Wheelchair Ramps - All about Portable Wheelchair Ramps

Portable and permanent ramps provide access where you need it. With the use of a portable wheelchair ramp you can travel safely and more easily. There are many wheelchair ramps available. You can buy portable ones for accessing your van, navigating sidewalks or climbing stairs. You can also use them within your home for those awkward locations like doorways and sliding glass doors. Many portable ramps are designed for easy carrying and transportation. Fold up and suitcase ramps in particular are designed to be lightweight and portable. These can weigh as little as 16 to 20 pounds and hold as much as 700 pounds. Also, these ramps have handy designs that make them easy to take with you. For safety, wheelchair ramps are designed with non-skid surfaces.

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Portable wheelchair ramps: For Van USE

If you have a new or used van with with a lowered floor conversion and electrically controlled ramp you may not need to buy a portable wheelchair ramp. If you don't have an included ramp within and need one for wheelchair or scooter access take a look at van ramps by Harmar, E-Z Access and Prarie View. These manufacturers have ramps designed for your needs and offer several different types.

Harmar makes a van ramp with a hitch access
EZ-Access makes different length track ramps.
Prarie View makes van ramps specifically designed for either rear or side entry.

Portable van ramp design

Tend to be lightweight and portable
Very strong with a capacity to hold up to 600 pounds.
Platform or track style
Some can be folded into sections when not in use

Note: Certain ones can also be used to access landings areas with steep elevation changes.

Wheelchair ramps for home and travel

Whether you are traveling about your house, town, or going to the office, a sturdy portable ramp will keep you moving more smoothly. Here are some useful types:

Roll up - designed to roll-up for easy carrying. These ramps includes a storage bag
Scooter - these ramps have side rails and a center panel that slides easily into place, locking securely to provide a solid drive surface
Suitcase - these popular ramps are convenient and compact and easy to transport. They fold in half (lengthwise), include a built-in carrying handle and can be carried like a suitcase.
Telescopic channel - these ramps extend and are useful on steps, vans, or curbs. For storage, simply pick up each rail and depress the guide buttons to collapse; this ramp offers the lightest weight and most compact storage
Threshold - these ramps are designed for easy access within your home. They are perfect for doorways, sliding glass doors, and raised landings.
Ramp plans - modular blueprint designs that are easy to build

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