I figured a fun way to intro our non-profit would be to let you guys follow along with the W.A.V.E. build. What is it, well how about the Wheelchair Accessible Van for Expeditions?

Now before you think this is some kind of sales thing realize this rig isn’t for sale, instead we are disabled folks who want this rig to take other disabled folks out for day trips and overnight adventures.So check out the pics, give your thoughts and if you like it and live in the southwest USA then give us a shout to sign up for an outing. We are a 501c3 Arizona based non-profit that is volunteer run & donation supported and we are having a blast.

Up until recently this was the Disabled Explorers demo rig, but not any longer. While the FJ Cruiser is a great off road machine and I have been impressed over the two years I have owned it, there are requirements that it just doesn’t meet. One is payload as we tend to take alot of gear to events, presentations, gear test and general outings. Another is passenger space as we haven’t been able to work with anyone in a power wheelchair or who can’t boost themselves up into the rig.

So this is the blank canvas that Sportsmobile West will use to create our 4wd Wheelchair Accessible Van (WAV for short) using their proven 4×4 conversion, adding a custom interior layout that includes sink, fridge, porta-potty, stove and more. To give everyone an idea of what the end result will look like just check out Andy T’s rig

The plan calls for a wheelchair lift, tie-downs, a power drivers transfer seat and hand controls. This should give us a great platform to take almost anyone out for their first backcountry experience and since the rig has a nice sleeping setup we can offer overnight outings . I hope to post some pictures soon of the already completed 4wd conversion and the roof installation. I also hope to get out to the SMB West Fresno factory before too much longer to do work myself on the camera system, laptop mount, gps, and adding some extra insulation. But until then please enjoy some previews of the project and our reasons for the choices we are making.

see the forum for more information http://www.disabledonline.com/community/forums/display_topic/id_574/page_1/4×4-WAVE-soon-to-/

Published by Hydraujoint

For the latest in Amputee Exercise Equipment and Mobility Aids

Like

Unlike