passengers do not need to make inconvenient pit stops at gas stations or experience discomfort while holding it in. Installing an elevated assist toilet, a rear partition wall, and grab poles is a good start.

7) TV with Surround Sound System

Make long commutes less boring by installing a TV set with surround sound system. One can watch his or her favorite movies and TV programs to stay entertained.

8) Apple TV and Video Game Console

One can easily fit the latest generation Apple TV system and video game consoles, such as Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 Pro, etc. in the cabin.

9) Retractable Chairs with L-Tracks

For those requiring to load a wheelchair onboard the passenger, HQ is able to incorporate retractable chairs to make sufficient interior room. In addition, L-tracks are installed to ensure the wheelchair stay in place mid-transit.

10) Under Vehicle Lift (UVL) for Wheelchairs

UVL lifts are designed and manufactured by BraunAbility. It is a wheelchair lift that can be installed underneath a full-size van’s sliding door. The lift system is typically mounted beneath the van in a weather tight enclosure. This way, the lift does not block the doorway and side door windows. Passengers, especially wheelchair users, can enter and exit the vehicle with exceptional ease.

HQ Can Tailor the Perfect Handicap Accessible Van Solution for You

HQ Custom Design has completed a wide array of handicap accessible conversion van projects. If you want a Sprinter handicap accessible van for private or personal usage, call us at 201-592-6939, email us at sales@hqcustomdesign.com, or fill out our inquiry form.